Tesla Cybercab for Sale: $29,990 Price, $299 Monthly Fee & Delivery Date
Tesla has invited select customers to buy its driverless Cybercab for $29,990, with a $299 monthly fee and first deliveries in Austin this December.
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Austin, Texas, November 14, 2026 — Tesla has invited select customers in the United States to buy its driverless Cybercab for personal use, pricing the two-seat vehicle at $29,990 before taxes with a $299-a-month autonomy subscription and first deliveries in December in Austin, the company said on Friday.
The Cybercab is the first purpose-built autonomous vehicle offered for sale to private buyers. It has no steering wheel, pedals or mirrors, and it can only operate inside areas covered by Tesla's driverless service. Tesla unveiled it in October 2024; its own Austin driverless service has run it since September 3, 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Tesla is inviting select US customers to buy the Cybercab for $29,990 before taxes, with a $1,000 deposit.
- A $299 monthly Autonomy Subscription is required to operate the car, first month included.
- First deliveries are estimated for December 2026 in Austin, Texas, limited to supported service areas.
- The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reviewing how Tesla self-certified a vehicle with no steering wheel or foot brake.
Tesla Cybercab Price and $299 Monthly Subscription
Tesla posted the announcement on its Robotaxi account on X, sharing an image of the golden two-seater. The order page lists $29,990 before taxes, a $1,000 non-refundable deposit, and the $299 monthly Autonomy Subscription, first month included. Without the subscription, the car cannot be driven. Chief Executive Elon Musk said the fee is too high and should match the roughly $115 a month Tesla charges for Full Self-Driving on its other models. At $29,990 it is Tesla's cheapest vehicle, about $7,000 below the entry-level Model 3.
| Cybercab detail | Figure |
|---|---|
| Price before taxes | $29,990 |
| Deposit | $1,000, non-refundable |
| Autonomy Subscription | $299 a month, first month included |
| First deliveries | December 2026, Austin, Texas |
| Seats | Two |
| Controls | None |
Where the Cybercab Can Drive in Texas and Florida
The Cybercab is geofenced to Tesla's driverless service areas. The invitation email lists eight cities: Austin, Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth and San Antonio in Texas, and Miami, Orlando and Tampa in Florida. Arizona and Nevada will follow, and Musk said the offering will be available nationwide as Tesla receives regulatory approval.
Tesla launched its unsupervised robotaxi service in Austin in June 2025 and expanded it to Dallas, Houston and Miami in 2026. The Cybercab will work unsupervised wherever the robotaxi fleet runs, according to Ashok Elluswamy, Tesla's head of artificial intelligence.
NHTSA Review Still Open as Tesla Takes Deposits
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an audit query in September covering an estimated 1,000 Cybercabs, examining how Tesla self-certified the vehicles as compliant with federal safety standards. On September 10, the regulator ordered Tesla to show how a car with no foot brake meets federal standards that call for one; Tesla replied on October 30 and asked for its answer to stay confidential. The regulator has not ruled, so Tesla is taking deposits while the certification question is unresolved.
The Cybercab is now central to Tesla's strategy. The company announced on November 6 that it would wind down production of the Cybertruck pickup. Tesla called it an early-access, limited release, with most production reserved for its fleet. The company has not said how many customers were invited or when orders will open to the general public.
Tesla is betting driverless cars, like AI agents that now handle payments, can move from fleets into private hands, even as AI infrastructure funding tightens. Musk's companies are expanding across Texas, where the Cybercab will first reach buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Tesla Cybercab cost?
The Cybercab costs $29,990 before taxes, with a $1,000 non-refundable deposit. Buyers must also pay a $299 monthly Autonomy Subscription, first month included; the car cannot be driven without it.
Where can I drive a Tesla Cybercab?
Only in eight supported cities: five in Texas and three in Florida. The car is geofenced to those areas, and Tesla says Arizona and Nevada will be added later.
When will Cybercab deliveries start?
First deliveries are estimated in December 2026 in Austin, Texas, starting with invited customers only.
Has the Cybercab been cleared by US regulators?
No ruling has been issued. The regulator opened an audit query in September 2026 covering about 1,000 Cybercabs and asked how a vehicle with no foot brake meets federal standards. Tesla replied on October 30, and the review remains open.
The next step is the first December deliveries in Austin, and whether the regulator rules on certification before more buyers are invited.
