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The Men Spending $50,000 Just to Reserve a Tesla Roadster

In mid-October, CEO Elon Musk sort of made good on a long-standing promise: Tesla’s new second-gen Roadster flew through the air .

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In mid‑October, Tesla CEO Elon Musk demonstrated the new second‑generation Roadster’s brief “flight,” using compressed‑air thrust that lifted the car for only a few seconds and requires six to seven hours to recharge. The stunt was streamed live, prompting immediate interest from prospective buyers. Alex Lawrence, who runs the used‑electric‑vehicle dealership EVAuto, said he was “freaking out” while watching the demo and placed a second reservation for the Roadster after already holding one.

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