Tesla is shifting its focus toward autonomous technology with plans to phase out manual driving in its lineup, as CEO Elon Musk announced the upcoming Roadster will be the company’s last vehicle requiring human control. The move aligns with Tesla’s broader strategy of accelerating development in robotaxis and AI-driven systems. This transition signals a major shift in how the automaker approaches electric vehicles and mobility. Industry observers will be watching closely to see how this change impacts Tesla’s product roadmap and consumer offerings.
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.
