Tesla Robotaxi: Launch in Austin confirmed for June

Tesla-Attention fans! Things will get serious in June 2025: Tesla brings its long-awaited robotaxi - the Cybercab - on the road for the first time. The autonomous cab fleet will be launched in Austin, Texas. Elon Musk and others Tesla-executives have now reconfirmed the date. Find out here why this project is so special and what Tesla plans for the future of mobility.

Cybercab: The first Tesla robotaxi without a steering wheel

What makes the Tesla Cybercab? It is a autonomous vehicle of the next generation - completely without a steering wheel, driver's seat or pedals. While competitors such as Waymo are still using modified electric cars with classic controls, the Tesla on a autonomy-first design:

More space for passengers and luggage.
Increased efficiency through reduced vehicle weight.
A completely new driving experience in fully autonomous traffic.

Elon Musk confirms June date

Elon Musk himself made it clear at X: the timetable is set! From June, the first Tesla Robotaxis will be rolling through Austin, and other cities in the USA are set to follow by the end of the year. In doing so Tesla high safety standards: according to the current Tesla-safety report, the Supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) already outperforms the average human driver by the 10.5 times - a decisive factor in the expansion of the project.

What does this mean for the future?

With the cybercab starts Tesla a new era in the field of autonomous driving. The focus is not only on innovative technology, but also on efficiency and customer experience. We could soon see similar projects in Europe - even if the regulatory hurdles are still somewhat higher here.

Tesla is planning to steadily expand its robotaxi fleet. Whether and when the project will come to Germany or the rest of Europe remains to be seen. One thing is certain: the move in Austin is just the beginning.