TESLA REVISES ROBOTAXI FLEET TARGETS IN AUSTIN AS DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES SHIFT

Tesla has adjusted its robotaxi deployment expectations in Austin, reducing internal fleet projections as the company reassesses timelines, operational planning and early-stage infrastructure needs for its autonomous-vehicle program.

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According to new information reported this week, the revised outlook reflects updated modeling inside Tesla that narrows the number of vehicles expected to operate in the city during the initial rollout phase. The change illustrates how Tesla continues to recalibrate its approach as it works toward a commercial network built around fully autonomous vehicles. People familiar with the updated planning described the adjustment as part of a broader internal review of deployment timelines, regulatory pathways and resource allocation across multiple markets. Tesla's early robotaxi plans included more expansive fleet estimates for Austin, where the company has strong manufacturing and testing ties, but the newest internal projections reflect a more measured starting point. The shift appears connected to updated assumptions around operational density, permitting coordination and early routing frameworks rather than a retreat from the program itself.

Tesla has maintained its public ambition to introduce a dedicated robotaxi vehicle and scale autonomous operations in select US markets. Austin remains a core location for testing and early commercial activity, supported by proximity to the company's Gigafactory Texas complex and the city's participation in multiple mobility initiatives. The revised fleet estimates indicate that Tesla is evaluating how a concentrated deployment could shape the earliest stages of service before expanding the network more broadly.

UPDATED FLEET MODELS REFLECT OPERATIONAL AND PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS