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Tesla schedules September launch event for purpose-built Cybercab
The invite-only presentation in Austin will showcase Tesla's two-seat vehicle designed without a steering wheel or pedals.
The short version
- Tesla announced an invite-only event in Austin on September 3 to launch its purpose-built two-seat Cybercab vehicle, accompanied by a public livestream.
- The Cybercab features no steering wheel or pedals and will operate using the same full self-driving software stack as Tesla's existing Model Y robotaxi fleet in Austin.
- The vehicle is rated at approximately 165 Wh per mile and weighs 3,113 pounds with a 48 kWh battery, offering higher energy efficiency than the Model Y while reducing passenger capacity.
Key facts
- Tesla confirmed a Cybercab launch event scheduled for September 3 in Austin, Texas.[Electrek]
- The Cybercab is a purpose-built two-seater with no steering wheel, no pedals, a 48 kWh battery, and a weight of 3,113 pounds.[Electrek]
- The Cybercab will run on the same Full Self-Driving software stack used by Tesla's Model Y robotaxis operating in Austin.[Electrek]
- Event invitations are tied to Tesla's rider sweepstakes for top participants and mail-in entrants, with attendees required to be age 21 or older.[Electrek]
What remains uncertain
- It is unclear how rapidly or extensively Tesla will expand its active unsupervised fleet count beyond its current operating size following the launch.[Electrek]