Tesla says customers can add their own vehicles to the robotaxi fleet next year — will it happen?

Tesla has set a deadline for customers to add their own vehicles to the robotaxi fleet, with the capability expected to be available in the second quarter of 2027. The company claims that the software for Cybercabs and Model Y will be released as part of the V15 release, allowing customers to use their own vehicles in the fleet. This is a significant step forward for Tesla's autonomous driving ambitions, but it is still unclear if the deadline will be met.

• Tesla has not yet opened up its robotaxi fleet to customer-owned vehicles, despite the announced deadline.
• The company has a few hundred robotaxis in Texas and Florida, some of which still have human safety monitors.
• The promise of "unsupervised" Full Self-Driving remains unfulfilled, with Musk's earlier commitments not yet realized.
• Regulatory hurdles and insurance challenges remain significant obstacles for the implementation of unsupervised autonomous ride-hailing.

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