Key facts
- Tesla's Robotaxi is active in seven US metropolitan regions.
- Nearly 2.5 million cumulative paid miles have been driven by Robotaxi.
- Over 380,000 unsupervised miles have been logged across six cities.
- Robotaxi has achieved weekly mileage growth exceeding 10%.
- Tesla has established a manufacturing capacity for over 125,000 Cybercabs annually.
- The company has nearly 1.5 million paying customers for its Full Self-Driving system.
Tesla is advancing its Robotaxi service, reporting significant progress in its second-quarter earnings call. The company stated that its autonomous ride-hailing platform is now operational in seven US metropolitan regions, with six of these markets offering unsupervised rides. Robotaxi has accumulated nearly 2.5 million cumulative paid miles, including trips that involved a safety monitor. Furthermore, over 380,000 unsupervised miles have been driven across six cities in two states, with a weekly mileage growth rate exceeding 10%. Tesla's VP of AI, Ashok Elluswamy, highlighted that there have been zero 'notable incidents' during these unsupervised miles, with known issues involving other road users impacting stationary Teslas. The company has also established an annual manufacturing capacity of over 125,000 Cybercabs, its purpose-built robotaxi, at Gigafactory Texas. In parallel, Tesla reported a substantial increase in its Full Self-Driving customer base, reaching nearly 1.5 million paying customers, a 56% year-over-year rise. CEO Elon Musk emphasized that safety remains a paramount concern, influencing the pace of deployment.