Tesla Targets Q2 2027 for Unsupervised FSD and Owner Robotaxis

Tesla outlined a target for unsupervised Full Self-Driving during its Q3 2026 earnings call. Tesla VP of AI Ashok Elluswamy said the first customer vehicles could gain unsupervised FSD and join the Robotaxi network around Q2 2027.

“We suspect somewhere around Q2 next year is when we can turn on some of the first customer vehicles to be part of the Robotaxi fleet,” Elluswamy said.

Same Software as Robotaxi, Within Tesla’s Geofences

Elluswamy said Cybercabs and Model Y robotaxis already run the same software, which Tesla plans to release to customers as part of FSD v15.

The remaining priority is ensuring customer vehicles operate within Tesla’s geofences and fleet management system to enable full autonomy. As a result, unsupervised FSD will likely begin in select U.S. areas, mirroring Robotaxi’s city-by-city rollout. Austin, the birthplace of the Robotaxi service, could be among the first cities to receive unsupervised FSD. Tesla recently named its next four Robotaxi cities.

FSD v15 is the next major step toward unsupervised autonomy. Elluswamy has said v15 will increase total neural network parameters from about 1 billion to 10 billion. The Robotaxi fleet is set to get v15 first, with customer vehicles to follow. Given the Q2 2027 timeline, unsupervised FSD for customers could arrive in a later point release of v15.

Earning Money With Your Tesla

Tesla has long said Model 3 and Model Y owners will be able to add their cars to the Robotaxi network to earn money while they’re not using them. This is the first time the company has offered a timeline.

Several details remain unknown. Tesla has not yet described how revenue sharing will work or how charging, cleaning, and fleet management will be handled for owner-provided vehicles.

Tesla also aims to deliver the first Cybercabs to customers by the end of this year. The Cybercab is purpose-built for ridesharing on the Robotaxi network, but it is not yet clear whether initial deliveries will go to fleet operators or individual buyers.

FSD Demand Keeps Growing

Interest in FSD continues to rise as Tesla moves toward unsupervised driving. Over 75% of new North American deliveries in Q3 included a paid FSD subscription, a new record, and FSD now has more than 1.7 million paid customers worldwide.

Elon Musk also expects Robotaxi earnings to begin making a noticeable impact on Tesla’s finances around Q2 2027, matching the timeframe Elluswamy provided for customer vehicles.

If Tesla maintains its schedule, some owners could be sending their cars out for rides by mid-2027.