Tesla Unveils Robotaxi Plans and 2023 Production Roadmap at Cyber Rodeo
Tesla hosts the Cyber Rodeo at Gigafactory Texas to officially open the facility and launch Model Y production. The event highlights a futuristic dedicated robotaxi, an aggressive 2023 production timeline for the Cybertruck, and the first deliveries of the made-in-Texas Model Y.
Tesla hosts its Cyber Rodeo event at Gigafactory Texas, marking the grand opening of its massive Austin manufacturing plant. The festivities feature appearances by Texas politicians and culminate in a highly anticipated live-streamed presentation by CEO Elon Musk. The event serves as the official launchpad for Model Y production at the new facility.
The electric automaker reveals plans to build a futuristic dedicated robotaxi, expanding its vision for autonomous driving. Tesla also announces an ambitious production timeline for 2023 that includes the long-awaited Cybertruck, the new Roadster, and the Tesla Semi. Additionally, the company delivers the first Model Y vehicles built at the Texas factory, though it remains vague about the specific details of the updated version.
Gigafactory Texas is expected to produce an updated Model Y equipped with the new 4680 battery cells and a structural battery pack design. Ahead of the main presentation, attendees explore the factory grounds and spot Cybertruck and Semi prototypes on-site. The event ultimately paints a picture of a massive wave of new Tesla products arriving in the near future.