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Propellant refueling requires dedicated infrastructure; currently neither gas stations nor charging stations have cold gas replenishment capability, and if the production version of the Roadster retains this function, Tesla would need to build its own refueling network.
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10/16/2026
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Valid until: 1/14/2027
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