Tesla Celebrates First Cybercab Built at Austin Gigafactory

CEO Elon Musk congratulates team as purpose-built robotaxi nears production launch.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Tesla has celebrated the production of the first Cybercab, its new purpose-built autonomous vehicle, at the company's Gigafactory in Austin, Texas. CEO Elon Musk tweeted congratulations to the Tesla team on the milestone, as the Cybercab is expected to begin full production this spring.

Why it matters

The Cybercab represents Tesla's latest push into the autonomous vehicle market, building on the company's experience with its existing self-driving technology. As a purpose-built robotaxi, the Cybercab is designed to accelerate Tesla's ambitions in the ride-hailing and delivery services space, competing with other autonomous vehicle initiatives from companies like Waymo and Cruise.

The details

The first Cybercab was photographed surrounded by Tesla employees in hardhats, marking the official start of production for the new vehicle. While early prototypes have been spotted on Austin's streets, the final design of the Cybercab is expected to be revealed in April when Tesla aims to ramp up full production. The Cybercab is planned to be a fully autonomous vehicle without a steering wheel or control pedals, though it's unclear if the first production model adheres to that vision.

  • The first Cybercab was produced at Tesla's Gigafactory in Austin, Texas.
  • Tesla plans to further ramp up Cybercab production in April 2026.

The players

Tesla Inc.

An American electric vehicle and clean energy company that designs and manufactures electric cars, battery energy storage from home to grid-scale, solar panels and related products.

Elon Musk

The CEO of Tesla, who tweeted congratulations to the Tesla team on the production of the first Cybercab.

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What they’re saying

“congratulations to the Tesla team on making the first production Cybercab!”

— Elon Musk, CEO, Tesla Inc. (X)

What’s next

Tesla plans to reveal the final design of the Cybercab in April 2026 when it aims to further ramp up production of the autonomous vehicle.

The takeaway

The production of the first Cybercab marks a significant milestone for Tesla as it pushes forward with its autonomous vehicle ambitions, aiming to compete in the rapidly evolving ride-hailing and delivery services market.