Tesla shares details about the robotaxi network: First vehicles, UI & app

Tesla is making great strides towards a fully autonomous robotaxi fleet. After working on this vision for years, the company has now released new details about the planned launch of the robotaxi network in June 2025. In the recent Q1 2025 earnings call, Tesla provided exciting insights into the progress and planned rollouts of the robotaxi services, which will begin with a small fleet.

Robotaxi Plans: The Launch in Austin

Tesla has confirmed that the robotaxi network will start a pilot phase in June 2025 in Austin, Texas. Initially, around 10 to 20 vehicles of the Model Y will be used for the service. The Cybercab, a vehicle specially developed for the robotaxi service, is expected to be integrated into the network only in 2026. Tesla plans to expand the network to other US cities from the end of 2025. The vehicles are currently still being tested with safety drivers, with full self-driving capability being the goal for the network.

Vehicle UI and Robotaxi App: Insights into the User Interface

After the earnings call, Tesla released a video providing insights into the user interface of the robotaxi system both in the vehicle and in the Tesla app. These show a well-integrated user interface for the vehicle on both the front and rear screens in robotaxi mode. In the current tests, which already include 1,500 rides and around 15,000 miles, the mechanisms for vehicle assignment, mission control, and remote assistance are being reviewed.

Remote Operators: Support in Extraordinary Situations

For extraordinary or complex situations where a robotaxi needs support, Tesla is expected to introduce a remote operator system. These “teleoperator engineers” will intervene when necessary to free the vehicle from difficult situations or provide assistance. Although Tesla has not yet fully confirmed this, job postings for teleoperator positions have already been published, indicating that this technology will be deployed in the near future.

Scaling and Geographic Expansion of the Network

Tesla plans to gradually expand the robotaxi network. The pilot phase in Austin will begin with a small vehicle fleet, but Tesla aims to roll out the system in several North American cities by the end of 2025. In the long term, it is expected that millions of robotaxis will be operated autonomously – an ambitious goal that Tesla aims to achieve through improved FSD technology. A challenge remains regulatory approval, as each country and state has its own regulations for autonomous vehicles.

The Cybercab: Tesla's fully autonomous vehicle

The highlight of the Robotaxi program is the Cybercab, a fully autonomous two-seater vehicle that is expected to be mass-produced in 2026. Tesla has already presented the first prototypes of the Cybercab and is testing them on production methods that aim to reduce manufacturing costs and increase automation. The production of the Cybercab will take place at Giga Texas and will use the newly developed "Unboxed" manufacturing method, which is intended to enable cost-effective and efficient vehicle production.

Outlook: The Future of Robotaxi and FSD

Tesla is on an ambitious course to realize its Robotaxi plans by 2026. The company will continue to refine the FSD technology to make the service safe and reliable. The first expansion of the Robotaxi network to other cities is expected in 2025, and Tesla has already set clear goals for how this fleet will grow and impact the company's financial goals in the long term. The introduction of FSD Unsupervised for end customers is also likely to follow in the near future – another step towards realizing the transition to a fully autonomous transportation system.