Tesla is shifting its focus toward autonomous technology by announcing its upcoming Roadster will be the company’s last model with a traditional manual driving experience. The move aligns with the automaker’s broader strategy of expanding into robotaxis and integrating robotic systems. With electric vehicles increasingly embracing autonomy, the decision signals a major shift in Tesla’s product lineup. Fans of driver-controlled EVs may see this as a turning point in the industry’s future.
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.
