Tesla opened purchases of its autonomous Cybercab to select private customers on Friday, featuring an estimated base price of $29,990.
- Vehicle Pricing: The biplace robotaxi carries an estimated pre-tax price tag of $29,990, requiring a $1,000 non-refundable deposit and a monthly $299 autonomy subscription, as reported by La Libre.
- Production Shifts: Manufacturing adjustments at Gigafactory Texas will scale down Cybertruck output by mid-year to expand Cybercab assembly lines, according to Le Figaro.
- Regulatory Hurdles: Federal safety regulators initiated a formal probe on September 4 into the vehicle’s certification data, as noted by La Libre.
The American electric vehicle manufacturer announced on the social media platform X that handpicked clients can now purchase the steering-wheel-free and pedal-free vehicle for personal use. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in December, Le Figaro reported. The two-seater model was originally unveiled in October 2024 for autonomous taxi fleets.
Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk stated on November 6 that “Tesla va réduire progressivement la production du Cybertruck à Gigafactory Texas vers le milieu de l’année prochaine pour faire la place à la hausse de la production du Cybercab”, according to statements published on X and cited by La Libre.
Musk also noted on November 7 that efficiency gains will allow the robotaxi to utilize a 40 kWh battery pack, alongside a new liquid silver color option, Tesla Mag reported.
Federal oversight remains a central variable for the rollout. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an inquiry on September 4 to examine the technical data and certification processes used by Tesla for the Cybercab, Le Figaro reported. Federal regulations mandate a physical steering wheel and pedals for commercial deployment unless an exemption is granted.
Under the hood, the vehicle breaks from conventional architecture found in the Model 3 and Model Y. Engineering updates replace rigid structural battery packs with serviceable components and advanced electronic contactors designed to reduce long-term maintenance costs over an 800,000 km lifespan, Gocar.be reported. Competitors such as Alphabet subsidiary Waymo currently operate autonomous services across 11 U.S. cities while complying with varying state supervisory mandates, La Libre noted.
| Specification / Metric | Cybercab Detail |
|---|---|
| Estimated Base Price | $29,990 (Pre-tax) |
| Autonomy Subscription | $299 monthly |
| Upfront Deposit | $1,000 (Non-refundable) |
| Battery Capacity | 40 kWh |
| Initial Delivery Target | December |
Tesla said that the vehicle democratizes clean transport and aids disabled individuals, while state laws continue to require human oversight capabilities in numerous jurisdictions. Initial private customer deliveries are slated to begin in December.
There are efficiency improvements coming that will allow for a 40kWh Cybercab pack. We will make this in liquid silver, so the colors are not too monotonous. The biggest thing most people fail to understand is that there are a very limited number of smart, dedicated people!…
