Tesla aims to sell Cybercab robotaxis by end of year despite federal probe
TSLA•Tesla aims to start selling Cybercab robotaxis to the public by the end of 2026, while the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigates how the vehicles comply with federal safety standards requiring manual controls. Tesla plans to expand Cybercab service to Dallas next month.
1. Sales target and rollout
Tesla vice president of vehicle engineering Lars Moravy said the company is aiming to get Cybercabs to customers by the end of 2026. He said Tesla plans to start small, learn about delivery, ownership and fleet management, and then scale. Tesla began offering paid rides on a small Cybercab fleet in Austin early last month.
2. Federal safety probe
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into how Tesla determined the Cybercab complies with federal vehicle-safety regulations. The vehicle has no steering wheel, pedals or mirrors, while existing standards require manual controls and remain in force as the agency considers proposed changes. Tesla has until October 30 to respond to the agency.
3. Service expansion plans
Tesla head of AI Ashok Elluswamy said the company plans to expand Cybercab service to Dallas next month and is seeking regulatory approvals to deploy the vehicles. The Cybercab is part of Tesla's robotaxi network, and the company intends for it to become the network's main driverless vehicle model. Elon Musk has said the vehicle will mainly be Tesla-owned and used for its ride-hailing service.
