Elon Musk unveils Tesla Cybercab, its first self-driving robotaxi

Tesla Cybertruck revealed: Tesla Cybercab revealed: Elon Musk unveiled its robotaxi, the Cybercab at the ‘We, Robot’ event at Warner Bros. Discovery Studio in Hollywood. Musk showed a prototype version of the Cybercab. It looked like a shorter and sleeker avatar of the Cybertruck.

Elon Musk went to the stage in one of the upcoming Cybercabs. This action from the company’s CEO indicated to the crowd that the AI-powered vehicles don't have steering wheels or pedals. But before the cybercab hits the market, EV enthusiasts everywhere will have to wait until at least 2026.

Tesla ’s CEO also showed a smart minibus-looking car, like the Cybercab. It would be a self-driving vehicle and can carry up to 20 passengers.

Let us look at the details about the Cybercab from Tesla :

Tesla Cybercab: When was the project initiated?

Elon Musk started selling the Full Self-Driving of Vehicles software nine years ago. But there are suspicions about its reliability.

Tesla Cybercab: Deliveries and price

According to him, the estimated time for the Tesla Cybercabs will be available in 2026. The expected price of Tesla Cybercabs to cost under $30,000 (roughly Rs 25,23,000).

Tesla Cybercab: Unique features

The Tesla Cybercab comes with new and unique features. One of the standout features of the Cybercab is its inductive charging technology. This reduces the need for plug-in charging stations. Now, as mobile phones can be wirelessly charged, this wireless method of charging vehicles is expected to make it even more convenient for owners.

Tesla Cybercab: Cost of ownership  

According to the company’s CEO, the Cybercab costs are projected to be as low as $0.20 per mile over time.

Tesla Cybercab: Forthcoming vision

By the next year, Tesla plans to offer Full Self-Driving capability in Texas and California for its well-liked Model 3 and Model Y models.  

Tesla ’s vision includes not only the sale of autonomous vehicles but also the creation of a Tesla ride-hailing app. It will let Tesla owners expand their fleet of robotaxis vehicles with their cars.