Tesla CEO Elon Musk Announces Robotaxi Debut Date
- Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, revealed that the automaker’s Robotaxi will make its debut on October 10.
- This unveiling was delayed by two months from the original date.
- No specific details about the Robotaxi have been provided by Musk.
During Tesla’s second-quarter earnings call, Musk confirmed that the Robotaxi reveal, initially scheduled for August 8, has been rescheduled to October 10.
Earlier reports from Bloomberg indicated that the unveiling was postponed to allow engineers more time to refine the autonomous vehicle designed for ride-sharing.
Musk, who first announced the event earlier this year, has not shared any further information about the Robotaxi and remained cryptic during the earnings call.
Speculations about the vehicle’s features, including the presence of a steering wheel and pedals, could impact the timeline for its deployment, as seen with General Motors’ Cruise subsidiary’s decision regarding the Origin EV.
Musk’s vision of revenue-generating self-driving taxis has been discussed since 2019, with plans for Tesla owners to rent out their cars as taxis and earn a percentage of the fee collected.
Developing a dedicated robotaxi poses challenges, as evidenced by previous attempts by other companies. However, if successful, this project could pave the way for Tesla’s more affordable EV models to enter production.