By Tesla has reportedly achieved a groundbreaking milestone by completing what it claims to be the world’s first autonomous delivery of a new vehicle — a 2025 Model Y — from its Texas factory directly to the customer’s residence.
In a video shared on social media platform X, the silver electric SUV appears to navigate city streets, highways, and parking lots without human intervention, thanks to Tesla’s latest Robotaxi software. The entire trip reportedly lasted about 30 minutes, covering various real-world driving environments, including downtown Austin. According to Cars.News, this software represents a more advanced version of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system.
CEO Elon Musk described Robotaxi as a leap forward in autonomy, targeting Level 4 and even Level 5 capabilities — stages where a car can operate independently under virtually all conditions, eliminating the need for a driver or even a steering wheel. However, Robotaxi is not yet available to the public and remains in a controlled rollout phase.
Tesla’s commercial Robotaxi service was launched in June 2025 within a geofenced area of Austin, Texas. The service uses Model Ys fitted with Robotaxi software and includes a safety driver in the front passenger seat for now. The flat-rate cost is $4.20 per ride, and it’s currently operating on an invitation-only basis. The company aims to expand this program widely in the coming months.
Tesla also made headlines in May when it tested its FSD software on Australian roads, including handling Melbourne’s notorious tram-related ‘hook turn’. While Australian regulations currently limit autonomous technology to Level 2, higher levels are being tested.
Meanwhile, regulatory scrutiny is increasing. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into Tesla’s Robotaxi fleet after reports of erratic vehicle behavior surfaced. Despite this, Musk remains optimistic, stating during the Q1 2025 earnings call that “millions of Teslas will be operating fully autonomously by the second half of next year.” Notably, this statement followed a 66% year-on-year revenue drop for the company.
Although Tesla is generating buzz, it’s not the only player in the self-driving space. Waymo, owned by Alphabet (Google’s parent company), has been running a commercial driverless ride-sharing service since 2020, currently in its sixth generation. However, its fleet has recently become a target during protests in Los Angeles, with several vehicles vandalized and even set on fire.
Amazon’s Zoox division is also stepping into the race, with its first production facility opening in Hayward, California. Zoox plans to launch its robotaxi passenger services in Las Vegas by the end of the year.
Tesla’s bold step in delivering a car fully autonomously marks a turning point for the automotive industry — a sign that self-driving technology is inching closer to becoming an everyday reality. According to Cars.News, this historic delivery could be the first of many, paving the way for autonomous mobility on a global scale.
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