Tesla opens Cybercab pre-orders ‘for personal use,’ with geo restrictions and a $299 monthly fee
Tesla has opened pre-orders for its autonomous Cybercab for personal use, priced at $29,990 with a $299 monthly operating fee. The vehicles are currently restricted to specific geofenced areas in Texas, with deliveries expected by late 2026.
Why it matters
This marks a significant step in Tesla's transition toward an autonomous-first business model, signaling a shift away from traditional consumer vehicle ownership.
Tesla said on Friday evening that “select customers” now have the opportunity to pre-order the company’s autonomous, golden Cybercab “for personal use.”
More details became clear as those select customers looked at the order page. Tech reviewer Marques Brownlee posted that buyers “must accept delivery” in one of a handful of Texas cities and that the Cybercab will only operate in certain geofenced areas. The estimated delivery date is December 2026.
In addition to the $29,990 price tag, Cybercab owners will need to pay $299 per month to operate their vehicle.
In response to Brownlee’s post, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the Cybercab “will be available nationwide, as we receive regulatory approval.” He added that the monthly fee is “too high”: “Should match the cost of Tesla [Full Self-Driving] and connectivity for other models, which is more like ~$115/month.”
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