Tesla Roadster hover demo debunked: 250kg of compressed air buys ~2 seconds of thrust
zacharynado · x · 2026-10-17
The Tesla Roadster reveal's spectacular "hover" got a reality check: based on published figures, the car carries 250kg of compressed air plus tanks, valves and thrusters, giving roughly 1.5–2 seconds of maximum thrust before refilling. Verdict: a gimmick, not a real propulsion system.
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