Tesla has taken an uncommon formal step on the long-promised second-generation Roadster, submitting two new trade mark applications to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in what appears to be the first notable movement on the project for years since its high-profile unveiling in 2017.
Two New Filings Spotted in the USPTO Database
Both applications were identified in the USPTO’s public records.
- A new graphic mark: a stylised image made up of three sharp lines that together suggest the outline of a two-door electric supercar. The design could feature in promotional material or evolve into a new model-specific badge.
- A “ROADSTER” word mark: the model name rendered in italicised capital letters with a pronounced futuristic look.
Promised Performance, but Few Updates Since 2017 Reveal
Since the concept’s debut in November 2017, Tesla has released little concrete information about the production version of the Roadster.
At the time, the company set out ambitious headline figures, including:
- a 200 kWh battery
- a claimed driving range of more than 1,000 km
- 0–96 km/h in 1.9 seconds
- a top speed of over 402 km/h
However, with advances in battery technology and efficiency since then, many observers now regard those original specifications as difficult to achieve in the same form.
Design Chief Previously Pointed to a 2025 Demonstration
Last autumn, Tesla’s chief designer Franz von Holzhausen said the company intended to show the Roadster by the end of 2025 and begin production within two years. Those timelines, however, have already slipped, and no public unveiling has yet taken place.
A Small Signal Amid One of the Industry’s Longest Delays
While the new trade mark applications may hint at cautious progress behind the scenes, the Roadster remains one of the most prolonged and uncertain announcements in the modern car industry.
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