With Tesla’s Robotaxi network launch approaching, it’s time for Tesla to start revealing some of their cards up their figurative sleeves. One of those cards just happens to be how it plans to maintain and clean its Robotaxi fleet that it will be deploying to Austin, Texas in just a few months.
We previously caught a glimpse of how Tesla was going to maintain its Cybercabs all the way back in October at Tesla’s We, Robot autonomy event using a specialized robotic arm with special attachments.
Cleaning Robot
Now, we’ve got an even better view of the arm with its attachments for cleaning the center screen as well as vacuuming the floor and seats of the vehicle. It looks fairly capable, although it’s very specific to cleaning the Cybercab.
The robot consists of a giant robotic arm with different attachments that would be used for cleaning the seats, screen and removing objects. It includes an automatic attachment switcher so that it can seamlessly go from cleaning one surface to another.
It also has the ability to pick up and grab objects that have been left behind, like the backpack in the video - or to dispose of plastic bottles or cans in the cupholders.
In addition, it can probably clean some of the interior surfaces - like the handles, door buttons, windows, and interior of the windshield using the same microfiber cloth. There are likely other tools that Tesla hasn’t shown off just yet that will help keep the robotaxi network running smoothly.
Those same tools can also go to work in the back of the Cybercab, ensuring that the trunk - which can store a considerable amount of luggage - is also kept spic and span.
In combination with a car wash that the Cybercab could drive through autonomously, keeping the vehicle clean seems something like a piece of the puzzle that Tesla is close to achieving.
This second video from Tesla really shows off the reach of the cleaning robot, which surprisingly doesn’t have a name yet.
If you’re wondering how Tesla plans to sanitize the rest of the vehicle, it seems like they’ve got that covered too. They’ve got a patent on exactly how to handle that.
We’ve already seen prototypes of the robotaxi app, the way it’ll wirelessly charge and now the way it’ll be cleaned. However, there will no doubt be exceptions where the vehicle isn’t able to charge or be cleaned automatically. We expect Tesla to be able to detect these unique situations and have a crew on hand that will handle one-off scenarios.
These wireless chargers and cleaning robots will likely only be available at upcoming Robotaxi hubs, which, like the Supercharger network, will take time to build out.
Hopefully, Tesla will continue to share additional information and videos related to its upcoming Robotaxi network, which is only a short four months away.
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Like clockwork, it’s time for the opportunity to submit questions for Tesla’s Q1 2025 Earnings Call. Q1 has historically been difficult for Tesla and other auto manufacturers in general, but doom-and-gloom aside, there’s plenty more to be excited about, including upcoming improvements to FSD and the first phase of Tesla’s Robotaxi network.
Earnings Q1 2025 Questions
Tesla is gearing up for its Q1 2025 Earnings Call, providing an opportunity for shareholders to once again submit and vote on questions they want to be addressed during the event. Tesla has already announced the lower-than-expected delivery numbers for Q1 2025, and also held a Public All-Hands Meeting for the first time, so we’re interested to find out what answers to some of these questions during their Q&A session.
Most Popular Questions
When will FSD unsupervised be available for personal use on personally-owned cars?
Is Tesla still on track for releasing “more affordable models” this year? Or will you be focusing on simplified versions to enhance affordability, similar to the RWD Cybertruck?
Robotaxi still on track for this year?
How is Tesla positioning itself to flexibly adapt to global economic risks in the form of tariffs, political biases, etc.?
Regarding the Tesla Optimus pilot line, could you confirm if it is currently operational? If so, what is the current production rate of Optimus bots per week? Additionally, how might the recent tariffs impact the scalability of this production line moving forward?
Did Tesla experience any meaningful changes in order inflow rate in Q1 relating to all of the rumors of “brand damage”?
When will Tesla Insurance be available in all 50 states. I’m from Idaho, and I’m surrounded by states where it is available, but it isn’t available in my state.
How is the company planning to deal with the impact of Elon’s partnership with the current administration?
is there a possibility of a stock split if so what would it be
Questions and voting are conducted through Say, a third-party platform that validates share ownership. Once your ownership is verified, you can use your shares to vote, with your vote weight corresponding to the number of shares you hold. Submitting a question initially gives it votes equivalent to your number of shares.
Below, we also compiled a list of the top questions going into the Earnings Call, which takes place a week from today.
The Earnings Call itself will take place on April 22, at 5:30 PM EDT (2:30 PM PT). Links to the live stream will be made available closer to the event. A recap of the key points will also be provided as usual, so stay tuned for that in the hours after the call.
With Q1 2025 now behind us, another round of Tesla’s Supercharger Voting has wrapped up. The previous vote took place back in December, and we now get to see which locations came out on top.
Let’s take a look at the Q1 2025 winners of the Supercharger Vote:
North America
🇺🇸 Lake Wales, FL
🇺🇸 Henderson, NV
🇺🇸 Clarksville, TN
🇺🇸 Roswell, NM
🇺🇸 Long Beach, CA
🇺🇸 Decatur, IL
🇺🇸 McAlester, OK
Europe
🇬🇧 Bournemouth, United Kingdom
🇮🇹 Bari, Italy
🇵🇱 Wrocław, Poland
🇨🇿 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
Asia-Pacific
🇰🇷 Namyangju - South Korea
🇦🇺 Nicholls, Australia
Supercharger Voting Q2 2025
Another quarter means another round of Tesla's Supercharger Voting, giving Tesla owners the chance to influence where new Supercharger sites will be built. Following the Q1 2025 voting round, Tesla is now opening the polls for Q2 2025.
How to Vote
To participate in the Q2 2025 Supercharger Voting, visit the Tesla Supercharger Voting page and sign in to your Tesla account. You can vote for up to five different locations, with a limit of one vote per location, every three months. The most popular Superchargers are displayed on the leaderboard, and you can also suggest new locations for future voting cycles.
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