Analysts criticise lack of detail about the ‘robotaxi’ showcased by CEO Elon Musk

Tesla shares fell nearly 9% on Friday, wiping about $60bn (£45bn) from the company’s value, after the long-awaited unveiling of its so-called robotaxi failed to excite investors.

Shares in the electric carmaker tumbled to $217 at market close following an event in Hollywood, where the chief executive, Elon Musk, revealed a much-hyped driverless vehicle. The stock price is down roughly 12% year-to-date.

However, analysts said the event was short on detail and also expressed disappointment over a lack of specifics about other Tesla projects. Musk has a history of making grand projections about upcoming products and failing to follow through in the timeframe he has set, or at all.

  • @[email protected]
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    -21 month ago

    now that the cybertruck is an ongoing fiasco

    Is it, though? I personally hate the fucking things, but it’s not like Tesla is having any trouble selling them.

    • magnetosphere
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      31 month ago

      I don’t know what the sales figures are. I was referring to the multiple recalls.