Tesla has begun inviting select US customers to buy the steering-wheel-free Cybercab for personal use at US$29,990 (approx. A$44,100) before taxes, but operation requires a US$299 monthly autonomy subscription and is restricted to supported robotaxi service areas.

The two-seat electric vehicle has no pedals either, with owners managing rides through an app rather than driving it themselves.

“Select customers are now being invited to purchase Cybercab for personal use,” Tesla said through its official Robotaxi account on X on 13 November US time.

Invited buyers face a US$1,000 (approx. A$1,500) non-refundable order deposit, with estimated delivery in December 2026 in Austin, Texas.

Tesla lists the US$29,990 figure as an estimated purchase price excluding taxes. It falls just below the “below $30,000” US price Elon Musk promised when Cybercab was unveiled in October 2024.

The autonomy subscription is pre-selected at checkout, with one month included in the purchase. After that, it costs US$299 (approx. A$400) per month excluding taxes and is billed separately until cancelled.

Tesla requires both the subscription and regular vehicle maintenance for operation. Its invitation also specifies that Cybercab is only available in supported service areas.

Tesla’s robotaxi service currently operates in parts of Austin, Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth and San Antonio in Texas, and Miami, Orlando and Tampa in Florida. Personal ownership does not remove that geographic restriction.

Tesla describes Cybercab as fully autonomous, using its vision-based AI and the same AI4 computer hardware fitted to current Model 3 and Model Y vehicles.

Equipment includes a 21-inch centre touchscreen, butterfly doors and wireless inductive charging, while cargo capacity is 569 litres. Battery capacity and driving range have not been published.

Orders remain invitation-only, with Tesla yet to say when or whether purchasing will open more widely.

Australian tour is a showcase, not a sales launch

Cybercab is not confirmed for sale in Australia, and there is no Australian pricing.

Tesla’s Australian Cybercab tour began in Sydney on 21 September 2026, with Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth also on the itinerary. Auckland follows in 2027.

Tesla describes the tour as a showcase rather than a local robotaxi launch. Its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system is available in Australia, but the driver remains responsible.

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