Tesla Cybercab launch event set for September 3, public driverless rides possible

No steering wheel, no pedals, no driver – and now Tesla is getting ready to put the Cybercab into service.

Tesla has confirmed a Cybercab Launch Event for 3 September, as its purpose-built robotaxi moves closer to production. Earlier reports had suggested that the company was looking to start production of the autonomous taxi as early as April.

A sports car shape for a robotaxi

The Cybercab looks more like a sleek coupe than a typical taxi, with a full-width light bar at the front and projector headlights that add to its futuristic look.

From the side, the low-slung body looks properly sporty, and the butterfly doors steal much of the attention.

At the rear, the design shares some of the Cybertruck's styling, including a full-width tail light.

No steering wheel or pedals

Elon Musk has said the Cybercab will not have a steering wheel, accelerator or brake pedal, leaving the car to handle driving through Tesla's FSD system.

Inside, the seats use a single-piece design, with the backrest and cushion split into separate sections. A fold-away centre armrest sits between the seats, while a central screen is positioned in front.

Wireless charging and self-cleaning

There's no conventional charging port on the Cybercab. Instead, Tesla is expected to use wireless charging for the robotaxi.

The car is also reportedly being developed with a robotic arm that can clean the cabin, which would be a rather unusual feature even for a car as ambitious as the Cybercab.