Tesla is now taking orders for the Cybercab in the US at $29,990, with a required $299 monthly Autonomy Subscription and a $1,000 non‑refundable deposit, targeting delivery in December 2026.
Tesla has begun accepting orders for its Cybercab, a two‑seat autonomous vehicle that lacks a steering wheel or pedals, from a limited group of US customers. The base price is set at $29,990, but buyers must also subscribe to the Autonomy Service at $299 per month, equivalent to $3,588 annually. A non‑refundable $1,000 deposit is required to secure a reservation, and deliveries are projected for December 2026.
For now, delivery is restricted to five Texas cities – Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Fort Worth – and each customer may purchase only one Cybercab. The vehicle can operate solely within Tesla’s existing geofenced robotaxi zones, and the monthly subscription is mandatory for any use, meaning the purchase price alone does not grant full ownership rights.
Elon Musk told YouTuber Marques Brownlee on X that the $299 monthly charge may be higher than intended, suggesting a more appropriate fee would be around $115 per month, similar to Tesla’s Full Self‑Driving and connectivity packages on other models. Musk also confirmed that the Cybercab will become available nationwide once regulatory approvals are secured.
Production of the Cybercab started earlier this year, and Tesla announced plans to wind down Cybertruck manufacturing around mid‑2027 to free capacity for robotaxi production. The company has not disclosed when regular customers will be able to place orders en masse, nor whether the $299 subscription will be reduced.
The rollout underscores Tesla’s shift toward a service‑oriented revenue model, where recurring fees complement vehicle sales. If the current pricing and geographic limits remain, the Cybercab is likely to appeal more to fleet operators and urban mobility providers than to individual buyers seeking unrestricted autonomous driving.
TechTimes Perspective
TechTimes believes Tesla’s decision to open Cybercab orders now, despite the high monthly subscription and location constraints, signals an accelerated push toward a robotaxi‑first business model. The $29,990 sticker price looks attractive, yet the $299 per month could deter private owners and push the product toward corporate fleets. In Vietnam, should Tesla obtain regulatory clearance and adjust pricing, local ride‑hailing firms might partner with the company to deploy autonomous fleets, potentially reshaping urban transport and creating new opportunities for domestic tech suppliers.
