Tesla (TSLA) founder Elon Musk says the EV maker may begin production of a flying car in the future to launch to the public. Speaking on a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, the billionaire hinted that Tesla could unveil the plan officially by the end of this year.
The Tesla founder was very vague and hesitant about providing more information about the claim or a potential launch date. “Well, you know my friend Peter Thiel once reflected that the future was supposed to have flying cars, but we don’t have flying cars,” Musk said. When pressed further, he added, “I think if Peter wants a flying car, we should be able to buy one.”
“We’re getting close to demonstrating the prototype. One thing I can guarantee is that this product demo will be unforgettable,” Musk added. The CEO previously teased a Flying Roadster unveiling at a Tesla event in 2024, but talks about the development have gone quiet. Tesla is always looking to create the next big thing and evolve the automotive industry, seeing success with its EVs and Cybertruck in the last few years. However, a flying EV would be a huge step forward.
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Musk added that he believes the Tesla flying car demo “has a shot at being the most memorable product unveil ever.” Tesla stock is up 3% today to $452 following Musk’s podcast interview. TSLA is one of the top performers this decade in the US, rallying 81% in the last year and 239% in the last five years.