Tesla stock jumps as 'flying' car rumor excites markets

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock increased by 3% on Friday morning, a reaction to a report that the auto manufacturer plans to unveil its long-awaited Roadster, with flying capabilities, in August.

Tesla shares have been on a downward trend throughout 2026, so this news lands as a welcome development for investors. It’s left to Tesla to keep its promise and deliver the Roadster.

Where Tesla stock was sitting

As of this Cryptopolitan report, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) traded at $350.34. It increased by 3% from Thursday’s close of $339.96. 

Now its shares are trading between $342.01 and $351.10; however, it is still way below its high of $498.83 and is closer to its lowest low of $297.38 in 2026 for the year. Tesla currently has a market capitalization of $1.10 trillion.

All of this began from a report by Grace Kay from The Information. In the report, she claims that Tesla is about to launch a redesigned next-gen Roadster. 

One of the big takeaways from the report was that the new reveal could be unveiled before August ends, and the redesign would include flying capabilities, which will be tested at Tesla’s site in McGregor, Texas.

Musk’s flying-car teases

Musk has previously teased the release of a flying car. Days before the report broke, Musk tweeted, “flying cars are coming.” Also, Tesla, for a couple of years, has teased a SpaceX cold gas thruster package that will let the car hover or briefly leave the ground. 

An old video clip of Musk teasing the Roadster went viral on X. The upcoming launch was tagged “unforgettable” by the poster. Musk simply replied, “Yes.” 

A pattern of delays

Skeptics would be well within their rights not to be excited. And this is not without reason. The Roadster is still in the design development phase, and Tesla has floated a lot of release dates in the past years, without meeting any.

In July 2025, Lars Moravy, VP of vehicle-engineering at Tesla, stated the Roadster was “definitely in development,” but no car has come out to date. Tesla’s dwindling stock price cannot be ignored too. It has dropped by 26% as competition with BYD and Xiaomi stiffens.   

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