Overview
- Tesla has posted roughly 30 Cybercab manufacturing roles in Austin, signaling a production ramp at Gigafactory Texas.
- Denholm’s comments mark a shift from Elon Musk’s recent insistence that the vehicle would ship without a steering wheel or pedals.
- Company timelines reported by outlets point to a target for volume production starting in the second quarter of 2026.
- U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards generally require steering wheels and pedals, and exemptions are limited and slow, with a 2,500-vehicle cap cited in reporting.
- Recent development steps include launches on Tesla’s Fremont test track and crash testing conducted at Gigafactory Texas, according to reports.