
Tesla's Robotaxi Bet Faces Reality Check as EV Demand Slumps
Tesla’s ambitious robotaxi program, once touted as a transformative profit engine, has lagged behind promises and remains available in only two metros with safety monitors on board. As the company’s core EV sales slump (down 9% in 2025) and rivals like BYD take the lead, analysts warn that overblown robotaxi projections threaten Tesla’s growth story and share price, especially as Waymo expands autonomous rides and safety investigations mount.













