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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Andrew Griffin

Tesla’s new flying ‘Roadster’ car can’t actually drive on roads

Tesla’s latest “Roadster” flying car is not actually able to drive on public roads.

The company has unveiled a new vehicle that is able to take off, fly around and flip, before landing and driving on the ground. It uses technology borrowed from SpaceX’s rockets as well as fans to finally deliver on the decades-old promise of cars that are also able to fly around the air.

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