Tesla Model Y reaches customer's home from factory with no driver

Tesla has achieved a world first by completing an autonomous delivery of a Model Y vehicle from its Gigafactory in Texas to a customer’s home about 30 minutes away, with no driver or remote operator involved. The journey, which included navigating parking lots, city streets, and highways, was filmed and shared on Tesla’s social media platform X on June 28, 2025. This delivery utilized Tesla’s robotaxi technology, the same system intended for its public self-driving ride services. The event serves as both a demonstration of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities and a strategic PR move to bolster confidence in the technology amid recent criticism and regulatory scrutiny. Despite the successful delivery, Tesla’s robotaxi program has faced challenges, including safety concerns highlighted by test videos showing issues such as difficulty stopping for school buses, misinterpreting emergency vehicles, and lane deviations. These incidents have attracted the attention of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which is investigating