Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Waymo to Double Robotaxi Fleet and Ramp Up Production at Arizona Facility

The Alphabet-owned company plans to expand its fleet to 3,500 vehicles by 2026, introduce new autonomous models, and scale production at its Mesa plant to tens of thousands annually.

Image
Image
Image
Waymo_MFG_Exit-mesa-arizona

Overview

  • Waymo currently operates 1,500 Jaguar I-Pace robotaxis across four U.S. markets, completing 250,000 paid rides weekly.
  • The company plans to add over 2,000 Jaguar I-Pace vehicles to its fleet by 2026, bringing the total fleet size to approximately 3,500 vehicles.
  • Waymo's Mesa, Arizona plant, in partnership with Magna, will double production capacity by 2026 and eventually produce tens of thousands of autonomous vehicles annually.
  • The Mesa facility will also begin integrating Waymo's sixth-generation driver technology into new Zeekr RT robotaxis starting in 2026.
  • Waymo aims to expand its robotaxi service to Atlanta, Miami, and Washington, D.C. in 2026, complementing existing services in Phoenix, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Austin.