Tesla to exhibit Cybercab robotaxi in China: can it spark buzz amid slow sales?
Tesla is facing weaker sales in China this year, but the American electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer is looking to generate a buzz in its second-largest market by exhibiting its new self-driving vehicle, the Cybercab. The robotaxi – which operates entirely without a steering wheel, pedals or rear-view mirrors – would debut in major Chinese cities, including Beijing and Shanghai, starting…
Tesla is set to unveil its Cybercab robotaxi in China, a self-driving vehicle that operates without a steering wheel, pedals, or rear-view mirrors. The company aims to generate buzz in its second-largest market amid weaker sales this year, despite clarifying that the Cybercab exhibition does not indicate immediate sales in China.
Industry observers believe that the promotional tour could bolster Tesla's brand visibility, leveraging its large fan base in the world's largest EV market. The two-seat Cybercab, manufactured at Tesla's Texas Gigafactory, entered mass production in April and relies solely on a self-driving system to navigate public streets. However, Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory reported a 7.9% month-on-month decline in deliveries in August, with 86,166 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles delivered to customers globally.
Overall, China remains Tesla's second-largest market, accounting for 52% of the company's global vehicle production in 2025.
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