Tesla's Cybercab, an autonomous vehicle, was spotted testing on public roads in Los Altos, California, marking its first such appearance. A person occupied the driver's seat during the test, conducted near the company's Engineering HQ. This sighting aligns with Tesla's ongoing advancements in Full Self-Driving technology.
On October 29, 2025, Tesla enthusiast Sawyer Merritt reported the first public road testing of the Cybercab in Los Altos, California, a location approximately 10 minutes from Tesla's Engineering Headquarters. "BREAKING: Tesla's Cybercab spotted testing on public roads for the first time!" Merritt posted on X, noting that a person was in the driver's seat, as expected at this early stage of development.
This event underscores Tesla's push toward autonomous driving. Earlier that day, at 18:34 UTC, Tesla shared a post about a "Design & Engineering deep dive of the new Model Y Performance," highlighting ongoing vehicle innovations. Later, at 22:02 UTC, the company emphasized progress in its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software: "Humans won’t get any better at driving, but FSD keeps improving."
The Cybercab test represents a milestone in Tesla's autonomous vehicle efforts, building on FSD enhancements. While the vehicle was not fully driverless during this sighting, it signals real-world validation near Tesla's core operations in California. No further details on the test's duration or specifics were provided in the reports.