5,500 PSI: The New Roadster Interface

Tesla has finally shown the inside of its next-generation Roadster.

The company released a short video on Friday afternoon. It gives owners the clearest look yet at the cockpit. The clip is 34 seconds long. It was posted to X with a specific caption. Tesla described the interface as inspired by fighter jet cockpits. They designed it around the pilot.

The video starts with a black screen. Red graphics and a 3D wireframe of the car appear. The model sits next to the vehicle’s squared-off yoke. Tapping the model brings up rear wing controls. Users can choose low drag or high downforce positions. A charging page is also visible. It features a charge limit bar and a small music player. A row of tabs runs along the bottom. These include Home, Vehicle, Listen, Climate, and Navigate.

Most of the footage focuses on Track Mode. The dashboard displays a live circuit map. It shows session lap times and brake temperatures. Readouts for each tire’s pressure and temperature are also present. A setup page allows drivers to select aero modes. Options include Auto, Low Drag, High Downforce, or Custom. Drivers can adjust aero and brake balance. They can also turn off stability and traction control. A status bar at the bottom reads “Thruster · 5,500 PSI.” Next to it is a “Boost Ready” indicator.

This software connects to the hardware shown near Waco, Texas. That reveal happened on October 15. The Thrust and Rocket versions use cold gas thrusters. These are fed by carbon overwrapped pressure vessels. Tesla lists 0 to 60 mph times under 0.9 seconds for the Thrust. The Rocket is listed under 0.59 seconds. The base Performance car uses a fan and ground sealing system. The on-screen aero settings match the active wings and suction setup.

The layout differs from the rest of Tesla’s lineup. The home page centers on the car, not a map. Two smaller forward displays sit alongside the main touchscreen. It is unclear if this telemetry will reach other models. Elon Musk said production begins in 2028. The Rocket version is not approved for public roads. Reservations are open for a $50,000 payment. The Thrust is a limited release, while the Rocket is invite-only.

The public can see the car in person this weekend. It will be in the Petersen Automotive Museum lobby in Los Angeles. The display runs from October 24 to 27. Sawyer Merritt confirmed this is the first public viewing.