Tesla is selling the Cybercab to private buyers, but it won't move without a $299 monthly subscription

Tesla is now selling its Cybercab, a robotaxi with no steering wheel or pedals, to private buyers for $29,990. However, owners must pay a $299 monthly subscription for the software that drives the car, which they are not allowed to use for earning money. The sales are currently invitation-only and limited to those living in cities with Tesla's existing Robotaxi service.

The Cybercab has already been deployed in Austin, with 278 units in operation. Unlike Tesla's regular models, which charge $99 a month for Full Self-Driving, the Cybercab's Autonomy Subscription is the only way to get it moving. If an owner cancels or Tesla suspends their account, the car cannot be used on public roads. The monthly fee, which adds about $17,600 to the base cost over five years, is more than a new Model 3 or Model Y. Tesla has not yet received federal safety approval for the car's public road use.