Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reiterated his confidence in the company's ability to meet the ambitious production schedule for the Cybercab, standing by the announced timeline once more.
This marks the third occasion in the last six months that Musk has explicitly confirmed the Cybercab is slated to begin production in April 2026.
In a statement on Monday morning, Musk reaffirmed that the initial manufacturing phase for the Cybercab will commence in April. He also clarified that the vehicle will not feature pedals or a steering wheel, two components that had been subjects of speculation as potential optional features.
Musk has a recognized tendency to propose aggressive timelines, and some Tesla products have been previewed for many years before finally reaching the market.
A frequent point of criticism directed at Musk is Tesla's history of not always meeting its announced deadlines. Examples include the Roadster, the Semi truck, and the Unsupervised Full Self-Driving package, all of which have been promised for completion "by the end of the year" on various occasions without being delivered by that time.
Despite this, many observers and supporters are willing to overlook missed deadlines as an inherent part of pioneering new technology. The focus for some is on the development progress itself, rather than specific launch dates.
The case of the Cybercab, however, is notable. Musk's triple confirmation of the April production start within a six-month period is somewhat unusual for him.
In December 2025, he stated that Tesla was "testing the production system" for the vehicle and that the "real production ramp starts in April."
He echoed this on January 23, stating "Cybercab production starts in April," and again on February 16, reinforcing April as the target for the start of the vehicle's production.