Tesla’s first self-driving car delivery

Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, announced a big step forward: a Tesla Model Y drove itself from the factory near Austin, Texas, to a customer’s home without any human help. This marks the first time a car has driven autonomously from the production line to a buyer’s house, covering city streets and highways. The trip happened a day earlier than planned, on June 27, 2025, just before Musk’s 54th birthday.

Musk shared the news on X, saying the car reached speeds of 72 miles per hour, according to Tesla’s AI and Autopilot leader, Ashok Elluswamy. While no video was shared yet, Musk promised footage would come soon. This achievement shows Tesla’s push to lead in self-driving technology, a key part of its future growth. The company is betting on robotaxis and AI to drive sales, even as its electric vehicle business faces challenges like slower sales in North America and Europe and growing competition from Chinese carmakers.

However, Tesla’s self-driving efforts aren’t perfect. Recent tests of its robotaxi service in Austin showed some issues, like driving in the wrong lane or speeding. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into these problems after seeing online videos. Despite these hiccups, this delivery is a milestone for Tesla’s goal of fully autonomous vehicles. Musk hopes to expand robotaxi services to other U.S. cities, like San Francisco, in 2025, aiming to compete with companies like Waymo.