249 – TESLA ROADSTER – HKJ47

The Tesla Roadster is a four-seat sports car under development by Tesla, Inc. It is designed by Franz von Holzhausen; pre-orders began in 2017. The car was expected to begin production in late 2021 after production of the Model S Plaid commences, but has since been further delayed to approximately 2023. The casting was originally intended to be a design for the Hot Wheels id line, but was moved to the Premium line in advance. This casting features a slanted front bumper and rear diffuser to allow it to negotiate loops on Hot Wheels tracks. The Hot Wheels and Matchbox toolings of the Tesla Roadster feature identical window pieces.