Tesla Wants To Hire Prototype Vehicle Operators — But Is It For Low-Cost EV Or Robotaxi?

EV maker Tesla Inc TSLA is looking to hire multiple prototype vehicle operators across locations including Texas, Florida, and Washington.

What Happened: The company’s career page shows multiple openings for the position. These operators will be part of the company’s vehicle data collection team and will be responsible for improving the vehicles’ self-driving performance by operating the prototypes in a designated area.

Applicants must require a valid driver’s license, the job description reads. Overtime is also typical, it added.

However, it is unclear as to which vehicle prototype the new employees will be catering to.

Why It Matters: Tesla is now seemingly developing two new vehicles- a self-driving robotaxi and a low-cost EV priced at around $25,000.

During Tesla's fourth-quarter earnings call in January, Musk said that the company would start making its low-cost vehicles at its gigafactory in Texas in the second half of 2025. Both the vehicle and its manufacturing system would be "revolutionary," Musk then said, while adding that the production ramp for the vehicle is likely to be "challenging."

However, last week, Reuters reported that the company has canceled its low-cost EV, often nicknamed Model 2, but will continue to make self-driving robotaxis on the same platform. Musk, however, denied the report without stating specific inaccuracies. 

The CEO also added that the company will unveil its robotaxi on August 8 this year.

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