Tesla has released full technical specifications for its Cybercab autonomous taxi through EPA certification documents, revealing key details about the two-seat driverless vehicle for the first time.
The filings show the cab will use a 219bhp front-mounted motor paired with a 48kWh battery pack – both modest by Tesla standards. The lower-powered setup is designed for efficiency rather than performance.
Range and Efficiency Claims
Tesla claims the Cybercab will achieve 6 miles per kWh efficiency. That’s substantially better than the Model 3’s official 4.7m/kWh rating and well ahead of industry averages.
The company estimates more than 418 miles of range from the 48kWh battery based on lab testing.
However, the EPA applies a 0.7 modifier to lab figures for real-world estimates. That puts the Cybercab’s actual range at around 292.7 miles – close to the 300 miles Tesla claimed during the unveiling.
Weight and Design Details
The EPA documents reveal the Cybercab weighs 1,412kg – relatively light for an EV and similar to a Renault 5 or Fiat Grande Panda. Its gross vehicle weight of 1,692kg provides capacity for two passengers and luggage.
Unlike those traditional cars, the Cybercab is strictly a two-seater with front and rear luggage space.
The interior follows Tesla’s minimalist approach with just a single center screen. There’s no steering wheel or pedals since it’s designed for full autonomy, though test prototypes have manual controls.
Autonomous Driving Challenges
Tesla claims the Cybercab will operate fully autonomously without driver controls. But it hasn’t received regulatory approval for unsupervised self-driving operation.
There’s no clear roadmap for commercial introduction as a driverless taxi service.
Elon Musk said Tesla would first roll out unsupervised full self-driving to the Model 3 and Model Y before launching the Cybercab. As with previous FSD promises, that hasn’t happened.
Launch Timeline Uncertainty
No solid market launch plan exists for the Cybercab. Musk initially said it would go on sale “before 2027.”
The EPA listings include an “introduction into commerce” date of May 29, 2026. That represents a step toward production but doesn’t indicate any firm market timeline.
Given Musk’s history of over-promising delivery dates and the regulatory hurdles still ahead, commercially available Cybercabs could remain years away.
