Stock Score Locked: Edge Members Only Benzinga Rankings give you vital metrics on any stock – anytime. Unlock Rankings Elon Musk hinted at further delays for the highly anticipated Tesla Inc. TSLA Roadster. The vehicle, originally slated for a 2020 release, has faced multiple postponements, with the latest update suggesting production might not begin until after 2025. What Happened: During the third-quarter earnings call, Musk addressed the Roadster’s timeline, leaving many questions unanswered. Musk’s comments implied potential delays beyond the previously announced 2025 production date. During the call, Musk said that the vehicle’s design is still being finalized, but he also expressed gratitude to the Roadster’s deposit holders. "I'd certainly like to thank our long suffering deposit holders of the Tesla Roadster." "The reason it hasn't come out yet is because the Roadster is not just the icing on the cake, it's the cherry on the icing on the cake." Musk then said that the delay is for a more important purpose – a more sustainable future – essentially implying that the new Roadster project has been put on the back burner for now. "We'd all love to work on the next-gen Tesla Roadster, it is super fun, and we are working on it – but it has to come behind the things that have a more serious impact on the good of the world."