Tesla Begins Production Cybercab Public Road Tests in Austin

Tesla commenced public on-road engineering tests of production-spec Cybercabs in Austin on June 30, 2026, marking the first real-world validation of a purpose-built autonomous vehicle without manual driving controls. The vehicle features a 3,113-pound curb weight, 219 hp rear motor, 48 kWh battery, and achieves 165 Wh/mi efficiency, supported by recent NHTSA regulatory changes removing mandatory steering wheel and brake pedal requirements for Level 4 autonomous systems.