Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk said on X late Tuesday that the company plans to “roughly double” its Robotaxi fleet in Austin next month, as the electric vehicle maker faces criticism over limited service availability.
The current Austin fleet is estimated at about 30 vehicles, according to industry watchers, meaning the expansion would bring the total to roughly 60 cars.
Tesla’s Robotaxi service is also available in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Musk’s announcement comes amid widespread complaints from users about long wait times and frequent “High Service Demand” notifications, which have left many describing the service as “essentially unusable.”
While the expansion signals progress, it falls far short of the target Musk set just last month. In October, Musk told the All-In Podcast that Tesla aimed to have “500 or more” Robotaxis in Austin by the end of 2025.
But the latest figures suggest the actual number will be just over 10% of that goal, according to EV news site Electrek.
Tesla’s limited fleet has raised questions among analysts and investors about the company’s ability to meet its autonomous driving promises.
Tesla has not provided details on the timeline for fleet expansion in the Bay Area or nationwide.