Once again, Elon Musk has surprised everyone by saying that soon Tesla cars will deliver by themselves to customers without anyone driving. With this, Tesla is advancing toward full autonomy and at the same time is launching Robotaxi in Austin, Texas, before the end of this month.
If achieved, this would change both private transportation and the method vehicles are delivered, making things easier and faster for buyers. Musk wants to do away with showrooms and having to meet for delivery. When sold, Teslas will move owners from their location to the new one automatically, without needing someone in the car to drive.
Robotaxi Rollout Begins June 12 in Austin
Bloomberg reports that Tesla will reveal and start the Robotaxi service in Austin on June 12. Only 10 Model Y electric cars will be available in the pilot, and they will be able to drive on their own in the city. Once reliable performance is confirmed and the available data increases, Tesla wants to start expanding the fleet and reach new areas.
It is a sign of Tesla’s unique strategy when it comes to self-driving. Many other autonomous vehicle startups mix radar, lidar, and cameras, but Tesla has solely depended on vision through cameras. Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software has improved, despite some criticism, and Musk believes it is prepared for wider usage.
For the past several days, Tesla has been testing self-driving Model Y cars (no one in driver’s seat) on Austin public streets with no incidents.
A month ahead of schedule.
Next month, first self-delivery from factory to customer.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 29, 2025
No More Dealerships or Delivery Hassles
Even more interesting than Robotaxis launching is Musk’s statement that Teslas will soon start making self-deliveries to buyers in June. Initially, these autonomous deliveries are expected to be limited to areas close to Tesla’s major U.S. manufacturing sites—specifically, the Greater Austin region and possibly Northern California’s Bay Area, home to the Fremont Factory.
Using this innovation could simplify how people purchase cars. You can now avoid a showroom visit, skip setting up a delivery time, and not have to talk to sales staff. When autonomous delivery is used, you can order something and have Tesla arrive to deliver it to you, just like a package from the web.
Autonomous, But Not Quite Yet Fully Autonomous
Even though Tesla claims its Full Self-Driving tech is state-of-the-art, it is not yet as automated as the industry considers true autonomy. At present, FSD runs as an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) and must be guided by a conscious driver who has a valid driver’s license. On the other hand, Musk has always insisted that autonomous driving is only one step away, and these recent events suggest Tesla is on the verge of it.
Musk appears more confident because he has recently tested driverless Robotaxi rides in Austin. Elon Musk’s confident statements about the schedules for both his Robotaxi platform and self-delivering vehicles are probably the result of his experience with test drives without anyone in the driver’s seat.
On Twitter (now X), Musk posted a further teaser, stating that by June, individuals can fly to Austin and request a Robotaxi when they arrive. If the company keeps its word, this would confirm its technology and help it overtake Waymo and Cruise in the fast-growing autonomous ride-hailing sector.
