Tesla has filed two new trademark applications for its long-awaited next-generation Roadster, suggesting that the vehicle’s official debut may finally be drawing near.
The filings, submitted to the US Patent and Trademark Office on February 3, 2026, cover both a new stylized wordmark as well as a distinct design logo, similar to the Cybertruck’s unique 2-part logo.
The move aligns with comments from Elon Musk at the Q3 2025 and Q4 2025 Earnings Calls, where he confirmed that Tesla is targeting April 1st, 2026, as the updated reveal date for the new supercar.
ROADSTER Wordmark
The first application (SN 99630872) is for the word ROADSTER in a stylized font. The application classifies the mark under IC012, which covers electric land vehicles and their parts.
While the application states that color is not claimed as a feature of the mark, the stylized format suggests that this specific typography will likely appear on the rear or door sills of the production Roadster.
Flowing Triangle Design
The second application (SN 99630860) is more intriguing. It covers a design described as “a triangle design consisting of three flowing, curved lines”.
Visually, the logo is very minimalistic, once again, similar to the Cybertruck’s simple triangle logo. It captures what appears to be the Roadster’s side profile in three strokes - the roof, as well as the front and rear quarter panels. Just like the wordmark, the application classifies the mark under IC012, which covers electric land vehicles and their parts.
Roadster Might Actually Be Here
The filings were signed by Keaton Parekh, Tesla’s Associate General Counsel and Head of IP, indicating that this is a serious push to secure the final branding rights ahead of an official launch.
After Tesla discontinued the Model S and Model X, many feared the upcoming Roadster would face the same fate. However, that does not appear to be the case, with Musk recently commenting on the upcoming Roadster.
The timing is notable, too, after nearly a decade of delays since Tesla announced their intention to bring a new Roadster to market and ahead of a planned launch this April. With the new trademarks now pending and an unforgettable product demo coming up, it appears that Elon Musk’s “hardcore smackdown to gasoline cars” may actually get built.
