Tesla Ramps Up Cybercab Production at Giga Texas

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Tesla has reached a major milestone in the production of its dedicated autonomous robotaxi, the Cybercab, at its Gigafactory Texas facility. Expert drone pilot Joe Tegtmeyer captured footage showing a significant surge in Cybercab activity, with 25 units spotted across the factory grounds - the largest single grouping of these vehicles seen by the public so far.

Why it matters

The increase in visible Cybercab inventory suggests Tesla is refining its 'unboxed' manufacturing process and moving closer to full-scale volume production of its sub-$30,000 two-seater autonomous vehicle. This aligns with Elon Musk's previous statements about the ramp-up timeline, and the presence of units at the crash testing site indicates Tesla is deep into the safety certification process.

The details

Tegtmeyer's footage showed 14 Cybercabs parked in a tight formation directly outside the factory exit, 9 units at the crash testing facility, and 2 others at the west End-of-Line facility. Several additional units were also seen driving around the grounds, indicating active dynamic testing is now a constant part of the factory's operations. This jump from a few scattered prototypes to dozens of finished units suggests Tesla is refining its revolutionary 'unboxed' manufacturing process.

• In mid-February, the first production Cybercab rolled off the line at Giga Texas.
• On March 3, 2026, drone footage captured the largest grouping of Cybercabs seen by the public so far.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Tesla is expected to begin full-scale volume production of the Cybercab in April, following the completion of the structural validation and safety certification process.