The Tesla Cybercab Is Here. Now What?
Summary
Production of the Tesla Cybercab has officially commenced, sparking curiosity about its features and accountability. CleanTechnica explores the implications of this innovative vehicle and the future of autonomous transportation.
Key Insights
What is unique about the Tesla Cybercab's design and how does it differ from Tesla's current robotaxi service?
The Tesla Cybercab is a two-door, two-passenger vehicle designed exclusively for fully autonomous operation, lacking a steering wheel or pedals, unlike Tesla's current robotaxi service which uses conventional 2025 Model Y vehicles with human safety monitors for most trips.[1][2][5]
What manufacturing process is Tesla using for the Cybercab and what are its production goals?
Tesla is employing a novel 'Unboxed' manufacturing method for the Cybercab, which assembles large sub-sections in parallel to reduce complexity and assembly time, with goals to reach a production pace of one vehicle every 10 seconds and long-term volume exceeding all other Tesla models.[1][2][4]