Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla is holding the official launch of its two-seat robotaxi Cybercab, developed for fully autonomous driving, on September 3, 2026, in Austin, Texas, United States. The vehicle has neither a steering wheel nor accelerator and brake pedals, and does not feature a physical, wired charging port. The model charges using inductive wireless charging technology via special pads positioned beneath the vehicle and aims to completely eliminate human intervention in autonomous fleet management.
The vehicle’s technical specifications include a curb weight of 1,412 kilograms and a single electric motor mounted on the front axle that produces 219 horsepower (163 kW). Battery capacity varies between 47.6 kWh and 53.3 kWh, according to sources. Thanks to its aerodynamic structure and lightweight body, the model’s theoretical range is reported to reach up to 672 kilometers according to EPA standards. Instead of driver controls, the cabin features a large 20.5-inch control screen positioned on the center console.
By introducing its autonomous robotaxi Cybercab, Tesla is signaling a transition to a new operating era in driverless passenger transportation.
Cybercab has a coupe-style body without a rear window or side mirrors. The upward-opening butterfly doors are among the vehicle’s standout design features. The two-seat cabin includes a foldable center armrest and cupholders. The rear luggage area offers enough space to carry additional luggage along with two cabin-size suitcases or a single bicycle. Positioning the vehicle and precisely aligning it with the wireless charging pad are carried out through ultra-wideband and Bluetooth Low Energy-based precise location-tracking technologies approved by the US Federal Communications Commission.
The target sales price of under $30,000 announced at the initial unveiling in October 2024 and the plan for mass production before 2027 remain in place. Cybercab is expected to be integrated directly into the Tesla Robotaxi network rather than being sold to individual consumers.
Records from the Texas Autonomous Vehicle Registration System revealed that 45 Cybercabs had been officially registered for use in commercial autonomous operations ahead of the launch. After obtaining a permit for a fleet consisting of thousands of vehicles in Nevada, the company completed its tests on the streets of Austin without a safety driver and reached the stage of commercial passenger transportation.