Tesla Reveals Fighter Jet Style Interface for New Roadster

The cockpit of the next generation Tesla Roadster now features a digital layout inspired directly by fighter jets.

In a thirty four second video released on X on Friday afternoon, Tesla provided a detailed tour of the vehicle's touchscreen. The company described the design as being built around the pilot. The footage begins with a black background displaying red graphics and a three dimensional wireframe of the car. This model sits next to the vehicle's squared off yoke. Interacting with the digital model reveals controls for the rear wing, allowing users to switch between low drag and high downforce positions. The screen also displays a charging interface with a limit bar and a compact music player. A bottom row of tabs provides quick access to Home, Vehicle, Listen, Climate, and Navigate functions.

The majority of the demonstration focuses on Track Mode, which transforms the dashboard into a high data telemetry center. Viewers see a live circuit map alongside a list of session lap times. The interface monitors brake and motor temperatures, as well as pressure and temperature readings for each individual tire. A dedicated setup page allows drivers to select from Auto, Low Drag, High Downforce, or Custom aero modes. Users can also adjust aero and brake balances while switching stability and traction control off. Along the bottom of the screen, a status bar displays Thruster and 5,500 PSI next to a Boost Ready indicator.

This software integration connects directly to the hardware unveiled near Waco, Texas, on October 15. The Thrust and Rocket variants utilize cold gas thrusters fed by carbon overwrapped pressure vessels. Tesla claims these models achieve zero to sixty mile per hour times of under 0.9 seconds and under 0.59 seconds, respectively. In contrast, the base Performance model relies on a fan and ground sealing system for grip, with the on screen aero settings corresponding to its active wings and suction setup.

The Roadster's interface marks a significant departure from Tesla's other models. Rather than centering a map on the home page, this vehicle places the car itself at the center. The company also lists two smaller forward displays alongside the main screen. It remains unclear if this specific telemetry suite will be added to other vehicles like the Model 3 Performance in the future.

Deliveries are not expected to begin until 2028, and the flagship Rocket version is not yet approved for public roads. Reservations are currently open with a fifty thousand dollar payment, while the Thrust model is a limited release and the Rocket is invite only. The public will have its first opportunity to view the car in person at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles from October 24 to 27.