Tesla is gearing up to release details about its new two-seat Cybercab robotaxi amid plans to greatly expand the service to multiple states.
Tesla has posted multiple teasers on X about the upcoming reveal, including an Aug. 29 post promising the Cybercab reveal is "less than one week away." The company is planning to hold an event at its Austin headquarters on Sept. 3, according to multiple reports
.Less than a week away https://t.co/tL1j0dR3XW
— Tesla (@Tesla) August 29, 2026
Tesla is planning to expand its Robotaxi service to a "dozen or so states" by the end of the year, CEO Elon Musk told investors as his company was reporting first-quarter earnings on April 22.
Tesla said on its website that Cybercab will be a "purpose-built fully autonomous vehicle, will offer rides in
your area in the future."
Musk has also said the Robotaxi will be a big part in his company's "overall shift to an autonomous future."
— Tesla (@Tesla) September 2, 2026
With that in mind, the USA TODAY Cars team took a look at what we know about the Tesla Cybercab and the company's plans for its Robotaxi expansion.
What are the specs of the Tesla Cybercab?
Tesla revealed in documents submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in May that the Cybercab will have a fully electric motor. It will weigh 3,113 pounds and have a 48 kWh lithium-ion battery with a charge depleting range of about 418 miles.
Tesla said the Cybercab will be all-wheel drive and have 219 horsepower. The vehicle will have regenerative braking that is commonplace on most fully electric cars.
How will riding in Tesla Cybercab compare to the experience of being an Uber or Lyft passenger?
Tesla said rides in Cybercab robotaxi will be ordered using a cell phone app that is similar to the ones riders use now to search for Uber and Lyft rides.
The company says drivers will have create an account, and the app is currently only available on Apple iOS devices.
Tesla says drivers will wait for their Cybercab rides at a designated pickup location, and they will notified when the car arrives via the app. But there's one big catch: In a Tesla Cybercab, there will no human driver behind the wheel to greet when you open the door.
Tesla says passengers will simply tap a "Start Ride" button when they enter the Cybercab cars to get their trip going. The company said riders will be able to personalize their Robotaxi experience with different features such as climate settings and seat position. They will also be able to stream much the Robotaxi app, and certain driver profile settings will carry over for Tesla vehicle owners.
The @Tesla Cybercab is currently on display at the USDOT in Washington, D.C., and it's full of interesting details 😍
— Ming (@tslaming) March 11, 2026
🦿 Even though it’s the smallest Tesla yet, it actually offers more legroom than any other model in the lineup
📽️ The cabin features a massive screen that’s… https://t.co/NC9Btds8aj pic.twitter.com/StxcblTwBD
The company says riders should gather their belongings upon arrival at the decision, exit the vehicle, close all doors and provide feedback via the app upon conclusion of their ride.
On its website, Tesla says "we want Robotaxi pricing to be simple and easy for you to understand."
"Initially, as part of our introductory program, we will charge a simple, affordable rate plus applicable taxes and fees for all rides within the available service area," the company said. But there's a caveat there too: Tesla says "pricing is subject to change."
Where do Tesla's Robotaxis operate?
Tesla says it currently operates its Robotaxis using Model Ys in limited areas of Austin, Dallas, Houston and in California.
The company has previously told investors that it plans to expand the service to cities such as Phoenix, Miami, Orlando, Tampa and Las Vegas.
Musk told investors on the April earnings call that his company's expanded Robotaxi service will use the same software that is being used in Austin and San Francisco.
"The limiting factor for expansion is really rigorous validation," Musk said. "Making sure things are completely safe. We don’t want to have a single accident or injury with the expansion of robotaxi and we've to the credit of the team, not had a single one to date."
Keith Laing is an automotive reporter on the National Trending Desk at USA TODAY. Contact Keith at klaing@usatodayco.com.
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