Abstract:
Tesla said that it has opened Cybercab reservations to a small number of customers, which means that the company is preparing to launch this self-driving car to ordinary consumers. The two-seat model, which lacks a steering wheel and pedals, was previously available in Austin as part of Tesla's self-driving taxi service. The official Tesla self-driving taxi account posted on the X platform on Friday that Cybercab will now be available for purchase to "selected customers" within the service coverage area.
It's unclear how Tesla defines personal use, or whether the personal version of the Cybercab can only be driven within existing geofenced areas in Austin - the only location where the self-driving vehicle currently operates as a driverless rental. Tesla has previously only released an interest registration form for fleet operators and has not opened reservations for the personal version of Cybercab.
Matt Holm, chairman of the Tesla Austin Owners Club, posted a screenshot of the email, showing that he placed the order after receiving the reservation invitation: the vehicle is priced at US$29,990, and a monthly subscription fee of US$299 is required to use the car.
Cybercab’s regulatory outlook remains uncertain. In September this year, the day after the car was released, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched an investigation to verify the process and technical data used by Tesla to self-certify that the car met all federal safety standards.
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