Tesla Details Roadster Cockpit Displays Ahead of Public Viewing
New footage shows the vehicle's interface, including telemetry for track driving and pressure readings for the thruster system.
By Neha Iyer ·
Tesla is giving future buyers a look at the digital cockpit for its next generation Roadster. The company posted a short clip to X on Friday, October 23, 2026. It walks viewers through the car's touchscreen. The interface is inspired by fighter jet cockpits, Tesla said. The design is built around the driver.
The footage starts with a black screen. Red graphics appear on the display. A 3D wireframe of the vehicle is shown next to the car's squared off yoke. Users can tap parts of the wireframe to bring up controls. This includes options for the rear wing. There are low drag and high downforce positions. A charging page and a music player are also on the screen. Tabs at the bottom of the display are for Home, Vehicle, Listen, Climate, and Navigate.
The clip spends most of its time in Track Mode. The dashboard in that mode shows a live map of a circuit. It lists session lap times. It provides readouts for brake and motor temperatures. Tire pressure and temperature are also displayed. A setup page allows for choosing aero modes such as Auto, Low Drag, High Downforce, or Custom. Drivers can adjust aero and brake balance. Stability and traction control can be switched off. A status bar at the bottom shows a thruster reading of 5,500 PSI. A Boost Ready indicator is next to it.
This thruster gauge is linked to hardware Tesla showed in mid-October 2026. The Thrust and Rocket versions of the Roadster use cold gas thrusters. These are fed by carbon overwrapped pressure vessels. Tesla lists 0 to 60 mph times of under 0.9 seconds for the Thrust model. The Rocket version can do it in under 0.59 seconds. The base Performance car uses a fan and ground sealing system for grip.
The Roadster's screen layout is a departure for Tesla. Its other vehicles center a map on the main display. The Roadster instead puts a model of the car at the center of its home page. The company's website lists two smaller forward displays alongside the main touchscreen. It is not known if the telemetry from Track Mode will appear in other Tesla cars.
The interface could still change. Roadster production is set to begin in 2028. The flagship Rocket version is not approved for public road use. Reservations for the car are open with a $50,000 payment. The Thrust version is a limited release, while Rocket is invite only.
The public will have a chance to see the Roadster up close. It will be on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. The display runs from October 24 to 27, 2026. This marks the first time people can view the car in person.
Source: Teslarati
