No little kids allowed, and other new info about Tesla’s Cybercab
The company says no children under 13 can ride -- even with a parent. That's more restrictive than the Model Y SUVs it's using as robotaxis.
Tesla's private Cybercab event took place recently and was quite different from the company's usual large, loud, livestreamed events. The event lasted around 15 minutes and CEO Elon Musk did not speak, according to reports. The Cybercab promises to be a fully autonomous vehicle that uses cameras and AI for driving, but the company has not provided many details.
The details are scattered across PDFs released by Tesla and updated terms of service in its "Robotaxi" app. Additionally, a select few die-hard fans have spread the information online. One of the notable points in the Cybercab fine print is that children under the age of 13 are not allowed to ride in the vehicle at this time. Minors aged 8 to 17 are allowed, and Tesla provides guidelines for using child seats.
Interestingly, the Cybercab does not have the standard LATCH anchors for child seats, and instead, they can only be attached using the seat belt. All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult in both vehicles, according to Tesla. Despite Tesla's focus on eliminating unnecessary parts to reduce costs, the absence of LATCH anchors is surprising.
The company has also faced criticism for its reliance on electronic door latches, which can be problematic in case of accidents. In the Cybercab, unlocking the doors is a notable feature, as Tesla has come under fire for its electronic door latches in the past. The Cybercab uses a brake-by-wire system, similar to Tesla's steer-by-wire system on the Cybertruck, to cut costs.
The windows cannot be fully opened at this time, and the USB-C outlets provide 90W of power, which is roughly four times more than a typical car's outlets.
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