Tesla Releases Video of Model Y Autonomous Delivery
Tesla released a video showing a Model Y autonomously driving from its Austin Gigafactory to a customer's home, sparking mixed reactions online.
On June 27, 2025, Tesla released a 30-minute video showcasing a Model Y vehicle autonomously driving from the company's Gigafactory in Austin to a customer's residence. The vehicle navigated city streets, highways, and intersections without human intervention. CEO Elon Musk announced on social media that this was the first fully autonomous delivery of a Tesla Model Y, completed ahead of schedule. The video depicts the Model Y stopping at traffic signs, yielding at red lights, and maneuvering through traffic, concluding with the vehicle arriving at the customer's driveway. The release has elicited mixed reactions online. Some users highlighted that other companies, such as Waymo, have previously conducted fully autonomous drives on highways. Additionally, Tesla's recent robotaxi pilot in Austin involves vehicles with human supervisors, whereas competitors like Waymo and Cruise have been offering public rides without human drivers for several months. Discussions also emerged regarding the level of autonomy demonstrated, referencing the SAE scale that ranges from Level 0 (no automation) to Level 5 (fully autonomous in all conditions).