Tesla Cars Will Soon Deliver Themselves to Their Customers

Autonomous driving means a universe of possibilities without limits, as demonstrated by this small revolution announced by Tesla.

June is shaping up to be particularly busy for Tesla. In addition to the anticipated launch of the Robotaxi platform in Austin (Texas), the American manufacturer has announced a novelty that could transform the car buying experience. Tesla vehicles should be able to deliver themselves to their owners starting this June!

On May 29, Elon Musk discussed on X the possibility of Tesla vehicles being able to reach customers without a driver on board. Initially, this capability seemed limited to areas close to Tesla’s U.S. factories, particularly in Austin and the San Francisco Bay Area, where the Fremont factory is located.

Tesla in the era of autonomy

Recent trials of driverless Robotaxi have already begun in Austin nearly a month early, and Musk revealed that the next step will be the autonomous delivery of vehicles. No more trips to the dealership; the car will come directly to you. To grasp how feasible this is, it’s essential to understand that Tesla vehicles now move entirely autonomously within the Fremont and Berlin factories, from one construction station to another, all the way to storage lots and even delivery trains.

But beyond this announcement, the real event is the official launch of the Robotaxi platform, scheduled for June 12 in Austin. About ten Model Y vehicles should circulate in the city to kick off the testing phase. The expansion of the service will depend on safety results, which are a top priority for Tesla.

Unlike other players in the industry, Tesla relies solely on cameras for its autonomous driving system, making its strategy unique. While the FSD feature, which stands for “Full Self-Driving,” is currently one of the best driver assistance systems, it is not yet fully autonomous. However, this could change very soon.

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