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Elon Musk has once again stirred the tech world – this time by revealing the tentative launch date for Tesla’s long-awaited Robotaxi service. If everything goes as planned, the first driverless vehicles will hit the streets of Austin on June 22. And the first ever ride from Tesla’s factory straight to a customer’s home? That’s scheduled for June 28 – which just happens to be Musk’s birthday.

⚠️ Dates May Shift – Safety Comes First
Musk stressed that the announced dates could change. Tesla is extremely cautious when it comes to safety and would rather delay the launch than risk any incident. On June 11, he announced that he was flying from Los Angeles to Austin to prepare for the rollout.

🧠 Starting Small – Then Scaling to Thousands
Back in May, Musk said the launch would begin on a small scale – with just 10 autonomous vehicles on the streets in the first week. That number is expected to quickly grow to 20, 30, 40, and then thousands in the coming months. Expansion is already planned for other cities like San Francisco and San Antonio, although no specific timeline has been given.
According to Musk, city streets will soon look very different – and self-driving cars could become the global standard within just two to three years.

📍 Geofencing, Remote Monitoring, and Careful Testing
Initially, the service will be limited to specific areas of Austin through geofencing, and each vehicle will be remotely monitored by Tesla staff. The first fleet will consist of specially upgraded Model Y vehicles equipped with a new version of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software that no longer requires a human driver.
Musk shared a short video showing a black Model Y with a white-gold "Robotaxi" logo calmly stopping at a crosswalk in Austin to let pedestrians pass. The future is here – and it looks smooth.

🤖 No CyberCab Yet – Coming Next Year
While Tesla is also working on a futuristic CyberCab, that model won’t hit the roads until 2026. For now, it’s all about the modified Model Y SUVs, which have already been spotted in test runs across Austin – including the iconic South Congress area.
Details about who will get access to the service first, what app will be used, or how much a ride will cost, remain unknown.

💥 Austin: The New Battleground for Robotaxis
Tesla won’t have an easy ride. Austin is already home to its main competitor, Waymo (from Alphabet), which has launched autonomous rides in partnership with Uber.
As of May, Waymo operates around 100 driverless vehicles in Austin, and according to Uber’s CEO, they’re more active than 99% of human drivers in the city. And the numbers are skyrocketing – from 12,000 paid rides in August 2023 to over 708,000 by March 2025. In total, Waymo has already provided more than 5 million rides in just three years.
Tesla is stepping into a serious contest.

📈 Musk Predicts Rapid Growth, Analysts Remain Skeptical
Elon Musk believes self-driving Tesla taxis will soon be everywhere. He estimates that 1,000 robotaxis could be operational within months, and by the end of 2026, the U.S. could see over a million autonomous Teslas on the roads.
Not everyone shares this optimism. Morningstar analyst Seth Goldstein warns that Musk often misses his own deadlines. He believes Tesla will get there eventually, but says their FSD software will likely need more refinement than Tesla anticipates once real-world testing ramps up.

🔮 A Driverless Future Closer Than We Think?
Tesla’s Robotaxi service could revolutionize urban transport. Whether the launch starts slow or takes off fast, the battle for autonomous mobility has officially begun – and Austin is the first arena. Are we witnessing the start of a new era?

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While Tesla continues to face mounting pressure in key global markets, Australia has emerged as a rare bright spot. In May 2025, the company reported 3,897 electric vehicle sales in the country — a 675% increase compared to April, when it only sold 500 units, its weakest month of the year.

🚙 Model Y Leads the Surge, While Model 3 Declines
The growth was largely driven by the Model Y, which saw a 122% year-over-year increase in sales. This compact SUV is currently Tesla’s top-performing model, while demand for the Model 3 continues to decline.
Despite this rebound, Tesla’s overall May sales in Australia are still down 48% compared to May 2024. The data comes from the Australian Electric Vehicle Council, which has become the main source of public Tesla and Polestar sales data after both brands left the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) last year.

🌍 Australia Helps, But Global Markets Remain Under Pressure
According to Liz Lee from Counterpoint Research, the boost in Australia is mainly due to strong interest in the revamped Model Y. However, she emphasized that this doesn’t yet indicate a broader global recovery — Tesla’s worldwide revenue was down 13% year-over-year in Q1.
Across Europe, markets such as Spain, Denmark, and Sweden saw sharp sales drops in May. Notable exceptions include Norway, where Model Y sales surged 213%, and Turkey, where Tesla sold a record 1,545 vehicles.

🧨 Musk Steps Back from Politics, Robotaxis on the Horizon
Tesla’s image took a hit earlier this year due to Elon Musk’s controversial political affiliations, which sparked protests and vandalism in Australia and abroad. However, the narrative is shifting.
Musk recently stepped down from his formal government role, although he remains an advisor. Analyst Dan Ives (Wedbush) called this move “the best news Tesla investors could ask for,” as Musk redirects his focus back to Tesla, just in time for the company’s anticipated robotaxi launch.
Autonomous Model Y prototypes are already in testing, with a commercial launch expected by the end of June — a milestone that could reshape Tesla’s future.

🔋 Facing Off With BYD and the Rise of Hybrids
Tesla’s main competitor in Australia is China’s BYD, which recently overtook Tesla in both global and European BEV sales. However, in May, Tesla narrowly outperformed BYD in Australia, selling 3,897 vehicles vs. BYD’s 3,225.
BYD benefits from offering both electric and hybrid vehicles, giving it an edge in Australia, where charging infrastructure remains limited in many regions.
FCAI data shows a 118% increase in plug-in hybrid sales and a 6% rise in conventional hybrids in May. FCAI CEO Tony Weber explained that Australians are gravitating toward hybrids because they want lower emissions without range anxiety — something still holding back EV adoption in the country.

📉 Stock Performance and What’s Ahead
Although Tesla shares rose 0.5% on Tuesday, the stock is still down 15% year-to-date. While Australia is offering some relief, Tesla’s global comeback remains far from certain.
Liz Lee suggests that Tesla should focus expansion on markets like India, Southeast Asia, and Latin America, where governments are actively building EV infrastructure and offering incentives to buyers.

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