Tesla’s Cybercab goes on sale for ‘personal use’ but there are caveats

Tesla's Cybercab, once a mere promise by the company's CEO Elon Musk, is now a reality for select customers. The vehicle, initially introduced as a robotaxi for the public, is now available for personal use. However, there are several caveats to this availability.

Invitations are being sent out to select customers who can use the vehicle for personal purposes. There is no public order page, and Tesla is not revealing who receives these invitations or how they are chosen. Marques Brownlee, a prominent tech reviewer, has an invite, likely due to his public endorsement of the Cybercab's affordability.

The Cybercab costs $29,990 upfront, but there's also a $300-per-month subscription. Elon Musk himself has admitted that this price is too high for his liking. He suggested that the subscription fee should align with the cost of Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) and connectivity for other models, which is closer to $115 per month.

Currently, the Cybercab is estimated to be delivered in December, which means it may not reach customers before the end of 2026 if there are any delays. Additionally, the vehicle is limited to use within a few cities in Texas and Florida due to geofencing restrictions. This means that for some recipients, like Brownlee who lives in New York, the Cybercab might not be usable in their home area until there's wider regulatory approval for these vehicles.

Despite these limitations, Brownlee has placed an order to see what happens. Tesla is clearly ramping up production and operations, and it might not be long before the Cybercab becomes more widely available.