Cybercab

Name: Tesla Cybercab
Brand: Tesla

Autonomous robotaxi with no steering wheel or pedals

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Key Facts at a Glance

Seating 2 passengers
Real-World Range TBD (estimated 200+ mi)
Towing N/A
FSD Hardware AI5 Computer (next-gen)
Max Charging Rate Inductive (wireless) charging
Safety AI-driven 360° perception.

VERSION COMPARISON

	Cybercab $30,000
Tagline	Autonomous robotaxi. No steering wheel.
0-60 mph
Range
Drivetrain
Power
Towing
Highlights	Cheapest Tesla ever, Purpose-built autonomous
Verdict	Revolutionary concept. First unit produced Feb 2026. Consumer deliveries before 2027.

TL;DR

Cheapest Cybercab — $30,000 or less. Cheapest Tesla ever made.

Value Cybercab — Purpose-built autonomous vehicle at $30k.

YOLO Cybercab — No steering wheel. No pedals. Full autonomy.

The mistake? Expecting to drive it yourself - there's no steering wheel or pedals.

RELEASE HISTORY & WHAT CHANGED

Apr 2026

Production Start

First production units delivered.

FEATURE DEEP-DIVE

Full Self-Driving (FSD)

Hardware: AI5 Computer (next-gen)
Capabilities: Full autonomy — Level 4/5, no steering wheel, no pedals. Purpose-built robotaxi.
Option: Autonomy is the product — no manual driving possible
Subscription: Ride-hail pricing TBD

Charging

Max Rate: Inductive (wireless) charging
Range per 15 min: TBD
Home Charging: Wireless pad — no plug needed
Port: No charge port (wireless only)

Interior

No steering wheel or pedals
Butterfly doors with auto-open
Minimalist 2-seat cabin
Hatchback cargo opening
Full touchscreen entertainment
Climate control with phone-based pre-conditioning

Safety

AI-driven 360° perception. No crash test data yet (pre-production). Designed for full autonomy with redundant systems.

5-YEAR OWNERSHIP ESTIMATE

Fuel Savings (5 yr): N/A — not a personally-driven vehicle
Maintenance (5 yr): TBD — fleet maintenance model expected
Insurance: TBD — Tesla likely offers fleet insurance
Depreciation: Unknown — first-of-kind autonomous vehicle
Federal Credit: N/A — federal credit expired before production start
Bottom Line: Cost model unclear. May be purchased for personal robotaxi income or ride-hail use.

PRICING & SAVINGS

Federal EV Tax Credit (Expired)

The federal EV tax credit expired September 30, 2025. The up-to-$7,500 credit for new EVs (Section 30D) and up-to-$4,000 credit for used EVs (Section 25E) are no longer available for vehicles acquired after that date.

The federal tax credit for EV charging equipment (Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit) remains available — up to 30% of installation costs — through June 30, 2026.

STATE INCENTIVE EXAMPLES

California

Up to $7,500 CVRP

Clean Vehicle Rebate Project for qualifying buyers + HOV lane access stickers

Colorado

$5,000

State tax credit for new EVs

New Jersey

~7% sales tax exemption

No sales tax on zero-emission vehicles

New York

Up to $2,000

Drive Clean rebate at point of sale

Texas

No state rebate

No state income tax offsets total cost; check local utility rebates

OTHER SAVINGS

▸Federal charger tax credit: 30% of EV charger installation costs (through June 30, 2026)
▸Many employers offer pre-tax commuter benefits for EV charging
▸Some utilities offer time-of-use rates — charge overnight at $0.04-0.08/kWh
▸Tesla Supercharger network: ~$0.35-0.50/kWh, still 40-60% cheaper than gas
▸No oil changes, no transmission service, brake pads last 100k+ miles (regen braking)

The federal EV purchase credit expired Sept 30, 2025. State and local incentives vary and change frequently. Always verify current eligibility with your state's energy office and a tax professional before purchasing.