Key facts
- Tesla aims to sell Cybercabs by year-end 2026.
- Cybercabs lack manual controls like steering wheels or pedals.
- NHTSA is investigating Tesla's self-certification of Cybercab safety.
Tesla to sell Cybercabs by year-end amid safety probe
IN SHORT
Tesla plans to begin selling its Cybercab autonomous vehicles to customers by the end of the year, according to engineering vice president Lars Moravy. The company will initially focus on its own robotaxi fleet before scaling up third-party sales, even as the NHTSA investigates the vehicle's compliance with safety standards.
Key Numbers
2026Cybercab sales target year
Who's Involved
Tesla
aims to sell Cybercab robotaxis by year-end
Lars Moravy
Tesla vice president of vehicle engineering
Elon Musk
ambition of turning Tesla into AI and robotics company
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
investigating Cybercab compliance with safety regulations
Ashok Elluswamy
Tesla head of AI
↳ Why This Matters
Tesla's push to deploy driverless vehicles faces regulatory scrutiny over safety standards, potentially impacting the company's transition into an AI and robotics firm. The outcome of the NHTSA investigation could influence the broader adoption of autonomous vehicles.