It's happening: Tesla's autonomous driving will hit the road in 2027

Tesla announced that version 15 of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system will launch in the second quarter of 2027. Initially, use will be limited to specific geographic areas in the US where the robotaxi service operates, so long intercity trips will not yet be possible.

Tesla has announced that version 15 of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, which enables driving without human supervision, will launch in the second quarter of 2027. However, in the initial phase, use will be limited to specific geographic areas in the US where the company's robotaxi service operates, delaying the vision of long intercity trips. According to Ashok Elluswamy, Tesla's head of artificial intelligence, the requirement stems from the need to integrate private vehicles into the fleet management system of the robotaxi service. It is estimated that the phased rollout is intended to address legal liability issues in the event of an accident. The announcement marks a technological milestone but makes clear that the road to full autonomous driving is still long.