Tech content creator Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) is confident he will not have to shave his head after a bet concerning Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi. He wagered he would shave his head if Tesla sold the vehicle for $30,000 by the end of 2026, a goal he believes is unlikely to be met.
The bet highlights the ongoing skepticism surrounding Tesla's ambitious timelines for its autonomous driving technology and the Cybercab, a key component of its pivot towards AI and robotics. It also underscores the public's interest in the company's progress and the potential implications for its valuation.
Tech influencer Marques Brownlee, widely known as MKBHD, has stated he is confident he will not have to shave his head as part of a bet made in 2024. The wager stipulated that he would shave his head on camera if Tesla managed to sell its steering-wheel-and-side-mirror-free Cybercab to consumers for $30,000 before the end of 2026. Brownlee expressed his belief that Tesla faces significant hurdles, including achieving full self-driving capabilities, navigating regulatory approvals for a car without conventional hardware, and meeting the aggressive price point within the remaining months.
This confidence comes after Tesla took a step towards its robotaxi goal by adding the two-seat Cybercab to its public robotaxi service in Austin. However, Brownlee views this as a distant prospect from the initial promise of consumer availability by New Year's Eve. He acknowledged liking the Cybercab concept but remains skeptical about Tesla's ambitious timeline, a sentiment that has led him to increase his criticism of the EV company.
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, publicly countered Brownlee's optimism, suggesting via social media that the content creator might soon have to fulfill his bet. Brownlee also mentioned that if he loses the bet, he will shave his head and donate to cancer research, while others who bet against him would also shave their heads if they lose.