Tesla has reached another milestone in autonomous driving technology: Newly produced Model Y at Giga Texas now drive fully autonomously from the production line to the delivery area - all without human intervention.
Autonomous Driving in Production
As early as January, it was announced that in the Tesla factory in Fremont, California, newly built vehicles can autonomously navigate a 1.9 km stretch from the production line to the logistics area. This contributed to improving factory efficiency, reduced dependence on human drivers, and thus saves costs.
It now appears that Tesla has further developed this capability. On Monday, drone pilot Joe Tegtmeyer observed on X how newly produced Model Y and Cybertruck vehicles drove driverlessly through the complex on the roads of Giga Texas - until they parked about two miles away (3.2 km) in the western delivery area.
Far-reaching Plans for Autonomous Driving
The success at Giga Texas is just the beginning. Tesla plans to expand its autonomous capabilities beyond factory operations. It has already been announced that an unsupervised robotaxi service will be launched in Austin, Texas, in June 2025. In this service, Tesla vehicles will be able to offer paid rides without a human driver - another significant step towards autonomous mobility.
Elon Musk recently confirmed that Tesla is on track to launch this service as planned. The advanced Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology is being significantly improved to meet the challenges of real-world driving operations.
Conclusion
The autonomous navigation of the newly built Tesla Model Y and Cybertruck at Giga Texas impressively demonstrates the technological progress of Tesla. While the company is already focusing on autonomous driving in the production phase, it is also looking ahead: With the planned unsupervised robotaxi service in Austin, Tesla is making history in the field of autonomous mobility. A clear testament that innovation at Tesla does not stay in the factory but paves the way for the streets of the future.