Tesla’s upcoming Roadster will mark a shift in the company’s lineup by becoming its sole manually driven vehicle, as the automaker increasingly focuses on autonomous robotaxis and AI-driven technology. The announcement signals a strategic pivot away from traditional driver-controlled cars toward fully autonomous systems. This move underscores Tesla’s long-term vision of integrating vehicles into a broader robotic ecosystem. The decision could reshape the electric vehicle market as demand for self-driving technology grows.
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.
