Tesla has announced it is now accepting reservations for the Cybercab from a limited group of customers, signaling the company's intention to bring its driverless vehicle to the general public.
The two-seater model, which lacks a steering wheel and pedals, had previously been deployed in Austin as part of Tesla's robotaxi service.
Tesla's official robotaxi account posted on X on Friday that the Cybercab would now be available for purchase to "select customers" within the service area.
It remains unclear how Tesla defines personal use, or whether the personal version of the Cybercab would only operate within the existing geofenced area in Austin, the only location where the autonomous vehicle currently runs as a driverless taxi.
Tesla had previously only distributed interest forms to fleet operators and had not opened reservations for a personal Cybercab.
Matt Holm, president of the Tesla Owners Club of Austin, shared a screenshot of an email showing he received a reservation invitation and placed an order: the vehicle is priced at $29,990, plus a $299 monthly subscription fee required to use the car.
The regulatory outlook for the Cybercab remains uncertain. In September, one day after the vehicle's unveiling, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched an investigation to examine the processes and technical data Tesla relied on to self-certify that the vehicle complies with all federal safety standards.
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