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Tesla Drove Itself to the New Owner — No Driver Needed

Imagine waking up one morning, opening your front door… and your brand-new Tesla is quietly parking itself in your driveway.


Sounds like a sci-fi movie, right? But in 2025, it’s real.

The Future Is Now

Tesla has launched something called Autonomous Delivery Mode. That means the car can now drive itself — from the factory to your home. No truck. No dealership. No human driver.

The car leaves the Tesla factory, charges on the way if needed, avoids traffic, and arrives at your location — all on its own.

The First Test Drive (Without a Driver!)

The first delivery happened in California. A Tesla Model Y drove over 190 kilometers (about 120 miles) from the Fremont factory to a customer’s home in Sacramento. It traveled at night, stopped to charge once, and safely reached the customer’s driveway.

And yes — all by itself.

Meet the First Customer

Kevin, a tech guy from Sacramento, said:
“I went outside for coffee and saw my Tesla arriving on its own. It beeped, sent me a message, and parked perfectly. I just unlocked it with my phone and drove away.”
No truck delivery. No long wait. Just a car that shows up — like magic.

Is It Safe?

Yes. Tesla engineers monitor every step of the trip. The car uses cameras, radar, and AI to drive safely. If anything unusual happens, humans can take over remotely. The system avoids bad weather, traffic jams, and road work.

And it works only in places where it’s legally allowed.

Why This Is a Big Deal

This changes everything about buying a car. No more dealership visits. No waiting for someone to bring your car. Just order online, choose "Self-Delivery", and your Tesla will come to you.

Experts say this is the future of car buying. It’s faster, cheaper, and way more fun.

Coming Soon to More Places

Right now, it’s only in California. But Tesla plans to expand to Texas, Nevada, Arizona, and Florida. In a few years, this might become the standard for all Tesla deliveries.

What’s Next?

Tesla says this is just the beginning. One day, test-drive cars could come to you. Or you could “borrow” a car for a few hours — and it would drive itself to your house, no Uber or rental needed.
You don’t go to your new car anymore. Your new car comes to you!
2025-06-29 07:03 AUTO