Tesla is shifting its focus toward autonomous technology by announcing the upcoming Roadster will be its final manually driven vehicle, marking a strategic move away from traditional driver-controlled cars. The company’s pivot aligns with its long-term vision of expanding into robotaxis and fully autonomous systems. This decision signals a major shift in Tesla’s product lineup, as the Roadster will no longer require human operation. Industry observers will be watching to see how this transition impacts Tesla’s electric vehicle market presence.
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.
