Tesla is shifting its focus toward autonomous technology by announcing its upcoming electric Roadster will be the company’s last model designed for manual driving, aligning with its broader strategy of developing robotaxis and driverless systems. The move underscores Tesla’s long-term ambition to integrate fully autonomous vehicles into its lineup, marking a significant departure from traditional car designs. With the Roadster as the final manually operated model, the company appears to be accelerating its push toward a future dominated by self-driving vehicles. Industry observers will be watching closely to see how this transition impacts Tesla’s product roadmap and consumer expectations.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the new Roadster would become the EV maker's only manually driven vehicle as it pivots to robotaxis and robots.
