What Was That About?
So, Tesla just held their big Robotaxi event, and... well, it was kind of a letdown. Don’t get me wrong, seeing the Cybercab and Robovan was cool, but if you’ve been following Tesla at all, you saw this coming a mile away. There was nothing new here. No groundbreaking reveals. Just more of what we’ve already heard—only with shinier packaging and a whole lot of hype.
Same Old, Same Old
Here’s the thing: Tesla has a habit of setting sky-high expectations, but when it comes to actually delivering? They tend to fall short. This event was no different. Elon talked big about robotaxis being ready by next year, but let’s be real—do any of us actually believe that? Their timeline is completely fabricated. If they can pull off unsupervised full self-driving by next year, it would be nothing short of a miracle. But based on their track record, I’m not holding my breath.
What really irked me was the lack of details. Sure, they showed us concepts, but where’s the meat? How is this actually going to work? What about all the cars out there running on hardware 3? Are they going to just sit on the sidelines while Tesla tries to roll out hardware 4 for the taxis? Let’s face it, those HW3 cars probably aren’t going to make the cut as autonomous taxis. And no one addressed that at all. Just more flash, less substance.
The Price Problem
Then there’s the pricing. Elon can talk all he wants about how affordable this is going to be, but the numbers feel completely disconnected from reality. We’ve heard the “cheap, convenient, game-changing” pitch before, but when it comes to Tesla’s pricing, it’s never as rosy as it sounds. Unsupervised full self-driving for the masses? Sure—just don’t check your bank account afterward.
Over-Promise, Under-Deliver
The whole event felt like one big case of déjà vu. Tesla over-promises, as they always do, and we’re left waiting... again. Sure, if they actually do manage to get unsupervised robotaxis on the road, it would be incredible. No arguments there. But based on their history, I wouldn’t bet the farm on it. We’ve seen the Cybertruck delayed, the Roadster... does anyone even remember the Roadster? This event was supposed to be a big moment, but in reality, it felt like a lot of recycled ideas wrapped in fancy presentations.
The Bottom Line - Tesla’s Robotaxi Event
Look, I’m as excited about the future of autonomous driving as anyone, but this event didn’t really move the needle. A lot of promises, not much to back them up. If anything, it’s a reminder to stay grounded and not get swept up in the hype. Tesla’s got big dreams, but whether they can actually deliver on them? Well, that’s a whole different story.
What do you think? Am I being too harsh, or did this event fall flat for you too?
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