Here's Tesla's secret to much cheaper cars!

Fewer parts mean, necessarily, lower costs. This obvious truth seems to have guided Tesla engineers in the design of the Robotaxi.

Tesla continues to shake up the automotive world with its latest ambitious project: the Robotaxi, also called Cybercab. Presented in San Jose, California, this autonomous vehicle is already making a lot of noise. One of its major innovations? It would use half as many parts as the Model 3, thanks to an ultra-simplified design.

In a viral video on social media, Tesla Cybercab’s chief engineer subtly revealed several interesting details about the upcoming autonomous Robotaxi. This includes the two-seater design, its efficiency, and an surprisingly conservative number of parts. “Two seats are all you need to unlock incredible aerodynamic solutions,” he confides. “By removing everything non-essential like the steering wheel, pedals, rear seats, and even rear doors, Tesla has cut costs and simplified production.”

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The physical controls are limited to three switches: two on the central console, likely for managing windows or doors, and one for interior lighting. Even the glass roof, a Tesla symbol, has been replaced with metal, which is cheaper and quieter.

The Robotaxi goes even further with an ultra-simplified structure. While a Model Y contains about 200 parts for its body, the Robotaxi uses only 80. And that’s not all: traditional charging ports are gone, with all charging now wireless. Every small change aims to optimize cost and production. With all these innovations, Tesla hopes to offer this vehicle for less than $30,000. An ambitious bet for a Robotaxi designed to drive autonomously and meet a wide range of needs.

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But, of course, all this depends on a crucial element: autonomous driving. Tesla is working hard on its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, and although progress has been made with the latest version, there are still uncertainties to resolve, especially in handling unexpected situations.

Elon Musk remains confident and aims for a Robotaxi release in 2026. If Tesla manages to overcome these challenges, the Robotaxi could revolutionize mobility as we know it. In the meantime, we can only marvel at the ingenuity and part savings of this technological marvel.