Tesla’s Model Y L U.S. Launch in Doubt as Musk Prioritizes Autonomous Driving
Elon Musk has cast uncertainty over the U.S. launch of Tesla's extended Model Y L variant, suggesting production may never materialize stateside. The hesitation stems from Tesla's strategic pivot toward autonomous vehicle technology, with Musk declaring traditional car manufacturing obsolete in a self-driving future.
Tesla shares dipped 3% following Musk's remarks on X, where he cited the imminent arrival of full autonomy as justification for potentially scrapping U.S. production plans. The company is currently testing robotaxi services in Austin and preparing to unveil its steering-wheel-free Cybercab next year.