Just when everyone thought it was over, Musk hit us with a curveball, a surprise second reveal called the Robovan. It’s Tesla’s vision of an all-electric, fully autonomous bus that can hold up to 20 passengers in comfort or serve as a van to transport goods. Like the Cybercab, few technical details were provided about the vehicle, but Musk did confirm that it would use the firm’s most advanced self-driving tech, relying on a vision-only system. There’s no steering wheel or pedals here either, just a wide-open, spacious cabin with plenty of seating.
Clearly, the most radical aspect of the
Robovan is the exterior design. Looking like a futuristic pod out of a science
fiction film, it has large glass side panels and LED lighting both front and rear.
Musk said it’ll be part of the upcoming ‘Tesla Network,’ an autonomous
ride-hailing service, but as with all things Tesla, production timelines and
pricing remain mysterious.
And there you have it: Tesla’s latest
attempt to take over your driveway—and the future—one autonomous pod at a time.
Now it’s your turn—drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know where you
stand on this fleet.
