Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed through the Saudi-U.S. Funding Discussion board on Tuesday that the corporate’s Robotaxi platform would ultimately land within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, basically confirming the intention to develop a driverless fleet of automobiles outdoors of the USA.
That is the primary time Musk has particularly confirmed Tesla’s intention to develop into Saudi Arabia, though based mostly on the corporate’s plans, a world growth is extra anticipated than a confined Robotaxi platform that’s restricted to solely the West.
Musk confirmed through the Funding Discussion board, the place the U.S. agreed with the Saudis to a $600 billion funding pledge, that Robotaxi would ultimately develop to the nation. The CEO didn’t point out a particular timeframe, however Tesla is ready to launch the Robotaxi platform in Austin, Texas, in June.
“Actually, you may consider vehicles, or future vehicles, as being robots on 4 wheels. I believe it is going to be very thrilling to have autonomous automobiles right here within the Kingdom, for those who’re amenable.”
🚨 Tesla Robotaxi might be obtainable in Saudi Arabia, Elon Musk confirms:
“You heard it right here from Elon! He’s bringing Robotaxi to the Kingdom.” pic.twitter.com/3IeaZezYb8
— TESLARATI (@Teslarati) Might 13, 2025
As Tesla’s Full Self-Driving suite remains to be supervised, it’s increasing to different elements of the globe. Earlier this yr, it made its strategy to China for the primary time ever, with many giving rave evaluations of the motive force help platform.
Tesla plans to develop to Europe later this yr, however the firm remains to be awaiting regulatory approval from EU businesses, one thing that may seemingly take a while to finish.
The large takeaway is that the Robotaxi platform isn’t confined to a single mannequin, just like the Cybercab. As a substitute, Robotaxi could possibly be any Tesla car, so long as it’s able to unsupervised Full Self-Driving. That is one thing that may require Tesla to work with native authorities to first launch a Supervised model of the suite, which might then develop to the unsupervised FSD platform, enabling a Robotaxi community within the nation.
Nonetheless, Tesla’s relationship with the Center East appears to be good. The corporate just lately launched the Cybertruck in Saudi Arabia, enabling buyer orders simply final month.
Tesla confirms Cybertruck will make its means out of North America this yr
Moreover, Musk’s Starlink was just lately given approval for each maritime and aviation use circumstances, increasing the connection between the nation and the CEO. This was additionally confirmed through the Funding Discussion board at the moment.
