Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Tesla Robotaxi Launch in Austin Tentatively Set for June 22
Tesla, led by Elon Musk, is planning to start a self-driving taxi service, called a robotaxi, in Austin, Texas, around June 22.
A small number of Tesla Model Y cars will drive themselves in a limited area, with remote human oversight.
Tesla hopes this will show that its self-driving technology works and help the company.
Also, starting June 28, some Tesla cars will drive themselves from the factory to customers.
The launch is critical for Tesla due to current business challenges.
Expansion to other states is planned.
Tesla plans a tentative public launch of its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on June 22.
The service will use 10-20 Model Y SUVs operating in a restricted area.
Tesla vehicles will drive themselves from the factory to customers starting June 28.
A successful launch is critical for Tesla due to rising competition and other challenges.
The company aims to expand the service to other U.S. states, including California, later in the year.
- Who
- Tesla, led by Elon Musk.
- What
- Tesla is launching a robotaxi service.
- When
- Tentatively starting June 22.
- Where
- Austin, Texas
- Why
- To test and advance autonomous vehicle technology and address challenges facing the company.
- Launch Date
- June 22, 2024 (tentative)
- Initial Location
- Austin, Texas
- Vehicle Type
- Model Y SUVs
- Fleet Size
- 10-20
- Factory-to-Home Autonomy Start
- June 28, 2024
