Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently confirmed his commitment to delivering a sub-$30,000 US Cybercab to the public before 2027. This announcement was made during an exchange on X, where Musk unequivocally stated that Tesla would indeed sell the autonomous vehicle for $30,000 US or less within the specified timeframe. The tech community is eagerly awaiting the realization of this promise, especially after popular tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee expressed skepticism following the “We, Robot” event in October 2024. Brownlee went as far as vowing to shave his head on camera if Tesla manages to hit the price and date targets.
The Cybercab is Tesla’s revolutionary vision for a fully autonomous future. This sleek, two-seater vehicle is designed without a steering wheel or pedals, relying solely on Tesla’s AI-powered Full Self-Driving (FSD) software. With butterfly-wing doors and inductive (wireless) charging instead of a traditional charging port, the Cybercab aims to operate at a cost of approximately $0.20 per mile, potentially making it a more economical option than public transit.
In February 2026, the Cybercab program transitioned from concept to reality as the very first validation unit rolled off the production line at Giga Texas. Although volume production is set to commence in April 2026, Musk anticipates a slow ramp-up due to the incorporation of numerous new parts and an innovative “unboxed” manufacturing process. Furthermore, Tesla has expanded public road testing of the Cybercab to five U.S. states, including California and Texas, signaling the imminent arrival of this groundbreaking autonomous vehicle.
As the countdown begins for the future of transport and the fate of MKBHD’s hair hangs in the balance, the tech world eagerly awaits the widespread availability of the Tesla Cybercab. Stay tuned for more updates on this game-changing innovation.