Tesla is shifting its focus toward autonomous technology by announcing its upcoming Roadster will be the company’s last manually driven vehicle, marking a strategic pivot toward robotaxis and AI-driven systems. The move underscores Tesla’s long-term vision of reducing reliance on human drivers as it advances its self-driving ambitions. With the Roadster set to be the final model requiring manual operation, the company appears to be doubling down on its robotics and autonomous vehicle roadmap. Industry observers will be watching to see how this transition impacts Tesla’s product lineup and consumer expectations.
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.
