New Video Shows What Drivers Will See on the New Roadster Screen

Tesla released a 34-second video on Friday afternoon demonstrating the interior display for its upcoming Roadster vehicle. The footage was posted to the social media platform X with a caption stating, “Inspired by fighter jet cockpits, Roadster’s interface was designed around the pilot.” The video provides a walkthrough of the various menus and data available on the car's central touchscreen.

The clip begins with a dark screen featuring red graphics and a three-dimensional wireframe of the vehicle. This digital model sits next to the car’s squared-off steering yoke. Users can tap specific parts of the wireframe to access controls for the rear wing, including settings for low drag and high downforce. The same menu also provides access to a charging page, which features a bar indicating the charge limit, along with a music player interface. Along the bottom of the screen, a row of tabs allows navigation between Home, Vehicle, Listen, Climate, and Navigate.

The majority of the video focuses on the car's Track Mode functionality. In this mode, the dashboard displays a live map of a racing circuit and a list of lap times recorded during the session. The display also provides readouts for brake and motor temperatures, as well as the pressure and temperature for each individual tire. A setup page allows the driver to select from Auto, Low Drag, High Downforce, or Custom aero modes. This menu also enables the adjustment of aero balance and brake balance, and permits the driver to switch off stability and traction control systems.

A status bar at the bottom of the screen during Track Mode displays the text “Thruster · 5,500 PSI” next to an indicator reading “Boost Ready.” This gauge relates to hardware displayed by Tesla near Waco, Texas, on October 15. The Thrust and Rocket versions of the Roadster utilize cold gas thrusters supplied by carbon overwrapped pressure vessels. According to the manufacturer, the Thrust version can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in under 0.9 seconds, while the Rocket version can do so in under 0.59 seconds. The base Performance model relies on a fan and ground sealing system to generate grip.

The interface design for the Roadster differs from the rest of Tesla’s current vehicle lineup. Rather than placing a map in the center of the home page, this layout places the car itself at the center. Additionally, Tesla’s Roadster page indicates that two smaller forward displays are included alongside the main touchscreen. Tesla has not confirmed whether the telemetry data shown in Track Mode will be made available in other vehicles, such as the Model 3 Performance.

The software interface could still be modified before the vehicle reaches customers. During the event held on October 15, Elon Musk stated that Roadster production is scheduled to begin in 2028. Tesla also notes that the flagship Rocket version is not approved for use on public roads. Reservations for the vehicle are currently open with a $50,000 payment required. The Thrust version is listed as a limited release, while the Rocket version is available by invitation only.

Individuals wishing to view the car in person will have an opportunity this weekend. The Roadster is scheduled to be displayed in the lobby of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles from October 24 to 27. According to Sawyer Merritt, this marks the first time the public will be able to view the vehicle up close.

Tesla has not announced when the interface shown in the video will be finalized for production. The company continues to take reservations for the vehicle ahead of the stated production start date in 2028. No further details regarding specific delivery timelines for individual orders have been provided.