Tesla Showcases Cybercab Robotaxi Prototype in European Tour

The futuristic self-driving taxi, which lacks a steering wheel and pedals, is set to be displayed in major European cities but remains years away from production.

• Tesla's Cybercab, a two-seater autonomous taxi prototype, is being exhibited in Berlin, Paris, and London through December 8, with additional stops planned in Amsterdam, Stockholm, and Oslo.
• The vehicle, unveiled in October at a private event in Los Angeles, features a minimalist design with no steering wheel or pedals and operates through app-based ride requests.
• Tesla plans to begin production of the Cybercab in 2026, though CEO Elon Musk has acknowledged his tendency to miss deadlines in the past, leaving the timeline uncertain.
• Competitors like Waymo and Baidu are already operating robotaxis in the U.S. and China, raising questions about Tesla's reliance on camera-based systems over more expensive technologies like lidar.
• The European tour aims to generate excitement around Tesla's vision for autonomous mobility, despite the Cybercab's unavailability for purchase or testing at this stage.

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