Key facts
- Tesla plans to launch its Cybercab autonomous vehicle service in Austin, Texas, as soon as August.
- The service will initially be available to Tesla employees on public roads.
- Cybercabs will then be integrated into the company's robotaxi service in Austin.
- Tesla has been conducting test drives and preparing for the launch in recent weeks.
- Production of the Cybercab is expected to increase later this year.
Tesla is gearing up for a public launch of its Cybercab, a purpose-built autonomous vehicle designed without pedals or a steering wheel, with a rollout planned for Austin, Texas, as early as August. The service will initially offer rides to Tesla employees on public roads before being integrated into the company's robotaxi service. In preparation, Tesla has conducted test drives, offered employee rides on private roads, and trained local first responders. The company began testing the production version of the Cybercab on public roads in June, with production expected to ramp up later this year. Cybercab is considered crucial to Tesla's broader ambitions for an autonomous ride-hailing service.