Tesla Confirms Cybercab Customer Deliveries for Late 2026
Tesla has set a target to begin selling its autonomous two-seater to private customers before the end of this year, though most units will initially remain in the company's own robotaxi fleet.
By Jian Chen ·
The long-running debate over when Tesla’s driverless Cybercab would actually reach the general public has reached a conclusion, with the company finally providing a specific timeframe for private sales.
During Tesla’s third-quarter 2026 earnings call held on October 21, Vice President of Engineering Lars Moravy stated that the company is working to get Cybercab units into the hands of customers before the end of 2026. This announcement puts an end to much of the speculation regarding whether the fully autonomous vehicle would be available in the immediate future or if it would remain exclusively a fleet vehicle for a longer period.
Moravy noted that production of the Cybercab is already underway at the Gigafactory in Texas. However, he clarified that every unit currently coming off the line is being allocated to Tesla’s internal Robotaxi fleet rather than being sold to individual buyers. The company is using these early units to build up its own service network before opening up private ownership.
As the operation scales, Moravy explained that Tesla plans to primarily deliver these fully designed autonomous vehicles to its customer base, with the Cybercab serving as the first model in that category. The initial rollout of private sales will be modest, allowing the company to gain necessary experience in areas such as delivery logistics, various ownership models, and the management of autonomous fleets that are no longer under Tesla’s direct operational control.
CEO Elon Musk reinforced the idea that private ownership of the Cybercab will be a limited offering. He described the vehicle primarily as a "transport-as-a-service" product rather than a traditional personal car like the Model 3, Model Y, or the upcoming Roadster. Musk emphasized that the "vast majority" of Cybercabs will remain owned by Tesla and operated as part of its ride-hailing service.
The Cybercab itself is a unique two-seater design that features no steering wheel or pedals, relying entirely on Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology. Production of the vehicle began in February of this year, and early units were integrated into the public Robotaxi service in early September. Tesla has previously indicated that it aims to price the Cybercab at approximately $30,000 when it becomes available for purchase.
Looking ahead, Ashok Elluswamy, Tesla’s Head of AI, indicated during the earnings call that unsupervised Full Self-Driving is expected to ship to consumer vehicles in the second quarter of 2027. He noted that early buyers or fleet operators might face geographically restricted autonomous operation due to the slower pace of regulatory agencies. These regulatory hurdles remain a significant factor as Tesla prepares for the first wave of Cybercab deliveries.
Source: Teslarati
