Tesla(US:TSLA) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-11-01 15:28Core Points - OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed frustration over a 7.5-year wait for his Tesla Roadster order, attempting to cancel and request a refund without success [1][5] - Tesla CEO Elon Musk responded, suggesting that the issue was resolved and that Altman had received a refund within 24 hours, implying Altman's complaint was disingenuous [2] - Altman shared a screenshot of his 2018 email confirming a $45,000 deposit for the Roadster, and later attempted to cancel the order and retrieve a $50,000 refund, but his email was undeliverable [4][5] Company Insights - The new Roadster was highly anticipated, with Musk previously claiming it would be the fastest production car ever, capable of accelerating from 0 to 96 km/h in under two seconds [6] - Originally slated for production in 2020, the Roadster's launch has faced multiple delays, with Musk indicating that Tesla is currently focused on its core mission of sustainable energy [6]