MC3OZ
Active Member
A customized vehicle would be superior for robotaxis, but existing S3XY models will still be adequate for robotaxi and they're still worth far more as robotaxis than private cars. Why would they wait for the custom AEV to ramp up manufacturing instead of just rolling out Tesla Network as soon as possible? Elon's comments about turning your vehicle into a robotaxi overnight by flipping a bit indicate that this is the plan.
I agree.
I think an LFP battery is the main requirement for robotaxi and a low price.
Model 3, Model Y and the new compact model are well suited.
Model S/X are suited to a more up market service.
If the new compact model has the ability to remove the steering wheel and is low cost, with a long life LFP battery, that is a lot of boxes ticked.