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Tesla Cybercab: Drive Your Dream Car?
14 Nov
Summary
- Select customers can now buy Tesla's driverless Cybercab.
- Cybercab purchase includes a monthly autonomy subscription.
- Regulators questioned Cybercab's safety without traditional controls.
Select customers can now purchase Tesla's Cybercab for personal use, the automaker announced on Friday. This futuristic, two-seat vehicle, which lacks a steering wheel or pedals, was initially showcased in October 2024. It has since been part of Tesla's "Robotaxi" service, operating in several US cities.
The Cybercab's estimated purchase price is $29,990, not including taxes, with a projected December delivery. An additional $299 monthly "autonomy subscription" and a $1,000 non-refundable deposit are also required.
Last year, Tesla began deploying self-driving cars, starting with Model Y SUVs in Austin, Texas, expanding to other cities in Texas, Florida, and California. However, state laws often mandate a human supervisor to be ready to intervene.
In September, US auto safety regulators initiated an inquiry into the Cybercab. They are questioning how Tesla determined that a vehicle without a steering wheel, pedals, or mirrors complies with federal safety standards.
Tesla has emphasized the Cybercab's safety and accessibility benefits for disabled individuals, describing it as a step towards "democratizing clean transportation for all."
