Tesla is shifting its focus toward autonomous technology by announcing the upcoming Roadster will be its last manually driven vehicle, marking a strategic pivot toward robotaxis and AI-driven systems. The move underscores the company’s long-term vision of reducing reliance on human drivers in favor of fully autonomous solutions. Industry observers will watch closely to see how this transition impacts Tesla’s product lineup and consumer demand. The announcement signals a bold step in the electric vehicle market’s evolution toward self-driving transportation.
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.