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Tesla is finally launching the Cybercab — let’s hope it’s ready

Tesla is planning a public launch of its Cybercab in Austin, Texas as soon as April 2026, marking a major milestone in Elon Musk's robotaxi ambitions. However, the readiness of the no-steering-wheel, no-pedal vehicle remains uncertain, as employees are still testing the fully driverless version on private roads and some units continue to feature steering wheels and pedals.

Background

Tesla has been developing its Cybercab as part of its long-term autonomous vehicle strategy, with FSD (Full Self-Driving) technology as the core enabler. The robotaxi concept has been a centerpiece of Musk's public roadmap for years.

Source
The Verge
Published
Aug 19, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Score
6.0 / 10