Tesla Cybercab: price, release date, and where you can ride one today
Tesla says it will start selling the steering-wheel-free Cybercab by the end of 2026. Here's what we know about the price, who can buy it, where it's running now, and the safety probe that could get in the way.
Tesla’s futuristic Cybercab, a two-seat robotaxi with no steering wheel and no pedals, is getting closer to real customers. On its third-quarter earnings call on October 21, 2026, Tesla said it will start selling Cybercabs by the end of this year.
Here’s everything we know: the price, who can buy it, where you can ride one, and the problems that could slow it down.
What is the Tesla Cybercab?
The Cybercab is a fully self-driving electric car built only for autonomous driving. Tesla first showed it at its “We, Robot” event in October 2024.
- Seats: 2
- Controls: no steering wheel, no pedals, no side mirrors
- Doors: butterfly doors that open automatically
- Sensors: cameras only (no lidar)
- Battery: about 48 kWh
- Estimated range: about 293 miles (472 km)
- Charging: a hidden fast-charging port (wireless charging is planned for fleets later)
- Built at: Gigafactory Texas, near Austin
Specs as reported by Wikipedia and industry coverage; Tesla has not published a full official spec sheet.
Tesla Cybercab price
Tesla hasn’t announced an official price yet. But Elon Musk has repeatedly said it should cost under $30,000. In 2024, he said he expected the price to be “below $30,000”, and in February 2026, when asked if Tesla would sell one for $30,000 or less before 2027, he answered “Yes.”
That would make it cheaper than a Model 3, although the final price could change.
Cybercab release date: when can you buy one?
Tesla says it will deliver the first Cybercabs to customers by the end of 2026, starting with a small number. Tesla’s VP of engineering, Lars Moravy, said the company will “mainly deliver fully designed autonomous vehicles to our customers.”
But there’s an important catch: don’t expect to order one like a normal car yet.
- Musk said the Cybercab is “primarily going to be something that is offered as like transport as a service.” The “vast majority” will stay owned by Tesla and used for its ride-hailing service.
- Tesla’s Cybercab FAQ talks about purchases “for commercial purposes,” and its interest form asks for a company name and deployment region.
- There is no public order page for regular buyers yet.
So the first buyers are likely to be fleet operators and businesses, not everyday drivers.
Where can you ride a Cybercab today?
Right now, only in Austin, Texas. Tesla started paid Cybercab rides through its Robotaxi service in early September 2026. By October 10, Tesla said it had more than 300 Cybercabs serving Austin. Tesla says more cities are coming before the end of the year, and an executive said Dallas is coming “soon.”
The Cybercab’s biggest test isn’t technology: it’s whether regulators accept a car with no way for a human to take control.
The safety probe that could get in the way
US car safety rules were written for cars with human drivers, so they require things like brake pedals and mirrors. In September 2026, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened a review of how Tesla self-certified that the Cybercab meets federal safety standards. Reports say the review covers up to about 1,000 vehicles, and Tesla’s response is due by October 30.
The US Department of Transportation has proposed changing the rules for self-driving vehicles, but until then, the outcome of this review could affect whether the Cybercab can be sold or operated widely.
How does this fit Tesla’s bigger picture?
Tesla is betting its future on self-driving cars and robots. In the third quarter, revenue held flat at about $28 billion, but net profit fell 43% to $787 million, according to Electrek. Tesla also started producing its Optimus humanoid robot in California. Musk says unsupervised Full Self-Driving for privately owned Teslas should arrive around the second quarter of 2027.
Musk’s timelines have often slipped in the past, so it’s wise to treat these dates as targets, not promises.
Frequently asked questions
How much will the Tesla Cybercab cost?
There’s no official price. Elon Musk has said it should cost under $30,000.
When will the Cybercab be available to buy?
Tesla says it will start delivering Cybercabs to customers by the end of 2026, starting with a limited number, mainly for commercial use.
Can I buy a Cybercab for personal use?
Not yet. Tesla hasn’t opened orders for regular customers, and its current form is aimed at businesses. Most Cybercabs will be run by Tesla itself.
Where can I ride in a Cybercab?
Currently only in Austin, Texas, through Tesla’s Robotaxi app. Tesla plans to expand to more cities, including Dallas.
Does the Cybercab have a steering wheel?
No. It has no steering wheel and no pedals, which is why US safety regulators are reviewing it.
What is the Cybercab’s range?
About 293 miles (472 km) on an estimated EPA basis, from a battery of around 48 kWh.
