Tesla is set to phase out manual driving in its lineup, with the upcoming Roadster becoming the company’s last vehicle designed for traditional human control before shifting focus to autonomous robotaxis and AI-driven systems. The move underscores Tesla’s long-term strategy to integrate its electric vehicles into a broader vision of self-driving transportation. Industry observers note the shift could reshape consumer expectations for EV ownership, blending performance with advanced automation. Details on how this transition will unfold—including potential impacts on existing models—remain unclear.
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.
