Will Roadster reveal trigger a fresh rally in Tesla shares?

Tesla shares climbed nearly 3% on Monday, reaching their highest level in almost three weeks, as investors looked ahead to the highly anticipated unveiling of the next-generation Roadster. (Yahoo Finance, TradingView, Ad-hoc-news)

Tesla has reopened reservations for its second-generation Roadster, with the company scheduled to unveil the vehicle on October 1. Buyers are being asked for a $5,000 deposit followed by a $45,000 payment within 10 days.

Tesla's shares also gained support after Nvidia qualified Tesla's battery energy-storage systems for its DSX Ready AI factory programme. The move highlights Tesla's energy business as AI data centres seek reliable power and storage solutions.

Tesla's broader AI ambitions remain under scrutiny. Oppenheimer said meaningful revenue from the Optimus humanoid robot could take longer than expected, with limited revenue potentially before 2029 because of hardware, software and supply-chain challenges.

The Roadster, Cybercab, robotaxi technology, Optimus and energy-storage operations are increasingly shaping Tesla's growth narrative beyond electric vehicles. The latest rally reflects renewed attention on these businesses, while delays to Optimus and the pace of autonomous-driving development remain areas investors are watching.

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