Tesla has begun production of the Cybercab. Let's hope it can genuinely operate autonomously this time.

      Tesla has successfully completed production on the Cybercab, but it still faces challenges in the race for autonomous driving technology.

      Tesla has a track record of making announcements prematurely. On April 24, 2026, Elon Musk shared a POV video of a Cybercab without a steering wheel as it exited Gigafactory Texas, causing a stir online.

      Musk has verified that mass production of the autonomous robotaxi has commenced. However, the company still needs to tackle the more challenging aspects of the project.

      What has Tesla actually created?

      For those who are just catching up, the Cybercab is a two-seat vehicle equipped with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving neural network. It is intentionally designed without a steering wheel or pedals, featuring cameras instead of side mirrors.

      The initial production units of the Cybercab were produced in February 2026, with continuous mass production beginning in April 2026. The expected price is projected to be under $30,000, making it an affordable option in the robotaxi market.

      So, what’s the drawback?

      The existence of the Cybercab relies on one crucial factor: its capability to drive autonomously. However, Tesla has not completely resolved this issue yet. Currently, the company’s supervised robotaxi fleet experiences crashes at about four times the rate of human drivers, with one incident occurring approximately every 57,000 miles instead of once every 229,000 miles.

      Musk has acknowledged that the software can occasionally leave vehicles "scared to move" or trap them in infinite loops. At present, the unsupervised FSD for consumer cars is pushed back to the fourth quarter of 2026, a deadline that is being approached cautiously.

      This product milestone comes during a time when Tesla's global sales have declined for the second year in a row. The Cybercab currently stands as the company’s most significant hope for a turnaround. However, ensuring it operates autonomously and safely remains a primary concern for millions of commuters.

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