The short version

Elon Musk predicted on December 1, 2015: “We're going to end up with complete autonomy, and I think we will have complete autonomy in approximately two years.” Verdict: Missed it. Musk stated full autonomy would be achieved in roughly two years (by late 2017). As of 2026, Tesla vehicles still require human drivers and are not legally or technically 'fully…

Prediction by

Elon Musk

On December 1, 2015

“We're going to end up with complete autonomy, and I think we will have complete autonomy in approximately two years.”

Follow-up

Musk stated full autonomy would be achieved in roughly two years (by late 2017). As of 2026, Tesla vehicles still require human drivers and are not legally or technically 'fully autonomous' (Level 4/5). The timeline was not met.

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