Tesla held its Cybercab launch event in Austin yesterday, and while the company didn’t livestream the presentation, they did reveal lots of new details about the purpose-built robotaxi – everything from its efficiency and manufacturing process to the passenger experience.
One of the biggest new specifications is Cybercab’s aerodynamics. Tesla says the two-seater has a drag coefficient below 0.20, making it one of the most aerodynamic production vehicles ever developed. The company deliberately designed it for two passengers, saying more than 80% of rides involve two people or fewer.
Tesla also provided more details about what happens before a Cybercab even arrives. The Robotaxi network will search for nearby vehicles, including those currently completing another trip, and select whichever can reach the passenger fastest. Dynamic pricing will be used to balance supply and demand.
Once assigned, Cybercab will begin loading preferences stored in the rider’s Tesla account, automatically adjusting the temperature and seat position and restoring media accounts. A unique colour on the front light bar and interior lighting will help passengers identify their ride, while the Robotaxi app will display a compass pointing toward the correct vehicle.
Grok is integrated into Cybercab as well, accessible by voice, touchscreen or the app, with control over certain vehicle and ride functions. Tesla described the cabin as a “second living room” where passengers can watch videos, listen to music or work during a trip.
Accessibility was another major focus. Cybercab includes Braille on its doors and pull-over buttons, while the large butterfly doors provide a wider opening for passengers entering and exiting the vehicle. Tesla says it worked with disability groups and first responders during development.
Tesla also showed off Cybercab’s new Unboxed manufacturing process, which assembles separate vehicle modules rather than moving a completed body through a traditional production line. Tesla says the process reduces line size by 50% while allowing substantially higher output. The exterior panels use an injection-moulding process and recycled materials, eliminating the need for a conventional paint shop.
The event also brought a major milestone for Tesla’s broader autonomous program, with the company announcing its Robotaxi fleet has now accumulated more than 1 million miles of unsupervised driving.
Cybercab officially joined that fleet Thursday night to those who attended the event, and the next step won’t take long. Tesla says Cybercab rides will open to the public in Austin on Friday at 5 p.m. CT., although they didn’t specify how many Cybercabs will be available.
As we told you earlier this week, the company registered 45 units with the Texas DMV, so the fleet will likely only be that size, unless more are registered on Friday.
You can watch the full presentation below.
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