Zoox presents its production robotaxi: more comfort, 500,000 feedback passengers and up to 100 units per week in Hayward

Zoox, the autonomous vehicle startup owned by Amazon, presented on June 24, 2026 the “next evolution” of its robotaxi in a post on @zoox en X accompanied by a promotional video. The company defines the model as its production intent vehicle and announces the move to large-scale production at its plant in Hayward, California, with the capacity to manufacture up to 100 units per week, subject to regulatory approval.

The announcement comes after years of testing, early deployments and feedback from more than half a million passengers, according to Zoox. In the Zoox Journal statement, the firm emphasizes that its focus since 2014 has been to build a robot taxi from scratch—without driving controls—with a symmetrical cabin and carriage-style seats, oriented toward the passenger and not the driver.

Interior: calmer and fewer distractions

Zoox maintains the face-to-face seating arrangement that distinguishes its experience, but updates the color, material and finish (CMF) palette. Passengers will see monochrome aloe green seats and stone gray floor and trim, with a simpler tonal scheme designed to reduce visual stimuli and promote relaxation during the journey.

According to Chris Stoffel, director of industrial design and studio engineering at Zoox, quoted in the official journal: «The simplicity of the elevated interior design does not demand a rider's attention like so many of the features found in today's passenger cars. Instead, riders can relax and enjoy the space as they are transported throughout the city.»

Other interior improvements include more padding and ergonomic curves in seats and headrests (following feedback from early passengers), a more vivid touchscreen, slots in the wireless charging pad for greater stability and larger cupholders. The floor and cup holders also aim to make it easier to locate bags and phones and better resist urban wear and tear.

Outdoor: clearer communication

At first glance, the robotaxi looks similar to the previous model—the compact, bidirectional silhouette remains its hallmark—but Zoox details refinements designed for interaction with passengers and other road users. The bi-directional reflectors that change color to distinguish front and rear have been relocated and improved for greater visibility.

In the doors it adds a new speaker and microphone with two-way audio capabilities, designed for clearer communication between Zoox support, passengers, other drivers and first responders.

Production in Hayward and expansion

This robotaxi is the basis for scaling the autonomous ride-hailing service. Zoox indicates that the units manufactured in Hayward will be integrated into the fleet of its markets and will be available for passengers throughout 2026, as they come off the line. The company operates or tests in cities such as Las Vegas, San Francisco, Austin, Miami, Atlanta and Los Angeles.

CNBC places the announcement in an expansion context: Zoox prepares to charge for trips later in 2026 and competes with Waymo, current leader of the robotaxi in the US. Amazon acquired Zoox for about 1.3 billion dollars in 2020, according to the same medium.

«This latest Zoox robotaxi represents more than just the next evolution of our vehicle; it's the foundation for bringing autonomous ride-hailing to more riders at a greater scale." — Zoox Journal

In summary

What did Zoox announce? The production version of its robotaxi, with refined interior and exterior. When? June 24, 2026, with video at X and details in the official journal. Where is it manufactured? In Hayward, California, up to 100 vehicles per week. For whom? Passengers in markets where Zoox already operates or expands its autonomous fleet.