Musk Reveals Tesla's Inaugural Self-Driving Journey from Factory to Home
Musk is banking on the future of robotaxis and humanoid robots to drive Tesla’s next phase. (Tim Goessman/Bloomberg)
Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk recently shared an exciting progress where a Model Y SUV autonomously traveled from the company’s Austin factory to a customer’s residence. This move marks a notable step in Tesla’s journey toward fully autonomous driving.
Musk took to X to announce this milestone, revealing that the vehicle made its way “across town,” navigating highways without any human presence or remote control. While he didn’t share any visuals just yet, he promised that footage of this groundbreaking delivery would be available soon. According to Ashok elluswamy, Tesla’s AI and autopilot chief, the car reached speeds up to 72 mph during its journey.
this first-ever autonomous delivery underscores Musk’s vision that AI and robotics are pivotal for Tesla’s evolution. Just days prior,on June 22,Tesla launched its much-anticipated robotaxi service in Austin with select influencers and investors getting rides in self-driving Model Y SUVs within a designated area.
The inaugural fully autonomous delivery of a Model Y from factory straight to a customer home was completed ahead of schedule! Kudos to our @Tesla_AI teams for thier hard work! — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 27, 2025
The push towards mass-producing robotaxis and Optimus humanoid robots is crucial as sales have been sluggish in major markets like North America and Europe. Additionally, some backlash against Musk due to his past political affiliations has affected consumer sentiment; several executives have also departed recently.
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This hands-free delivery builds upon capabilities showcased by Tesla back in April when they released footage showing cars autonomously moving from assembly lines directly into logistics lots before shipping out. However, it remains uncertain if such deliveries will play a significant role in their operations moving forward. p >
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