Elon Musk’s vision of turning Tesla electric vehicles into robotaxis is indeed an ambitious and innovative concept. By allowing Tesla owners to list their cars in the Tesla network when not in use, and enabling these vehicles to operate autonomously as robotaxis, it could potentially generate significant income for vehicle owners.
Musk’s comparison of this concept to a combination of Uber and Airbnb highlights the sharing economy aspect of the idea, where unused assets are monetized for the benefit of their owners. If Tesla can achieve Level 5 full self-driving capabilities, it would open up numerous possibilities for autonomous ride-sharing services.
However, it’s important to note that achieving full self-driving capability and regulatory approval for such services are significant challenges that require time and effort. Tesla continues to work towards these goals, and if successful, it could revolutionize the transportation industry. The promise of Tesla owners earning around $30,000 per year from their vehicles in a robotaxi network is certainly an intriguing prospect.
