When Tesla (TSLA) unveiled a Roadster that had rocket thrusters, it reminded markets of its technological leadership in the automotive sector.
Firms like Ferrari (RACE), Porsche (POAHY), and Volkswagen’s (VWAGY) Lamborghini do not have high-end supercars with the Tesla Roadster’s technology or vehicle acceleration. That might not matter. Those firms target wealthy consumers who buy rare race cars.
2028 Delivery Date and Price Is Unknown
Race car firms need not worry about the Tesla Roadster. The company targeted a 2028 production and release date. However, only the model without the rockets will likely pass government regulatory approval. No one knows if Tesla will need Federal Aviation Administration approval for models that “fly.”
Customers need to put down a deposit of $ 50,000- $ 250,000. Yet Tesla did not announce the final price for any of the Roadster models.
Merger Potential
Analysts speculated that the Roadster demonstrated a good fit for SpaceX (SPCX) acquiring Tesla. Tesla is listed on the S&P 500 (IVV) index, while the former did not meet the guidelines. Furthermore, CEO Elon Musk might not need to meet Tesla’s requirements to unlock the 10-year compensation package worth up to $1 trillion.
Your Takeaway
Shareholders might lose out if a merger of SPCX and TSLA takes place. Shares in both firms risk falling sharply if it happens. Still, if stock markets entered bear market territory, SpaceX might move ahead with a merger before stock valuations compressed further.
