Tesla’s Cybercab Expands Testing to Chicago
Tesla is making waves in the autonomous vehicle industry once again, this time with sightings of its Cybercab in Chicago. The company appears to be quietly expanding its testing beyond its usual hotbeds, with a recent photo posted on Tesla’s official Robotaxi account showing the Cybercab cruising past Wrigley Field.
The image, captioned simply as “Da cab,” has sparked excitement among Tesla enthusiasts, marking what seems to be the first public confirmation of Cybercab testing in Illinois. This development signals Chicago as the latest location where Cybercab validation vehicles are now operating, joining the ranks of California and Austin.
The Cybercab is Tesla’s upcoming two-seat, all-electric autonomous vehicle designed specifically for the company’s Robotaxi network. Unlike traditional Teslas, the Cybercab is purpose-built for ride-hailing, with Tesla banking on it to help rapidly scale the Robotaxi service.
While Cybercab sightings were once rare, recent weeks have seen a surge in testing activities. With at least eight units actively operating in Austin and the Bay Area, the addition of a ninth in Chicago indicates that Tesla is moving into a more advanced phase of validation ahead of volume production, slated to begin in April.
As testing expands geographically, it’s clear that Tesla is stress-testing the Cybercab in diverse traffic and weather conditions, including highway scenarios. Elon Musk’s vision of an autonomous ride-hailing future is inching closer to reality, with the Cybercab at the forefront of innovation.
When the Cybercab enters production, it is expected to ship without a steering wheel, pedals, or side mirrors, relying entirely on Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system. While current test vehicles still have traditional controls, Tesla has hinted that these components are only temporary, paving the way for a fully autonomous driving experience.
With Cybercab testing now encompassing another state and a major U.S. city, Tesla’s autonomous ride-hailing future is fast approaching. Stay tuned for more updates on the Cybercab as Tesla continues to revolutionize the transportation industry.