Overview
- Tesla said the first production Cybercab left its Austin factory, with Elon Musk publicly congratulating the team.
- The purpose-built two-seat robotaxi is intended to operate without a steering wheel or pedals, though the released photo does not confirm the final control layout.
- Tesla targets an April start for broader production, with Musk warning the ramp will begin very slowly on an S-curve.
- Street use will likely require federal exemptions and state-level approvals, and any consumer sales, including Musk’s roughly $25,000 price claim, depend on those clearances.
- Tesla’s robotaxi service has largely used Model Ys with safety monitors, with a limited number of unsupervised public rides beginning in January.