Tesla plans autonomous vehicle delivery by the end of 2025

Tesla announces that customers can have their new vehicles delivered autonomously as early as the end of 2025. By using FSD Unsupervised, Teslas are supposed to drive directly from the factory to the doorstep – without a driver. But what does this mean specifically for costs, customer experience, and infrastructure?

How does autonomous vehicle delivery work?

Tesla has started at Giga Texas to autonomously steer vehicles from the production line to the delivery yard. With the further development of FSD Unsupervised and the launch of the robotaxi network in June 2025, this system is not only supposed to complete test drives but also take over real customer orders in the future.

Route planning including charging stops
Real-time navigation through traffic and construction sites
Autonomous parking in front of the house

Advantages of self-driving delivery

Reduced delivery costs

Logistics and personnel currently cause considerable costs. An autonomous vehicle delivery not only saves Tesla transport costs but also enables leaner processes:

Elimination of external freight companies
No driver fees
Automated booking and delivery systems

Improved customer experience

For buyers, the handover becomes a futuristic experience:

Direct delivery from the factory to the driveway
Push notification with live tracking
Comfortable reception without travel to the delivery center

Challenges and limitations

Expansion of charging infrastructure

A continuous autonomous vehicle delivery requires a comprehensive charging infrastructure with automated V4 stations and wireless charging. Currently, Teslas cannot independently dock at Superchargers - here Tesla plans future wireless charging at selected locations.

Regulatory Hurdles

FSD Unsupervised must be approved by authorities in all relevant regions. Different laws in US states, provinces, and EU countries can delay the rollout. Tesla must

obtain national approvals
clarify data protection and liability issues

Mileage and Risk of Damage

Customers expect minimal mileage on new cars. Self-driving deliveries could increase the mileage and the risk of parking damage. Tesla therefore plans to

have partial routes autonomously covered to the next service station
final handover by an employee

Outlook and Possible Implementation

Tesla is expected to choose a hybrid approach: vehicles drive autonomously to the regional service center, where an employee takes over the last delivery section. This way, the advantages of autonomous vehicle delivery are retained while minimizing regulatory and technical risks. Buyers in Texas could experience the first self-driving deliveries as early as 2025.