Tesla showcased the interior of its two-seat Cybercab robotaxi at a U.S. Department of Transportation event in Washington, D.C., highlighting features for autonomous rides. The display emphasized accessibility and space efficiency, with mass production planned for April 2026. Riders can expect app-based hailing similar to Uber and Lyft, but without a human driver.
Tesla revealed details of its Cybercab robotaxi during an event at the U.S. Department of Transportation headquarters in Washington, D.C., on March 10, 2026, aimed at boosting public acceptance of autonomous vehicles. The two-seat vehicle, designed without a steering wheel or pedals, offers generous legroom exceeding that of Tesla's Model Y, Model X, and Cybertruck, maximizing cabin space for passengers.
Observers noted a large ~21-inch center screen for entertainment and ride information, a larger interior camera compared to existing Tesla models, and an additional camera in the C-pillar to enhance the field of view for unsupervised Full Self-Driving. The rear storage area accommodates multiple golf bags, two carry-on suitcases, two full-size checked bags, certain bicycles, and foldable wheelchairs. Accessibility features include Braille on the stop/hazard lights button, used for emergency stops, and interior door releases, aiding blind passengers.
Riders will hail the Cybercab via a mobile app available on iOS devices, requiring an account creation. Upon arrival at a designated pickup, passengers enter, tap a 'Start Ride' button, and personalize settings like climate and seat position. Tesla vehicle owners' profiles may carry over. At the end, users gather belongings, exit, close doors, and provide app feedback. Tesla described the vehicle on its website as a 'purpose-built fully autonomous vehicle' for local rides in the future.
CEO Elon Musk has stated the robotaxi will play a big role in the company's 'overall shift to an autonomous future.' Pricing starts with a simple affordable rate plus taxes and fees, subject to change, differing from Uber and Lyft's factors like base charges, time, distance, and surcharges. Currently, Tesla operates robotaxis using Model Y vehicles in limited areas of Austin, Texas, and California, with plans to expand to Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Las Vegas. In Austin, recent pricing adjustments set a $3 base rate plus $1.40 per mile, up from $3.25 base and $1 per mile. Mass production begins in April 2026, with roughly half the parts of a Model 3 for efficiency, as noted by Cybercab Lead Engineer Eric E. in 2024: 'Two seats unlocks a lot of opportunity aerodynamically. It also means we cut the part count of Cybercab down by a substantial margin.'
