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Flying Tesla Roadster Meme: Put Yourself in It with AI
By Bolly teamPublished 3 min read
The flying Tesla Roadster meme shows a person in the driver's seat of an AI-style flying Tesla Roadster, captioned as day 1 of owning one. This version comes from @designer_shakil on Instagram, and Bolly's template puts you in the driver's seat from a single photo.
Template
Flying Tesla Roadster MemePut yourself in this Flying Tesla Roadster meme clip
Remix this templateWhat the flying Tesla Roadster meme is
The meme is tied to Tesla's new Roadster demo. According to Tesla showed a Roadster driving upside down and "flying"—X users responded with memes (opens in a new tab), a prototype drove along an upside-down section at the SpaceX test site in McGregor, Texas, then used thrusters for a brief spinning flight. Users then joked about owners jumping over traffic jams, police cars and slow left-lane drivers.
Flying cars arrived before GTA 6, Tesla's new Roadster sparks meme (opens in a new tab) reports that the demo came hours after the GTA 6 trailer, and the internet joked, "We got flying cars before GTA 6."
Twitchy's coverage, Launching Laughs: Tesla Roadster Memes Take Off on X (opens in a new tab) and Flippin' Sweet! (opens in a new tab), describes a wave of memes and AI-inspired flying car fantasies. It quotes an AI-video post captioned "Day 1 with a Tesla Roadster." None of these pages mention @designer_shakil, so how this Instagram version spread isn't confirmed here.
Tips for a good result
Use a photo of one person only. Your face should be clearly visible, front-facing and well lit, with nothing covering it like sunglasses or a hand. A plain background helps.
The original clip has one person in the driver's seat, so a photo that shows your head and shoulders works well. Avoid group shots, since Bolly needs to know which face to use.
Bolly replaces the person in the clip and keeps the moves, the scene and the sound. The original audio is by designer_shakil. Credit @designer_shakil as the original clip if you post yours.
How to make the Flying Tesla Roadster meme video with your own face
Open the template
Open the Flying Tesla Roadster Meme template. It plays the clip and has the upload form under it.
Upload one photo
Use a clear photo of one person with the face fully visible, front-facing and well lit. A full-body photo helps the outfit look right.
Generate
Hit Generate. A run costs 76 credits, and the video lands in your Library, usually within a few minutes.
Post it
Download the clip and post it with the original sound. Credit the trend by its hashtag, and mark the video as AI-generated, as our labeling rules ask.
Note: Your own clip
Saw a different take on this trend? Paste its TikTok or Instagram Reel link into Mix and put yourself in that one.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the flying Tesla Roadster meme come from?
The sources tie it to Tesla's new Roadster demo at the SpaceX test site in McGregor, Texas, where a prototype drove an upside-down section and then briefly flew using thrusters.
What do people do in these memes?
Mostly they joke about owners flying over traffic jams, police cars and slow left-lane drivers. Some posts are AI videos captioned "Day 1 with a Tesla Roadster."
Why do people mention GTA 6?
The demo came hours after the GTA 6 trailer, so the internet joked, "We got flying cars before GTA 6."
Is there an official sound for the trend?
No page names one. This clip uses original audio by designer_shakil. One X post joked about "Danger Zone," but that was a joke, not a trend sound.
How much does the Flying Tesla Roadster meme template cost?
76 credits per run. Mix needs a paid plan: Starter is $19 a month with 300 credits. Failed runs are refunded automatically. See pricing.
Can I use a cartoon or AI character instead of my photo?
Yes. Any clear image of one character works: a drawing, a render or a generated image.
Original clip by @designer_shakil (opens in a new tab) on Instagram.
Try the Flying Tesla Roadster Meme template
Upload a photo and Bolly swaps you into the clip. Mix comes with every paid plan, from Starter at $19 a month, and failed runs are refunded automatically.
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