The 54-year-old billionaire shared a post that read, “I’d say confidently next year,” Musk, the CEO of Tesla, said on the call. “I’m not sure when next year, but confidently next year."

Elon Musk had more bold projections for Tesla's robotaxi. But investors didn't get much insight on the Austin launch during Wednesday's earnings call.

Tesla faces falling EV demand and production challenges, but hopes its upcoming robotaxi launch will reshape mobility and reassure investors.

When things don't go well at Tesla, Elon Musk often appeases investors with grand visions of the future. The car company's boss is now making big promises about autonomous driving. The stock market does not appear to be amused.

Tesla 's Robotaxi autonomous taxi service is currently serving only one, penis-shaped area of Austin, but the company's ambitions are much, much bigger than that. Speaking during the company's earnings call on Wednesday,