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Similarly, in Pennsylvania, testing in wooded, less-populated areas suggests Tesla aims to serve large swaths of land beyond city limits. This strategic targeting of rural and semi-rural routes could generate significant revenue and make autonomous rides a cost-effective alternative to personal vehicle ownership, especially for long commutes.
Implications for Revenue and Stock Price
Tesla’s shift to autonomous taxis is not just a technological feat but an enormous economic opportunity. Each robo taxi potentially generates up to $30,000 annually in margin, vastly surpassing the profit margins of traditional car sales (~$6,000 per vehicle).