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Tesla’s robotaxi ambitions face a reality check after launch

Last updated: June 19, 2025 6:40 pm
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For tech mogul Elon Musk, the highly anticipated launch of a Tesla robotaxi service this weekend may not be as glamorous as one might expect. The autonomous ride-hailing service is set to debut in Austin, Texas, but with only a small fleet of about 10 cars. These vehicles will be limited by geo-fences to avoid challenging intersections in the city, and will have backup teleoperators on standby in case of any issues.

With Tesla’s stock market value exceeding $1 trillion, much of the company’s future success hinges on the promise of a robotics revolution, starting with a network of robotaxis similar to Uber. While the Austin launch is a step forward, it falls short of Musk’s grandiose visions and leaves much to be proven.

Supporters of Tesla argue that several factors give the company an edge over competitors like Waymo, Google’s self-driving car project. One key advantage is Tesla’s hardware, which relies solely on cameras mounted on its vehicles, eliminating the need for expensive radar and lidar sensors used by other companies. Musk claims that Tesla’s Cybercab, priced under $30,000, will be more cost-effective than Waymo’s vehicles, which can exceed $70,000.

However, Tesla has yet to demonstrate that its camera-based systems can operate at the same level of autonomy as Waymo. The company also faces regulatory scrutiny over accidents allegedly caused by its self-driving software. Despite these challenges, Tesla aims to prove its readiness to operate a truly autonomous service.

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Another potential advantage for Tesla is access to its existing fleet of customer-owned vehicles, which could be integrated into the robotaxi network. This could provide a quicker path to market and a unique business model advantage, leveraging the company’s large customer base.

Nevertheless, challenges remain, such as ensuring that Tesla’s self-driving software is compatible with older vehicles and addressing the costs and logistics of maintaining a fleet of individual owner-operated vehicles. Competitors like Waymo are also exploring asset-lite approaches to robotaxis, signaling a shift towards software-centric business models.

Musk’s vision for rapid expansion of Tesla’s robotaxi network hinges on the company’s vast driving data collected from its vehicles. While this data could provide insights for autonomous driving capabilities, the technical and regulatory hurdles of scaling such a service should not be underestimated.

Despite Musk’s optimistic projections of a 1,000-strong robotaxi fleet in a few months, the reality of navigating complex regulatory landscapes and technical challenges looms large. The clash between Tesla’s ambitious plans and the practical realities of implementing a large-scale robotaxi network remains to be seen.

Email: richard.waters@ft.com

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