Tesla's Cybercab has started production. Let's hope it can truly drive autonomously this time.

      Tesla has completed the manufacturing of the Cybercab, yet the challenge of achieving full autonomy is still ongoing.

      Tesla has a history of making announcements before products are fully ready. On April 24, 2026, Elon Musk shared a POV video of a Cybercab without a steering wheel exiting Gigafactory Texas, generating significant excitement online.

      Musk has stated that mass production of the autonomous robotaxi has commenced, but the company still faces the tougher challenge ahead.

      What has Tesla created, exactly?

      For those who are not up to speed, the Cybercab is a two-seater vehicle equipped with Tesla's Full Self-Driving neural network. It is purposely designed without a steering wheel or pedals and utilizes all-around cameras instead of side mirrors.

      The first production units of the Cybercab came off the assembly line in February 2026, with continuous volume production commencing in April 2026. The anticipated pricing is under $30,000, aiming to establish the vehicle as an affordable option in the robotaxi market.

      So, what’s the issue?

      The Cybercab’s future hinges on its capacity for self-driving. However, Tesla has not completely resolved this challenge yet. The current supervised robotaxi fleet experiences incidents at roughly four times the frequency of human drivers: around one incident per 57,000 miles instead of one per 229,000 miles.

      Musk has acknowledged that the software can occasionally cause the cars to be “scared to move” or get stuck in perpetual loops. At this point, unsupervised FSD for consumer vehicles has been postponed to the fourth quarter of 2026, a deadline that is being approached with great caution.

      This product milestone comes during a period when Tesla’s global sales have declined for the second consecutive year. The Cybercab represents the company’s most significant gamble for a turnaround, but achieving autonomous and safe operation is what millions of commuters truly prioritize.

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