Tesla, the world-renowned electric vehicle (EV) maker led by Elon Musk, has abruptly canceled long-held plans to deliver an affordable mass-market car. Sources and internal company communications seen by Reuters reveal that the company is shifting focus towards developing self-driving robotaxis instead. The decision is a dramatic U-turn for a company that has repeatedly promised to make electric cars accessible to everyone, and it raises questions about the EV giant’s strategy as it faces fierce competition, especially from Chinese EV makers.