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2026.02.19 15:14 GMT+8

Tesla's first Cybercab rolls off line, April mass production planned

Updated 2026.02.19 15:14 GMT+8
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The Tesla Cybercab autonomous robotaxi is showcased during the 2026 Chicago Auto Show, Chicago, Illinois, U.S., February 6, 2026. /VCG

Tesla said on Wednesday that its first mass-produced Cybercab has officially rolled off the production line at its Gigafactory in Texas. The company's CEO Elon Musk also posted on X to congratulate the team on completing the first production version of the Cybercab, marking a key step toward the commercial rollout of Tesla's Robotaxi business.

One of the Cybercab's most distinctive features is the complete removal of a steering wheel and pedals. The vehicle is designed to operate entirely on Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. Musk said in a post on X on Monday that Tesla expects to begin mass production of the Cybercab in April.

Musk has repeatedly associated the Cybercab with a manufacturing overhaul known as the "unboxed" process, which is designed to streamline vehicle production. Under this approach, different sections of the Cybercab would be built in parallel across separate factory zones and later integrated, rather than moving through a traditional assembly line. 

Tesla says the model could lower costs, shrink factory footprints and speed up output, although it has yet to be confirmed whether the system will be deployed in practice.

Despite the production milestone, large-scale deployment of the Cybercab still faces regulatory hurdles. U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards require vehicles to be equipped with safety features such as steering wheels, and Tesla is seeking special exemptions. The California Department of Motor Vehicles on February 18 said it would not proceed with a planned 30-day suspension of Tesla's sales licenses after the company revised its descriptions of its autonomous-driving features to address regulatory concerns.

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