Rollout and Expansion Plans
Tesla plans to launch its robotaxi service in , starting with 10 vehicles by the end of June, aiming to scale up to thousands within months. The service will initially operate in geofenced, safest areas of the city.
CEO Elon Musk envisions rapid expansion to hundreds of thousands of vehicles capable of unsupervised full self-driving by the end of next year, emphasizing a careful approach to the initial rollout.
Financial and Regulatory Challenges
Tesla's robotaxi and autonomous driving subscription business is seen as crucial for its financial future, especially as the company faces a decrease in vehicle sales and revenue. Musk predicts significant financial impact from autonomy by late 2026.
The is investigating Tesla's full self-driving software's performance in poor weather conditions, reflecting regulatory scrutiny over safety ahead of the robotaxi launch.