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Musk confirms Tesla Semi self-driving for late 2026 or early 2027
Elon Musk stated during Tesla's Q2 2026 earnings call that the company expects to have functional self-driving on the Tesla Semi by the end of this year or early next year. However, he noted that development on the Semi’s autonomy will take a backseat for about six months, focusing instead on higher-volume models like the Model 3, Model Y, and Cybercab. Musk’s history of missing full autonomy deadlines suggests the Semi’s self-driving could be delayed into the next decade. The Semi, unveiled in 2017 with Enhanced Autopilot and convoy mode, has faced multiple production and feature delays.
- Tesla Semi autonomy expected by late 2026 or early 2027
- Semi autonomous development paused six months, focus on Model 3, Y, and Cybercab
🔎 Why it matters: The autonomous Tesla Semi version matters for logistics and transport, but Musk’s track record with autonomy deadlines (v14.x and others) shows significant delays.
📈 Upside: Semi autonomy would improve truck drivers’ safety and comfort.
📉 Risk: Semi autonomous development is paused for six months, delaying real deployment.
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