Tesla wants to sell its Cybercab: but who will buy a car without a steering wheel?
- Published on 08/09/2026 15:44
Tesla is seeking buyers for its Cybercab, but its autonomous taxi without a steering wheel or pedals still raises questions about pricing, profitability, and regulation.
A Tesla working while its owner rests: the promise remains enticing. With the Cybercab, the manufacturer is now looking for customers willing to invest in autonomous transport. Its official site provides a crucial clarification: the purchases under consideration pertain to commercial use.
In its FAQ, Tesla invites those interested in a vehicle or fleet to fill out a form. Therefore, purchasing a single Cybercab is among the options discussed. However, this does not mean that anyone can order their personal car: no definitive pricing or delivery schedule is mentioned in this process.
Buyers to develop the Tesla network
The form requests the company’s name and the desired deployment region. It also seeks partners for infrastructure and mobility hubs. Tesla is thus preparing for a possible expansion relying on outside investors.
The interest seems clear: selling vehicles could expand the network without bearing all the investments alone. For the buyer, however, the equation remains less transparent. How many daily rides? What are the maintenance, charging, and cleaning costs? How will the revenue be split?
The price below $30,000 announced by Elon Musk in October 2024 remains an initial promise, without commercial confirmation in the current form. Source: Reuters.
An autonomous taxi under scrutiny
Already offered for rides in certain areas of Austin, the Cybercab must also convince the authorities. On September 4, 2026, the NHTSA opened an investigation into its self-certification: how does Tesla justify its compliance with U.S. standards despite the lack of traditional human controls?
The agency reminds that existing rules remain applicable during their review. The investigation does not conclude at this stage that there is a non-compliance.
Tesla is therefore keen to sell Cybercabs. But its future customers will expect more than just a technological demonstration: authorized operations, controlled costs, and credible profitability. Without these answers, the dream of a car that earns remains a gamble.
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