Tesla Unveils Sub-$30,000 Cybercab and 20-Passenger Robovan
Tesla reveals its futuristic two-seater Cybercab and a surprise 20-passenger Robovan at the flashy "We, Robot" event. Industry veteran Anthony Levandowski voices support for Elon Musk's autonomous transportation vision.
Tesla officially reveals its highly anticipated Cybercab at the "We, Robot" event, showcasing a sleek two-seater autonomous vehicle that the company plans to sell for under $30,000. In a surprise addition to the presentation, CEO Elon Musk also introduces the Robovan, a much larger vehicle designed to transport up to 20 people at once.
Anthony Levandowski, a prominent figure in the self-driving industry who co-founded Google's autonomous car program, expresses broad support for Musk's latest transportation vision following the presentation. The event itself takes place at a Warner Bros. movie studio in Burbank, California, leaning heavily into a flashy, Hollywood-style production to highlight the future of Tesla's autonomous technology.
This robotaxi reveal comes after a notable delay from an original August date, which Musk attributes to a significant front-end design change. The ambitious shift toward dedicated robotaxis apparently replaces the previously promised $25,000 mass-market EV, marking a major strategic pivot as Tesla goes "balls to the wall for autonomy" despite years of unmet promises regarding its Full Self-Driving software.