Tesla Sees 182% Surge in Japan Registrations and Debuts Austin Robotaxi Fleet
TSLA•Tesla's Japan deliveries jumped 182% year-over-year to 1,996 units in May after boosting its service and supercharger network and doubling centers to over 30. Tesla also launched unsupervised robotaxi service in the Austin metro with about 50 vehicles, targeting shorter wait times and challenging Waymo's 250-car fleet.
1. Japan Registration Surge
Tesla achieved a 182% year-over-year rise in new vehicle registrations in Japan, delivering 1,996 units in May. This marks the company's strongest performance in a market long dominated by domestic automakers.
2. Expanded Service Network
The company has invested heavily in Japan by expanding its service and supercharger network and doubling the number of directly operated centers to over 30 this year, aiming to boost market share and brand awareness.
3. Austin Robotaxi Deployment
Tesla rolled out unsupervised robotaxi service across the Austin metro area, operating about 50 vehicles to reduce customer wait times and compete with Waymo’s 250-car autonomous fleet.
