Can the Tesla Roadster Really Fly? | The Kickflip That Looks Impossible 🚀

A supercar that launches into the air, flips over other cars and lands again. Is this the future of driving — or an incredible engineering stunt?
Tesla's “The Kickflip | Roadster” demonstration takes the electric supercar concept somewhere unexpected. At its October 2026 event, Tesla showcased the Roadster performing a mid-air flip using SpaceX-inspired cold-gas thrusters. The demonstration also featured a ramp climb assisted by a suction system.

But there's an important distinction: this is a short, thruster-assisted jump, not a car that can fly across a city like an aircraft. The demonstration shows an extraordinary concept, but it doesn't establish that the technology is practical for everyday driving.
For New Zealand, the real questions go beyond spectacle. Could this technology ever be approved for public roads? How would safety, maintenance, cost and real-world reliability affect ownership? And would you actually want a car built around extreme performance rather than everyday usability?
What should viewers consider?
- Engineering: How do cold-gas thrusters help the Roadster flip and jump?
- Real-world practicality: What can a brief airborne demonstration actually prove?
- Safety and legality: Would a thruster-equipped vehicle be suitable for public roads in NZ?
- Performance versus usability: Is extreme acceleration more important than comfort and practicality?
- The future of EVs: Does this represent a meaningful advance or a technology showcase?
The Roadster's kickflip is spectacular to watch. Whether it becomes a useful, purchasable vehicle is a different question.
Would you trust a flying Tesla on the road — or is this technology better left to demonstrations?

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