Following the recent prototype sighting in downtown Austin, leaked images and video reveal Tesla's production-ready Cybercab—a steering- and pedal-less vehicle for the 2026 Robotaxi fleet. Design refinements prioritize passenger comfort, with the vehicle displayed at Santana Row showroom in San Jose and spotted on Austin public streets.
Tesla's Cybercab is nearing mass production in April 2026 after testing on factory grounds and public streets, including the prototype observed driving in Austin traffic with temporary safety modifications.
New images shared by Sawyer Merritt on X (sourced from Cory_17) depict the updated production version at Tesla's Santana Row showroom. Interior enhancements for passenger-friendliness include ergonomic seats with upgraded cushions, two USB-C ports in the center console, refreshed ambient lighting, new carpet, and a recessed 21-inch dashboard display. An open dashboard slit indicates air vents, while powered butterfly doors have B-pillar controls. The redesigned trunk features a narrower opening, smoother lining, front carpet, and robust struts, possibly with rear vents.
Exterior changes incorporate frameless windows, dual windshield wipers, thicker-tired wheel covers, an updated front lightbar and bumper, plus tweaks to the roof, headliner, rear hatch, and door mechanisms—lessons from real-world testing.
The Cybercab will bolster Tesla's Austin Robotaxi service, where paid rides open to owners' vehicles and dedicated units in 2026 alongside FSD 14 (Unsupervised). Elon Musk envisions $0.30-per-mile costs at scale with wireless charging and self-cleaning, versus $1.25-$2 today.
