Cybercab · Robotaxi
Tesla Cybercab. No wheel, no driver.
The Tesla Cybercab is a two-seat car with no driver controls, built only for Tesla's Robotaxi network. It has carried public riders in Austin, Texas since September 4, 2026. Here is where it runs, what a ride costs, when you might buy one, and what a fleet might earn.
Updated . Every fact names its source.
Checked Oct 26, 2026
Overview
2026, Austin, 5 p.m. CT
Tesla, Oct 10, 2026
No steering wheel or pedals
Against a Model Y, one sample trip
Quick answers
Tesla Cybercab, in short
The questions people ask first, answered in a line. Sources and dates on each; the long answers are in the FAQ.
- Is the Cybercab running?
- Yes. Public Cybercab rides began in Austin, Texas on September 4, 2026, and Tesla put 300+ Cybercabs in the Austin fleet (Tesla, Oct 10, 2026). Source: Tesla, Sep 4, 2026.
- Where is the Cybercab available?
- Cybercab rides run only in Austin, with Dallas planned for Nov 2026. Model Y Robotaxi rides run in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Orlando, Tampa and SF Bay Area. The full metro list.
- How much will a Cybercab cost?
- Tesla has not set a price or opened orders. Elon Musk's target is under $30,000, with a running cost goal of about $0.20 a mile at scale. Source: Elon Musk, the "We, Robot" unveiling, Oct 10, 2024. A target, not a sale price.
- When is the Cybercab release date?
- For riders, September 4, 2026 in Austin, Texas. For buyers, no date: Elon Musk said the first customer Cybercab delivery is on track for before the end of 2026, and Tesla has not opened orders. Source: Elon Musk on X, Sep 4, 2026.
- How do I ride in a Cybercab?
- You cannot request a Cybercab by name. In Austin the Tesla Robotaxi app sends whichever car is closest, a Cybercab or a Model Y, and a Cybercab lights its front bar in a colour shown in your app so you can find it. Source: rider reports, Sep 2026.
- How much does a Cybercab ride cost?
- Tesla has not published a Cybercab fare table. On one Austin trip a rider was quoted $7.77 for a Cybercab and $12.10 for a Model Y, $4.33 less. Source: a rider's screenshots, Sep 4, 2026. The fare comparison.
- Which city gets the Cybercab next?
- Dallas, planned for Nov 2026. Tesla said Cybercab rides start "next month" on Oct 21. Source: Tesla Robotaxi app and the Q3 2026 earnings call (Oct 21, 2026), via public trackers. Checked Oct 26, 2026.
- Can I add my own Tesla, or own a fleet?
- Not yet. Tesla has said owners will be able to add their own cars to the Robotaxi network, but the program is not open and Tesla has not said what share of each fare owners would keep. Our fleet calculator lets you try your own assumptions; it is hypothetical. Source: Tesla, through the Q3 2026 earnings call, Oct 21, 2026.
01 / The car
Cybercab specs: built to be ridden, not driven
Cybercab is a two-seat car built only for the Robotaxi network. It has no driver controls, so the cabin is all legroom, a large screen and wide doors that lift up and out of the way.
You cannot buy one yet, and you cannot ask the app for one: Tesla dispatches Cybercabs within its regular Austin fleet. Tesla has said owners will one day be able to add their own cars to the network. That program is not open as of Oct 26, 2026.
Cybercab spec sheet
| Seats | 2 |
|---|---|
| Driver controls | None, steer- and brake-by-wire |
| Doors | Wide, upward-swinging |
| Center display | 22 in |
| Connectivity | Starlink (reported) |
| Target price | Under $30,000 |
| Cost goal at scale | ~$0.20 a mile |
Price and cost goal: Elon Musk at the October 2024 unveiling, not a sale price. Cabin details from rider reports, Sep 2026.
