[In-Depth Analysis] Tesla Robotaxi to Launch in Texas This June: A Mobility Revolution or Another Empty Promise?

Musk: "Starting with 10 vehicles in Austin, scaling to 1,000 within months"... Will a nine-year promise finally materialize?

Image: Conceptual rendering of Tesla’s Robotaxi Model Y with 'FSD Unsupervised' (Fully Autonomous Unsupervised Version) (Source: Korea Business Review)

On May 27, 2025, a new turning point in the era of autonomous driving is on the horizon.

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has confirmed that a fully autonomous robotaxi service will officially launch in Austin, Texas, by the end of June. Having promised "full autonomy within a year" annually since 2016, Musk is now capturing market attention with a detailed, phased expansion plan and a cautious approach.

In an interview with CNBC, Musk stated, "We’ll begin with approximately 10 vehicles in the first week, gradually scaling to 20, 30, and 40, aiming to reach 1,000 within a few months." He emphasized a starkly conservative strategy, noting, "Starting with thousands or tens of thousands on day one would be imprudent."

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