Tesla is known for its flashy events, and Thursday’s Robotaxi reveal might be its most extravagant yet.
The electric vehicle maker is set to unveil its highly anticipated Robotaxi at Warner Bros. Discovery’s movie studio in Burbank, California. For those attending in person, doors open at 5 p.m. PT, with the main presentation kicking off at 7 p.m. PT.
As with previous Tesla events, the “We, Robot” reveal is expected to be livestreamed on Tesla’s YouTube channel and on X (formerly Twitter), which is owned by Elon Musk. We’ll embed the stream here once it’s available.
Musk first hinted at the Robotaxi event back in April, initially scheduling the reveal for August 8. However, Tesla postponed it due to what Musk called “an important design change to the front.”
This Robotaxi reveal seems to have taken precedence over another much-anticipated vehicle—a $25,000 next-generation EV that Musk previously promised. Shortly after announcing the Robotaxi event, Musk reduced Tesla’s workforce by over 10% and declared that the company was going “all in on autonomy.”
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For years, Musk has promised autonomous capabilities in Tesla vehicles, branding its advanced driver-assistance system as Full Self-Driving (FSD). Despite its name, FSD is not yet fully autonomous and still requires drivers to remain attentive and take control if necessary—a reality often highlighted in drive-along videos shared by Tesla fans on social media.
Musk first introduced the concept of robotaxis in 2019, suggesting that existing Teslas could function as autonomous taxis with only software updates. The idea was that Tesla owners could earn income by allowing their cars to operate as robotaxis when not in use. Musk originally predicted millions of robotaxis would be on the road by 2020, but this plan never materialized. He also mentioned Tesla would provide a dedicated fleet of robotaxis in areas where there weren’t enough cars available for sharing.
The focus of Thursday’s reveal—taking place at a Hollywood studio—will likely be more about the vehicle’s design than its autonomous technology. Musk has previously expressed a desire to build a robotaxi without a steering wheel or pedals. Images of the vehicle, included in Walter Isaacson’s 2023 biography of Elon Musk, depict a compact, two-door, two-seater design, seemingly inspired by the Cybertruck.
