Tesla Cybercab orders opened on Friday for “select customers,” with the company listing the two-seat, steering-wheel-free vehicle at $29,990 and requiring a $299-per-month autonomy subscription to operate, according to Electrek. Tesla’s invitation-only ordering is limited to its Robotaxi service areas in Texas and Florida, and InsideEVs reports deliveries for personal use could start as soon as next month.
Tesla Cybercab orders: price, subscription and delivery
The order page captured by Electrek shows a $29,990 base price before taxes and an estimated delivery of December 2026 in Austin, Texas, with a $1,000 non-refundable deposit required to place an order. The autonomy subscription is pre-checked on the order page at $299 per month with one month included; Electrek reported the order fine print states, “Subscription and regular vehicle maintenance required to operate.” InsideEVs said customer deliveries for personal use will begin as soon as next month.
Key specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $29,990 |
| Autonomy fee | $299/month |
| Deposit | $1,000 (non-refundable) |
| Estimated delivery | December 2026 (Austin) |
| Seating | Two seats |
| Center screen | 21-inch |
| Cargo | 20.1 cu ft |
Where the Cybercab will operate
Tesla limited Cybercab operation to the same Robotaxi service areas it runs in eight cities: Austin, Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth and San Antonio in Texas, and Miami, Orlando and Tampa in Florida, Electrek reported. Independent tracker Koby Pierce tested addresses and found the areas where Tesla actually accepts pickups and drop-offs are substantially smaller than the advertised geofences — about 59% to 78% of the advertised polygons in six cities tested, with Austin at roughly 59%, Electrek said.
Regulatory status
Electrek noted the vehicle faces regulatory scrutiny: the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has asked Tesla to prove under oath that a car without a brake pedal meets federal safety standards that require one. Tesla responded to NHTSA on Oct. 30 and requested that the full response be kept confidential; NHTSA has not issued a ruling, Electrek reported.
Cost context
Electrek pointed out that while Tesla founder Elon Musk promised a Cybercab “below $30,000” when the vehicle was unveiled, the required autonomy subscription adds recurring costs. Electrek calculated that $299 per month equals $3,588 per year and estimated roughly $47,600 in subscription fees over five years before insurance, maintenance, taxes and charging.