Tesla shows off fighter jet style screen for new Roadster
A new video details the cockpit interface and 5,500 PSI thruster data, ahead of a public display in Los Angeles.
By Natalia Costa ·
Tesla released a 34 second video on Friday afternoon that provides the clearest view yet of the interior software for its next generation Roadster. The clip, posted on X, walks through the vehicle's touchscreen experience. The company captioned the release by noting the design was inspired by fighter jet cockpits and built around the pilot.
The demonstration begins with a black background featuring red graphics and a 3D wireframe model of the car. This digital model appears next to the vehicle's squared off steering yoke. Tapping different parts of the model opens controls for the rear wing, offering low drag and high downforce settings. A charging page displays a limit bar, while a compact music player sits nearby. Navigation tabs for Home, Vehicle, Listen, Climate, and Navigate line the bottom of the screen.
The software spends a large portion of the video detailing Track Mode. This view includes a live circuit map, session lap times, and real time data for brake and motor temperatures. Drivers can see specific pressure and temperature readings for each tire. The setup page allows users to choose between Auto, Low Drag, High Downforce, or Custom aero modes. Controls for aero balance and brake balance are also present, along with toggles to switch off stability and traction control.
A status bar at the bottom of the Track Mode screen displays the text Thruster 5,500 PSI next to a Boost Ready indicator. This digital readout connects to the hardware Tesla showed off near Waco, Texas on October 15. The Thrust and Rocket versions of the car use cold gas thrusters housed in carbon overwrapped pressure vessels.
Earlier analyses of the three Roadster configurations indicated the Thrust and Rocket models can reach 60 mph from a standstill in under 0.9 seconds and under 0.59 seconds, respectively. The base Performance model uses a fan and ground sealing system for grip. The aero settings on the screen match the active wings and suction setup previously described in technical breakdowns of the car's downforce generation.
The interior layout differs from Tesla's current lineup. Instead of centering the home page on a map, the Roadster places the car model in the middle of the display. The company's official page lists two smaller forward displays that accompany the main touchscreen. Tesla has not said whether the Track Mode telemetry will appear in other models like the Model 3 Performance.
The interface may still change before deliveries begin. Elon Musk stated at a recent event that production is scheduled to start in 2028. Tesla has noted the flagship Rocket version is not yet approved for public road use. Reservations are open for a $50,000 payment. The Thrust model is a limited release, while the Rocket version is invite only.
The public can see the vehicle in person this weekend. The Roadster will be on display in the lobby of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles from October 24 to 27. Sawyer Merritt said this event marks the first time the general public can view the car up close.
