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Tesla Cybercab joins fleet and drives itself out of factory
Tesla released footage showing the Cybercab autonomously driving out of Gigafactory Texas, navigating traffic and signs unassisted. Tesla’s AI lead Ashok Elluswamy confirmed commercial Robotaxi operations will soon start in Austin, the debut city for the vehicle. Mass production began in April 2026 with units staged for delivery. Tesla previously automated Model Y autonomous exits in Texas and Berlin, now extending this to the Cybercab. Tesla self-certified its FSD vehicles as SAE Level 4 in Texas, easing driverless deployment, with steering wheels and pedals as a legal fallback.
- Cybercab drives itself out of Gigafactory Texas
- Mass production started in April 2026
- Austin will be Cybercab’s first commercial market
🔎 Why it matters: The Cybercab production version and its SAE Level 4 certification in Texas are critical for autonomous commercial launch in Austin.
📈 Upside: Enables driverless Robotaxi operations without safety drivers or monitors, improving logistics and service.
📉 Risk: The backup plan for steering wheel and pedals suggests regulatory challenges remain.
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