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Tesla Gets Extra Time to Answer NHTSA's Cybercab Probe

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NHTSA granted Tesla 30 days to respond to its Special Order on the Cybercab's federal safety certification, instead of the eight weeks it had requested. The deadline moves from September 30 to October 30, 2026. Tesla had asked to extend it to November 20, citing the 'voluminous nature of the request.' The order is part of Audit Query 26002, opened September 3 to evaluate whether the Cybercab complies with FMVSS. NHTSA raises 21 questions, focused on how Tesla self-certified a vehicle without a steering wheel, pedals, or side mirrors, and on why Tesla did not apply for an exemption.

🔎 Why it matters: NHTSA's central question is why Tesla did not seek an exemption, which allows up to 2,500 vehicles per year, as Zoox did. Without one, Tesla must show the Cybercab meets current rules without a steering wheel or pedals. The response, due October 30, will shape how quickly the Cyb
📈 Upside: Tesla gains 30 additional days to prepare its answers to NHTSA's 21 requests.
📉 Risk: Current rules remain binding until NHTSA's June proposal to drop some manual-control requirements is finalized, so the self-certification is judged under today's standards.
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