by Brownlee Brandspopularly known as MKHDexpressed doubts about That of Elon Musk an ambitious timetable for Tesla Inc. TSLA robotaxi plans to shave its head on camera if the company delivers before 2027.
What happened: In a video posted Monday, Brownlee reviewed Tesla’s Cybercab, sharing his experience with the autonomous vehicle.
He highlighted its unique features such as lounge-style seating, a huge 21-inch touchscreen, and doors that open upwards. However, he also noted the lack of detail on the car’s specifications and the absence of a manual override.
According to the electric vehicle giant, Tesla’s Robotaxi would be fully autonomous, cost less than $30,000 and charge via inductive charging.
However, Brownlee questioned the feasibility of these promises, particularly regarding timing and price. “If they do it, I’ll shave my head on camera – I’m confident that won’t happen,” the YouTuber said.
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“I think the obvious red flag, the biggest red flag for me, is the timeline questions,” he said, adding: “These are notorious Elon things that he gets on stage, he says we’re going to release this vehicle for $30,000 before 2027.”
“No, they’re not. There’s just no way they could do that. I mean, if they do, let’s say they do, I’ll shave my head on camera because I’m so confident.
He also mentioned regulatory approval for fully autonomous driving capabilities and the complexities involved in delivering such a vehicle. “
His skepticism is rooted in the fact that Tesla has consistently delayed its self-driving technology and the company’s difficulty in delivering on its price promises.
Why it matters: Previously, analysts had also expressed concerns about the lack of clear business plans for Robotaxis and the absence of updates on the lower-cost production vehicle.
On the other hand, the Wedbush analyst Dan Ives expressed a positive view of Tesla’s Cybercab and its autonomous trajectory after the event.
However, he noted that discussions regarding regulatory approval, insurance and details surrounding the Cybercab launch will remain controversial on Wall Street.
However, Deepwater Asset Management Gene Munster expressed disappointment with the Cybercab timeline. “It’s still too far away for skeptical investors to jump into investing in $TSLA.”
Additionally, doubts have been raised about Tesla’s ability to compete with Uber Technologies Inc. with its autonomous service project “Cybercab”.
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