Tesla Shares Hit 2025 High on Autonomous Breakthrough
Tesla surged to a record closing price after confirming operational tests of fully driverless robotaxis in Austin, Texas. The vehicles operate without safety monitors—a first for the company’s autonomous program.
Elon Musk’s announcement propelled shares to their highest level this year, surpassing previous all-time highs. The development signals Tesla’s pivot toward commercial ride-hailing services, leveraging its Gigafactory Texas infrastructure.
Market response was immediate and bullish. Investors interpreted the milestone as validation of Tesla’s AI capabilities, despite ongoing regulatory scrutiny of autonomous vehicles.