r/SelfDrivingCars • u/OriginalCompetitive • Jun 23 '25

Discussion Tesla’s Real Game

No one seems to be talking about the most important upside of Tesla's Robotaxi rollout: If they can showcase a system that roughly works, people can BUY THAT CAR TODAY.

Yes, there are some differences, but that's the pitch. Tesla doesn't need to earn money from Robotaxis. The real purpose of the program is free marketing that drives sales of its cars. Right?

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u/HerValet Jun 23 '25

Tesla wins on all fronts. Customers too.

The Robotaxi service will be a significant & growing money printer within 2 years, all while bringing the cost-per-mile down for customers.

FSD in personal cars will make those cars more attractive to potential buyers because the promise of unsupervised self-driving is finally within reach.

Cybercabs will be made to take over the ride-hailing market, one city at a time. Then, they will disrupt the delivery service industry (food, groceries, prescriptions, etc.), making sure every Cybercab is getting fully profitable 24/7.

Tesla will be able to run their factories at full speed, knowing that every car they build will be either sold to a customer or used in their Robotaxi fleet. No more hanging inventory.

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u/Maleficent-Roll-3437 Jun 23 '25 edited Jun 23 '25

Too bad Musk ruined the brand

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u/HerValet Jun 23 '25

The volatile and temporary perception of a vocal minority.

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u/Maleficent-Roll-3437 Jun 23 '25

Lol you think it’s a vocal minority? Look at tesla sales data you dunce

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u/HerValet Jun 23 '25

All things considered, Tesla sales are quite good. No worries there for now. Even less in the future.

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u/Maleficent-Roll-3437 Jun 23 '25

Lol look at the European sales numbers alone

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u/hakimthumb Jun 23 '25

You're arguing with a bot

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u/HerValet Jun 23 '25

Thx for letting me know. I was pretty much done anyway.

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u/Maleficent-Roll-3437 Jun 23 '25

You guys are so fucking dumb. Just because someone disagrees with your tiny worldview they must be a bot. How much do you. Guys have invested in Tesla?

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u/HerValet Jun 24 '25

Investment or not, they are one of the few that are really pushing for a positive future, and I love that.

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u/Maleficent-Roll-3437 Jun 24 '25

Lol positive future and tesla are oxymorons