# Speedy Electric Car Updates An Upgraded Tesla Roadster Will Be Hitting the Market in Four Years By Meghan Young | Published 2015-07-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-roadster References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2015/7/17/8994649/new-tesla-roadster-four-years) & [teslamotors](http://www.teslamotors.com/) The original [Tesla](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-model-s-plaid-track-package) [Roadster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/72-volt-e-bikes) may have been intended as a niche vehicle, but it's not only been kept in the market since 2006, it's now receiving its first upgrade to date. As stated, almost nonchalantly, in a recent press release, "There is of course one speed faster than ludicrous, but that is reserved for the next generation Roadster in 4 years: maximum plaid." The auto world is now buzzing with excitement over the new Tesla Roadster and what it will be capable of. The [Verge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solidstate-battery1) writes, "The Roadster would help raise the company's profile as a sports car manufacturer, which is a little ironic considering that the Ludicrous Speed upgrade announced today for the P90D already takes the sedan from 0 to 60 in a scant 2.8 seconds." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Vehicle Upgrades:** The upgraded Tesla Roadster is an example of the trend towards continuous improvements in electric vehicle technology. - **Increased Speed Performance:** The Roadster's ability to go from 0 to 60 in 2.8 seconds demonstrates the trend towards faster acceleration in electric cars. - **Growing Market for Sports Cars:** The Roadster's upgrade and its aim to establish Tesla as a sports car manufacturer reflects the trend of electric vehicles expanding into the sports car market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the automotive industry have the opportunity to invest in research and development to continuously improve electric vehicle technology. - **Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure:** As electric vehicles become more powerful and popular, there is a growing need for an extensive and efficient charging infrastructure to support the increased demand. - **Luxury Sports Car Market:** The evolving market for luxury sports cars presents opportunities for companies to introduce high-performance electric sports car models and capture a new segment of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Track-Ready EV Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-model-s-plaid-track-package.md) - [Professional-Grade Sedan Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/track-mode.md) - [Ultra-Fast Production Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-4-1.md) - [All-Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-sports-car.md) - [Breakneck Speed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucid-air-grand-touring-performance.md) - [High-Powered Electric Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-bev-sports.md) - [High-Performance Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sapphire.md) - [Redesigned Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-polestar-2.md) - [Powerful Alternative Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drako.md)