Tesla has also yet to prove that its Full Self-Driving software can be used to power a robotaxi network. While the company has been running an invite-only version of its robotaxi service in Austin since June 22, it’s been a far cry from what Musk has spent years teasing.

Tesla is set to launch its robotaxi service in San Francisco, with select Tesla owners in the Bay Area receiving invitations to try the service, which will have human safety monitors in the driver's seat.