Tesla to begin Cybercab robotaxi runs on Austin streets
Tesla has begun production-ready road testing of its fully autonomous Cybercab and plans staged public trials in Austin that will start with employee-only rides before broader access through its autonomous ride-hailing network. The Cybercab has no steering wheel or pedals, uses a single 219-horsepower motor and a 48-kWh battery, and entered road testing in June. Tesla says it must collect Cybercab-specific driving data before high-volume manufacturing, which it expects not to begin until 2027 at the earliest, while regulators and rivals watch the developments closely.
Tesla will test Cybercab on Austin public streets with employee rides.
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Road testing of the Cybercab began in June. Tesla will start public trips with employees first and then expand via its ride-hailing network. High-volume manufacturing is delayed until company-specific data are collected.
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