Everything we know about the Tesla Robotaxi so far ahead of its unveiling
- Tesla is set to unveil its Robotaxi service this October
- They will also reveal a purpose-built vehicle for this service
- Take a look at the video below to see how it would work
Published on Sep 13, 2024 at 11:34 AM (UTC+4)
by Nalin Rawat
Last updated on Sep 13, 2024 at 6:48 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
Elon Musk plans to unveil its long-awaited Tesla robotaxi on October 10, and here’s all we know about the ‘Cybercab’ ahead of its launch.
Recently, Tesla has shifted its focus from producing electric cars to artificial intelligence and robotics.
The main pillar of this renewed focus is the Tesla Robotaxi, which is set to debut this year.
It seems that the eccentric billionaire wants to remove people from driving on roads entirely.
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Tesla Robotaxi
Elon Musk is not planning to rely on a Model 3 sedan or a Model Y SUV for his Tesla robotaxi.
The EV manufacturer is working on a purpose-built, dedicated robotaxi vehicle.
In a recent earnings call, Musk himself referred to the vehicle as a ‘Cybercab‘.
It is highly likely that will be the official name of the vehicle since the last new EV that the company released was also called the Cybertruck.
This service is Tesla’s most ambitious plan so far and completely depends on its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems.
However, the use of these technologies depends upon future regulations regarding autonomous driving, too.
Purpose-built robotaxi
Previously, Tesla was trying to build a cheap mass-market vehicle, known as the Model 2.
However, it seems that they have decided to put the Model 2 on the back burner for now and go all-in on the robotaxi.
Elon Musk announced during Tesla’s Q2 2024 earnings call that the reveal of the Robotaxi will be on October 10th.
However, Tesla is quite well known for not exactly adhering to release dates, so we’ll see.
Even if the Tesla robotaxi gets revealed this October, it will still take a while to make it to production.
The Cybertruck also took nearly five years from its reveal to its actual delivery.
Musk has also said Tesla could not start offering rides to customers until Full Self-Driving can be used unsupervised.
Tesla has also said that the ‘timing of Robotaxi deployment depends on technological advancement and regulatory approval.’
Nalin Rawat
Nalin started his career by working with various national newspapers in India. He has also worked as a writer/editor for many popular websites, while still pursuing his journalism and mass communication degree. Working as a digital nomad has allowed him to inform and educate through his work. When he is not writing, you can find him playing video games or travelling the mountains on his bike.
