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Texas, Oktober 25, 2026 – Tesla is pressing forward with plans to sell its fully autonomous Cybercab robotaxis to the public by the end of 2026, even as U.S. regulators intensify scrutiny over whether the vehicles comply with long‑standing safety rules.
The announcement underscores Elon Musk’s ambition to transform Tesla from an electric car manufacturer into a robotics and artificial intelligence company, while raising questions about how quickly regulators and consumers will embrace cars without steering wheels or pedals.
The Cybercab, a two‑seater with butterfly doors, is designed to operate entirely without human input.
Tesla began offering paid rides in Austin, Texas last month, drawing attention from fans and influencers eager to experience the futuristic vehicle.
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Lars Moravy, Tesla’s engineering chief, confirmed that the company intends to begin public sales by year end, starting with limited fleets before expanding production.
Yet the rollout faces significant hurdles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into Tesla’s robotaxis, focusing on whether vehicles lacking manual controls meet federal safety standards.
Current regulations, written decades ago, mandate steering wheels, pedals, and mirrors requirements that Cybercabs deliberately omit.
Any delay or redesign could slow Tesla’s timeline and complicate its broader strategy.
For Musk, the Cybercab represents more than a new product line.
He has repeatedly described autonomy as Tesla’s defining advantage, predicting that robotaxis will reshape urban mobility and generate recurring revenue streams far beyond traditional car sales.
The company’s third quarter earnings report, released alongside the announcement, highlighted Tesla’s confidence in its autonomous roadmap despite regulatory uncertainty.
Still, challenges loom. Public trust in self‑driving technology remains fragile, particularly after years of missed deadlines and high profile accidents involving autonomous systems.
Competitors such as Waymo and Cruise already operate ride‑hailing services in select U.S. cities, but Tesla’s approach selling steering wheel free cars directly to consumer marks a bold departure.
If regulators approve the Cybercab, Tesla could become the first automaker to market fully autonomous vehicles for private ownership.
That milestone would force policymakers to reconsider outdated safety frameworks and could accelerate the adoption of driverless technology worldwide.
But if regulators resist, Tesla risks another delay in Musk’s long‑promised vision of autonomy.
At stake is not only Tesla’s reputation but also the future of mobility itself.
The Cybercab rollout will test whether consumers are ready to trust machines with complete control and whether regulators are prepared to rewrite the rules of the road.
