Tesla's Robotaxi event

Event

A Tesla event where the company unveiled new concepts for its autonomous ride-hailing vehicle, the Robotaxi, and a larger Robobus, signaling its future direction.


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Summary

Tesla's Robotaxi event, also known as 'We, Robot,' took place on October 10, 2024, in Hollywood, California. This event served as the platform for Tesla to unveil the Cybercab, a futuristic two-passenger, fully autonomous electric vehicle prototype designed without a steering wheel or pedals. The event underscored Tesla's advancements in its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology and its broader vision for the Robotaxi service, with Cybercab production anticipated to commence before 2027. This event is distinct from the limited launch of the Tesla Robotaxi service using Model Y vehicles, which occurred in Austin, Texas, on June 22, 2025.

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Extracted Attributes
  • Date

    2024-10-10

  • Location

    Hollywood, California, United States

  • Event Name

    Tesla's Robotaxi event / We, Robot

  • Cybercab Features

    Fully autonomous, no steering wheel, no pedals

  • Primary Unveiling

    Tesla Cybercab prototype

  • Technology Highlighted

    Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology

  • Cybercab Production Target

    Before 2027

  • Cybercab Passenger Capacity

    Two passengers

Timeline
  • Tesla's Robotaxi event, also called 'We, Robot,' was held in Hollywood, California, where the Cybercab prototype was unveiled. (Source: User Summary, Wikipedia, Web Search Results (NPR))

    2024-10-10

  • Planned commencement of Tesla Cybercab production. (Source: User Summary, Wikipedia)

    Before 2027

  • Tesla Robotaxi service launched in a limited capacity in Austin, Texas, utilizing Model Y vehicles. (Source: Web Search Results (CBS News, Wikipedia, ARK Invest, CNBC))

    2025-06-22

Tesla Cybercab

The Tesla Cybercab is an upcoming two-passenger battery-electric self-driving car under development by Tesla. The vehicle is planned to be fully autonomous. The prototype vehicles have no steering wheel or pedals. The Tesla Cybercab is part of the Tesla Robotaxi service. A concept version of the Cybercab was unveiled in October 2024, with 20 prototypes providing short rides to attendees of the announcement event. Tesla reports production is planned to commence sometime before 2027.

Web Search Results
  • Tesla's robotaxi service is set to debut today. Here's what to know.

    After years of teasing a new line of self-driving vehicles, billionaire tech CEO Elon Musk is finally making good on his promise with the rollout of Tesla's robotaxi service. When is the robotaxi event? --------------------------- On June 22, Tesla will give a select group of people the chance to ride in its Model Y Robotaxis in Austin, Texas, where the EV maker moved its headquarters from California in 2021. [...] The robotaxi event comes just weeks after Musk stepped backfrom the Department of Government Efficiency, the Trump administration's cost-cutting effort. With Tesla's sales tumbling amid widespread protests against his government work, some Tesla investors had asked himto refocus on the EV carmaker. [...] Tesla did not respond to CBS MoneyWatch's email seeking information about the launch. However, details shared on social media and past comments from Musk offer some clues as to what it will look like. Where will the robotaxi event take place? -----------------------------------------

  • Tesla is expected to unveil a robotaxi tonight: 5 things to know - NPR

    Tesla is calling the event "We, Robot." At 7 p.m. Pacific time, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is expected to unveil the company's design for a dedicated robotaxi, a Tesla designed exclusively to ferry passengers without a driver — a feat the company's semi-autonomous software has not yet demonstrated it can do. Sponsor Message [...] Tesla Robotaxi event: What to know about the autonomous vehicle revealOn Thursday night, Tesla is holding a splashy event it's calling "We, Robot." CEO Elon Musk says fully autonomous vehicles are key to Tesla's future, and for years he has promised they are coming. ### Business Tesla is expected to unveil a robotaxi tonight: 5 things to know ================================================================ Updated October 10, 2024 4:11 PM ET Originally published October 10, 2024 5:00 AM ET [...] Image 16: Tesla CEO Elon Musk gestures at the Tenth Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, California, on April 13, 2024. Tesla is hosting an event it's calling "We, Robot" in Hollywood on Thursday night.

  • Tesla Robotaxi

    Tesla Robotaxi is a ride-hailing service operated by Tesla, Inc. that utilizes its vehicles equipped with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) software. The service launched in a limited capacity in Austin, Texas, on June 22, 2025, and had led to minor traffic incidents.( [...] | Incident Type | Date | Location | Details | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Wrong Lane Entry | June 22, 2025 | Austin intersection | A robotaxi entered a left-turn-only lane, but instead of turning, it swerved right across double yellow lines into an unoccupied lane for oncoming traffic. The vehicle drove the wrong way for several seconds before correcting itself. The incident was documented by Tesla investor Rob Maurer.( | [...] From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ride-hailing service operated by Tesla, Inc. For the purpose-built vehicle, see Tesla Cybercab. Tesla RobotaxiImage 4 A Tesla Model Y, the initial Tesla vehicle in Robotaxi service. DeveloperTesla, Inc. CountryUnited States Year introduced June 22,2025(2025-06-22) TypeAutonomous ride-hailing Purpose Commercial transportation, Technology demonstrator Websitewww.tesla.com/robotaxi

  • Tesla Has Launched Its Robotaxi…Now What?

    On June 22 in Austin, Tesla launched its robotaxi service to a limited group of users, beginning the shift in its model from one-time, low-margin hardware sales to recurring, high margin revenues.1 Now that it is scaling,2 Tesla should be able to meet urban Austin Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) with only ~200,000 vehicles, an opportunity that far exceeds today’s ride-hail market.

  • Everything we know about Tesla's robotaxi launch in Austin

    The Tesla robotaxi launch in Austin, Texas, on June 22 will include a limited number of vehicles. The initial rides will be in the Model Y and not the futuristic-looking CyberCab. CEO Elon Musk has long touted a driverless robotaxi, and the pressure is on the billionaire to deliver on his promises. In this article TSLA Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Image 9: Tesla to launch robotaxi service: Here's what to expect watch now VIDEO 2:29 02:29 [...] Here's what we know about the Tesla event so far. ### When and where The launch will include a limited number of Tesla vehicles debuting in Austin on June 22. The initial rides will be in the Model Y and not the CyberCab that was unveiled in October. Access to the vehicles and rides is by invitation only. Some influencers on social media have reported receiving early access invites to test out the new service starting Sunday. [...] Tesla to launch robotaxi service: Here's what to expect Squawk Box Tesla's long-overdue robotaxi is finally hitting the streets this weekend, but the rollout may face some roadblocks. The Elon Musk-led electric vehicle company is expected to roll out robotaxis in Austin, Texas, on June 22, with the first driverless trip from the factory to a customer house expected on his birthday, June 28. Musk shared news of the tentative debut in a post on social mediaplatform X last week.