Tesla opens Cybercab orders at $29,990 with fees and travel limits

Tesla has opened pre-orders for its autonomous Cybercab to select customers who want to purchase the vehicle for personal use. Early details show that the self-driving car comes with geographical restrictions, an extra recurring cost, and a delivery timeline stretched out over the next few years.

Pre-order terms and delivery targets

Buyers can secure the golden autonomous car for a base price of $29,990. However, the order terms require purchasers to take delivery in specific Texas cities. Early customer order pages indicate an estimated delivery timeframe of December 2026.

Owners must also pay a regular fee of $299 per month to operate the vehicle. Tesla chief executive Elon Musk commented that this monthly charge is too high. Musk stated the price should instead align with the cost of Full Self-Driving and connectivity on existing models, which is roughly $115 per month.

Geographic limits and production changes

The Cybercab will not be free to drive everywhere at launch. Tesla executive Ashok Elluswamy stated that the vehicle will run unsupervised only within designated zones where the company operates its robotaxi service, tailored to the owner’s needs. Musk noted that availability will expand across the country as the company secures regulatory approval.

To support manufacturing for the new vehicle, Tesla is shifting its factory resources. After Cybertruck sales missed company forecasts, Tesla revealed it will shut down Cybertruck production next year. The automaker plans to direct that newly freed plant capacity toward building more Cybercabs.