Tesla executive gives major update on Tesla Roadster after $5,400 controversy
Published on Jul 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on Jul 28, 2025 at 9:19 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
A Tesla executive has given a major update on the Tesla Roadster EV following a $5,400 controversy surrounding the sports car.
The new Tesla Roadster has been in the works for some time, but delays have meant it has taken much longer than customers realized.
One man recently gave up on the Roadster, demanding the return of a $5,400 deposit for a car that looks like it will never come.
But an update from a company executive has shed some light on where the EV currently sits as we await news.
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What is really happening with the Tesla Roadster?
Rumors have abounded about the EV, after Tesla said there would be a ‘most epic demo’ performed by the end of 2025.
But little else was revealed about what the demo could be.
Senior Vice President of Powertrain for Tesla, Lars Moravy, however, has confirmed some big news.
“[The] Roadster is definitely in development. We did talk about it last Sunday night. We are gearing up for a super cool demo,” Moravy said.
That’s a strong confirmation that the sports EV is still on the way.
It does not, however, detail when exactly the car will finally be delivered to customers.
Many are still eagerly anticipating the new electric sports car.
But this has come against the backdrop of multiple delays on numerous occasions.
Why a UK customer wanted his money back
A UK-based YouTuber and content creator, however, was recently unconvinced about the car.
As we recently covered, Mark McCann put a down payment of $5,400 on the Roadster back in 2017.
This was the same year that the prototype was unveiled by the electric car manufacturer.
But with no news on the car, and it having been delayed by at least five years, McCann has repeatedly asked for a refund.
The YouTuber claimed the money was being held ‘ransom’ by Tesla, and has become convinced the car isn’t coming.
The company also recently asked McCann to pay the outstanding $250,000 for the sports car.
Whether the recent update will convince him to pay the balance remains to be seen.
But the controversy could carry on for some time yet.
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Henry is a content writer with nearly ten years experience, having written for various publications since 2017. Qualifying with a Sports Journalism degree from Staffordshire University, Henry loves all things automotive but has a particular soft spot for classic Japanese cars and anything Lancia. He also has a curious passion for steam locomotives.
