GoKawiilTesla opens personal-use Cybercab orders at $29,990 plus $299 monthly fee
Tesla has begun inviting select customers to order its driverless Cybercab for personal use, priced at $29,990 with a required $299-per-month Autonomy Subscription. The vehicle has no steering wheel, pedals, or manual controls, and will only operate autonomously within Tesla's existing geofenced robotaxi zones in parts of Texas and Florida. Tesla AI lead Ashok Elluswamy said the car will function unsupervised in the same areas as its Robotaxi service, but serving individual owners instead.
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Selling Cybercabs to individuals marks a shift from Tesla's earlier plan to limit sales to fleet operators building out its robotaxi network, suggesting the company may be moving faster toward consumer ownership of autonomous vehicles than previously indicated. However, the mandatory subscription and geofencing mean buyers won't have full control or nationwide usability, raising questions about real-world practicality. The NHTSA's ongoing probe into Tesla's self-certification process for a vehicle lacking manual controls could also affect whether personal-use deliveries, targeted for December 2026, proceed as planned.
- Tesla is now offering Cybercabs for personal ownership, not just fleet operators, at $29,990 plus a $299/month Autonomy Subscription.
- The Cybercab has no steering wheel or pedals and only operates within Tesla's existing geofenced robotaxi areas in Texas and Florida.
- NHTSA has opened an audit into Tesla's self-certification of the Cybercab, adding uncertainty to the vehicle's December 2026 delivery timeline.
Source: engadget.com — Mariella Moon, 2026-11-14
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