02 / Where it runs
Where Tesla Robotaxi runs: seven metros, one with Cybercab
Cybercab rides run only in Austin, with Dallas planned for Nov 2026. Model Y Robotaxi rides run in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Orlando, Tampa and SF Bay Area.
| Metro | Robotaxi | Cybercab | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | Live | Live | Cybercab since Sep 4, 2026. Map now reaches Circuit of the Americas. |
| Dallas, TX | Live | Planned Nov | Tesla said Cybercab rides start "next month" on Oct 21. |
| Houston, TX | Live | Not yet | Service area grew in late October. |
| Miami, FL | Live | Not yet | Unsupervised rides since Jul 3, 2026. |
| Orlando, FL | Live | Not yet | No airport, downtown or theme park pickups. |
| Tampa, FL | Live | Not yet | West Tampa and Tampa Heights. |
| SF Bay Area, CA | Safety driver | Not yet | State law requires a driver in every car. |
| Las Vegas, NV | Coming soon | Not yet | Approved for up to 5,000 cars on Aug 20, 2026. |
| Phoenix, AZ | Coming soon | Not yet | Preparations underway, per Tesla. |
| San Antonio, TX | Coming soon | Not yet | Named Oct 21, 2026. |
| Jacksonville, FL | Coming soon | Not yet | Named Oct 21, 2026. |
Sources: Tesla Robotaxi app and the Q3 2026 earnings call (Oct 21, 2026), via public trackers. Checked Oct 26, 2026. Most live metros mix unsupervised cars with cars carrying a safety monitor; Tesla does not publish the split.
03 / Fares
Cybercab fare vs Model Y Robotaxi: the smaller car rides cheaper
On the same Austin trip, a rider was quoted $7.77 for a Cybercab and $12.10 for a four-seat Model Y. Tesla has not published a Cybercab fare table.
Sample trip reported by a rider, Sep 4, 2026. Earlier Model Y fares were $3.00 to start plus $1.40 a mile. Checked Oct 26, 2026.
04 / Go deeper
Fleet math and footage
Tools · Fleet
Fleet calculator
Set your cars, miles and fares. See what a small Cybercab fleet could earn after charging, cleaning and the network's cut.
Watch · Media
Media center
Launch footage, ride-alongs and the posts worth reading, gathered in one place and sorted by city and type.
05 / What to watch
What's next for Cybercab and Robotaxi
Dates Tesla or regulators have named. Plans, not launches.
- Oct 30
NHTSA response due
Tesla answers a federal audit query on how it certified Cybercab. Not a defect finding; service continues.
Source: NHTSA audit query letter, Oct 2026. Checked Oct 26, 2026.
- Nov 2026
Cybercab in Dallas
The first city after Austin to get Cybercab rides, per the Q3 earnings call.
Source: Tesla Q3 2026 earnings call, Oct 21, 2026. Checked Oct 26, 2026.
- Dec 2026
Las Vegas 120-day deadline
Nevada's permit asks for service to start within 120 days of approval.
Source: Nevada DMV approval, Aug 20, 2026. Checked Oct 26, 2026.
- Year end
More Cybercab cities
Tesla plans other cities before the year is out. It has not named them.
Source: Tesla Q3 2026 earnings call, Oct 21, 2026. Checked Oct 26, 2026.
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Questions
Cybercab FAQ
Updated .
Can I buy a Cybercab?
Not yet. Elon Musk has talked about a price under $30,000, but Tesla has not opened orders. Today every Cybercab belongs to Tesla's own fleet.
Can I request a Cybercab in the app?
No. In Austin the app sends whichever car is closest, Cybercab or Model Y. A Cybercab lights its front bar in a colour shown in your app so you can find it.
Can I add my own Tesla to the network?
Tesla has said owners will be able to. The program is not open as of October 26, 2026, and Tesla has not said what share of each fare owners would keep. Our fleet calculator lets you try your own guess.
Is anyone in the car?
Cybercab has no driver seat. In most Texas and Florida metros some Model Y Robotaxis still carry a safety monitor; in the Bay Area every car has a safety driver.
How much does a ride cost?
Tesla has not published a Cybercab fare table. One rider was quoted $7.77 for a trip that cost $12.10 in a Model Y.