Company boss Elon Musk announced the presentation on his online platform X on Friday. Further details were not initially disclosed.
The autonomous vehicle will be based on a new technical platform that will make production more efficient and cost-effective.
Musk has been promising for years that Teslas will drive autonomously – and that this will radically change the value of the cars and the business model. So far, the “autopilot” technology in Tesla’s electric cars is just a driving assistance system that requires control and intervention by a human behind the wheel. After the announcement, Tesla shares jumped almost four percent in after-hours trading.
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Controversial
Unlike already active robotaxi providers such as Google’s sister company Waymo, Musk always maintained that he only wanted to use cameras and forego the more expensive laser radars that scan the surroundings of vehicles. This approach is controversial among experts. In the past, accidents have occurred after “autopilot” cameras were blinded by the sun – while drivers relied too heavily on the technology. It is unclear whether Musk wants the robotaxis to continue to drive only with cameras.
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