Get your skates on, Elon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Tesla) In a recent tweet, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has claimed that the new Tesla Roadster should finally start shipping in 2023 – "assuming 2022 is not [a] mega drama," that is. The second generation Roadster has been a long time coming. Originally the world's first electric sports car, we tested the inaugural model all the way back in 2009, and have followed developments on its much-anticipated successor ever since Musk announced plans for a new version in 2017. 2021 has been the year of super crazy supply chain shortages, so it wouldn’t matter if we had 17 new products, as none would ship. Assuming 2022 is not mega drama, new Roadster should ship in 2023.September 1, 2021 Even though the electric sports car hasn't been close to mass-production since its announcement in 2017, Tesla has regularly made bold claims regarding the new Roadster's eye-watering credentials. For instance, the company asserts that the Roadster is "the quickest car in the world, with record-setting acceleration, range and performance." According to Tesla, it boasts a 0-60mph acceleration of just 1.9 seconds, a top speed of over 250mph and a range of 620 miles – and that's just the Base model. A 'SpaceX' model will apparently see the car's 0-60mph time drop to just 1.1 seconds thanks to "cold air rocket thrusters at the rear," which Musk claimed earlier this year would be positioned "behind the license plate that flips down." We'll believe it when we see it. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. In fairness, even though it's not yet widely available on the road, there are videos aplenty showing the new Base Roadster in action, and it appears absolutely capable of reaching those aforementioned record-breaking speeds. When it does arrive, then, the Roadster should easily fend off competition from the likes of the Mercedes EQS, Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT to become the most powerful electric car on the market, adding to the company's roster of already-impressive performance EVs (like the Model S Plaid). Everything we know about the Apple Car