Tesla’s upcoming Roadster will mark the automaker’s final manually driven vehicle, signaling a strategic shift toward autonomous robotaxis and AI-driven transportation. The move reflects Tesla’s long-term vision of reducing reliance on traditional driver-controlled cars in favor of fully autonomous systems. Industry observers note this could accelerate the company’s push into self-driving technology, though challenges in scaling robotaxis remain. The announcement underscores Tesla’s ambition to redefine personal mobility through automation.
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.