Tesla’s vision of a fully autonomous future is rapidly becoming a reality, as evidenced by recent drone sightings at Gigafactory Texas. The footage confirms that production-ready versions of the Cybercab are now being tested at the site’s crash testing facility, and they are notably missing any form of traditional human controls.
The discovery was made by drone pilot Joe Tegtmeyer, who captured multiple units of the two-seat electric vehicle. These models appear to be the final production design, distinct from earlier prototypes that sometimes featured temporary steering wheels for engineering purposes.
Tegtmeyer shared specific details about the units he observed, noting that they were Cybercab production versions with stickers on the tires, no steering wheel, and seat belts across both front seats at the crash testing facility. He also pointed out that the wheels seen on these units match those used in the production area, indicating that they may be the final designs without the wheel covers installed.
These Cybercabs are likely being prepared for crash testing to validate the production cars and the assembly line. A tow hook installed at the front of the vehicles suggests that testing is progressing smoothly.
The timing of these sightings aligns with Tesla’s ambitious production schedule, with volume manufacturing of the Cybercab set to begin in April. The absence of a steering wheel in the crash-test units indicates Tesla’s confidence in its unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, which is already in use in the company’s Robotaxi fleet in Austin.
Overall, these developments mark a significant step forward in Tesla’s quest for fully autonomous vehicles and showcase the company’s commitment to innovation in the electric vehicle industry. Stay tuned for more updates as Tesla continues to push the boundaries of technology and transportation.