Tesla’s Elon Musk has finally revealed the long-awaited Cybercab, a sleek robotaxi with no pedals or steering wheel, during an event at Warner Bros Studios in California. Musk arrived in style in the futuristic vehicle, which features two wing-like doors, and emphasized that fully self-driving cars could be safer than human-driven ones, even suggesting owners could earn money by renting them out.
He projected production to start “before 2027,” though Musk humorously admitted he’s often too optimistic with timelines. The Cybercab, expected to compete with Waymo and others, would reportedly cost less than $30,000—a price analysts are skeptical Tesla can achieve.
Safety remains a major hurdle, with regulators yet to approve fully autonomous vehicles in many areas. Musk is pushing for unsupervised self-driving tech in Tesla’s Model 3 and Y in Texas and California by next year, but experts express concerns about its reliability compared to rivals using advanced sensors like Lidar.
Tesla’s robotaxi efforts are also behind schedule, with competitors like Waymo and GM’s Cruise already testing on U.S. roads. Still, Musk wowed attendees with not just the Cybercab, but also a prototype for a “Robovan,” capable of carrying 20 passengers.
While the vision is exciting, questions remain about whether Tesla can deliver on Musk’s bold promises in the robotaxi market, which has faced setbacks and safety issues in recent months.
