Tesla has opened its second robotaxi charging station in Austin, equipped with 24 physical charging plugs but no wireless charging pads, reinforcing its reliance on traditional charging infrastructure for autonomous ride-sharing vehicles. The move comes as the company continues expanding its fleet of self-driving taxis, which require high-capacity charging solutions to support long-term operations. Industry observers note the absence of wireless technology may reflect Tesla’s focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness in scaling its robotaxi network. Details on how this setup compares to the first site—and whether future stations will adopt wireless charging—remain unclear.
Tesla’s Second Austin Robotaxi Charging Site Has 24 Plugs and No Wireless Pads eletric-vehicles.com
