Tesla’s Roadster is set to become the company’s last manually driven vehicle, marking a strategic pivot toward fully autonomous robotaxis. The shift reflects Tesla’s long-term vision of transitioning from traditional cars to self-driving transportation services. With electric performance vehicles like the Roadster serving as a bridge, the automaker is doubling down on its software-driven future. Industry observers will watch closely as Tesla balances its legacy product line with its ambitious autonomous ambitions.


Elon Musk said the Roadster will eventually be Tesla's only manually driven vehicle as the automaker shifts to robotaxis.