Tesla's 2024 Promises: Robotaxis, $25K EVs, and Optimus Bots

Elon Musk's Tesla has been making promises for years, but many are still waiting. In 2024, the billionaire CEO talked about a $25, 000 electric vehicle, self-driving robotaxis, and humanoid robots called Optimus. He said these would help grow the company and make driving safer and cheaper. But Musk's promises haven't always become reality. Many of his deadlines have passed without the new tech being ready. The $25, 000 EV is a good example. Musk first talked about it in 2024, but then changed his mind. He decided to focus on a robotaxi prototype instead. This caused layoffs at Tesla. Musk now says all future cars will be autonomous, but the company has had trouble making this happen. Musk also talked about building a robotaxi without a steering wheel or pedals. It would cost less than $30, 000 and only need $0. 20 per mile to run. But safety rules might stop Tesla from making these cars. The company also showed a Robovan prototype, and said it was working on it. Musk wants people to use a self-driving Tesla taxi app in 2025. But it’s not clear if this will use robotaxis or regular Teslas. The company has been talking about this idea for years, but it's still not a reality. Finally, Musk talked about his Optimus robots. He said there will be more than 1, 000 working at Tesla in 2025, and they might be on sale in 2026. But it’s not clear if these robots will work on their own or be controlled by people.