Tesla Now Opens Cybercab Sales to Selected Customers

Tesla has opened sales of its driverless Cybercab to selected customers for personal use, as reported on 14 November 2026, at an estimated purchase price of approximately RM131,956 (US$29,990) excluding taxes. Deliveries are expected this December, requiring a non-refundable deposit of approximately RM4,400 (US$1,000) and a monthly autonomy subscription.

Manufactured by Tesla, the Cybercab is a two-seater vehicle without a steering wheel, accelerator pedal, or brake pedal. While Tesla announced the personal-use invitation via platform X with pricing in US dollars following Robotaxi deployments in the United States, Malaysian availability, local pricing, and an official local distributor release have not been announced.

Key Facts

Tesla is offering the two-seater Cybercab to selected customers for personal use at an estimated purchase price of approximately RM131,956 (US$29,990) excluding taxes, with deliveries expected this December.

How Much Does the Tesla Cybercab Cost to Buy and Operate?

The Tesla Cybercab carries an estimated purchase price of approximately RM131,956 (US$29,990), excluding taxes, with deliveries expected this December for selected customers. In addition to the vehicle price, buyers must pay a non-refundable deposit of approximately RM4,400 (US$1,000) and subscribe to Tesla's autonomy service at approximately RM1,316 (US$299) per month.

Tesla shared the personal-use purchase invitation via platform X, where an image accompanying the post displayed the estimated purchase price and expected December delivery timeline. The manufacturer stated the following regarding the limited release:

"Selected customers are now invited to purchase the Cybercab for personal use," Tesla via platform X (translated from Malay)

Alongside an estimated purchase price of approximately RM131,956 (US$29,990) excluding taxes, Tesla Cybercab owners must pay a non-refundable deposit of approximately RM4,400 (US$1,000) and a monthly autonomy subscription of approximately RM1,316 (US$299).

What Is the Tesla Cybercab and How Is It Equipped?

The Tesla Cybercab is a two-seater driverless vehicle designed without a steering wheel, accelerator pedal, brake pedal, or side mirrors. First introduced by Tesla in October 2024, the Cybercab was subsequently deployed in several cities across the United States as part of the company's Robotaxi service before this personal-use sales invitation.

Before expanding the Cybercab to selected private buyers, Tesla promoted the vehicle's safety features and ease of use, particularly for persons with disabilities (OKU). Tesla has also described the Cybercab as an effort to democratise access to clean transport for all levels of society.

First introduced in October 2024, the Tesla Cybercab is a two-seater driverless vehicle built without a steering wheel, accelerator pedal, brake pedal, or side mirrors.

What Safety Reviews and State Rules Apply to the Cybercab?

United States automotive safety regulators opened an investigation into the Tesla Cybercab last September to examine how Tesla determined that a vehicle lacking a steering wheel, pedals, and side mirrors complies with federal safety regulations. Meanwhile, laws in several states still require most autonomous vehicles to carry a human supervisor or driver.

Prior to the Cybercab personal sales announcement, Tesla introduced its self-driving vehicle service in Austin last year using Model Y sport utility vehicles (SUVs), before expanding the Robotaxi service in stages to several other cities in Texas, Florida, and California. Under several state laws, human supervisors or drivers must remain ready to take over control if needed.

United States automotive safety regulators opened an investigation into the Tesla Cybercab last September to evaluate how a vehicle without a steering wheel, pedals, or side mirrors complies with federal safety regulations.

Who Is This For in Malaysia?

This announcement primarily matters to Malaysian prospective vehicle buyers, fleet operators, and persons with disabilities (OKU) monitoring Tesla's autonomous vehicle pricing and accessibility goals. Because the personal-use Cybercab offer is currently limited to selected customers with US dollar pricing, official Malaysian availability, local pricing, and local regulatory timelines have not been announced.

For Malaysian readers comparing autonomous mobility developments cited in the report, both Tesla and Alphabet subsidiary Waymo operate self-driving services in the United States as follows:

While Tesla has opened Cybercab orders to selected customers at US dollar pricing, Malaysian availability, local pricing, and local road approval for the driverless vehicle have not been announced.

Common Questions

Can buyers in Malaysia order the Tesla Cybercab now?

Tesla has invited only selected customers to purchase the Cybercab for personal use, with pricing displayed in US dollars and deliveries expected this December. Whether Malaysian buyers are eligible, as well as official Malaysian pricing and local delivery timelines, has not been announced.

Does the Tesla Cybercab require a monthly subscription?

Yes, owners must subscribe to Tesla's autonomy service at approximately RM1,316 (US$299) per month. This recurring fee is required alongside the estimated vehicle purchase price of approximately RM131,956 (US$29,990), excluding taxes, and the non-refundable deposit of approximately RM4,400 (US$1,000).

Has the Tesla Cybercab been approved by road safety regulators?

Malaysian regulatory approval has not been announced. In the United States, automotive safety regulators opened an investigation into the Cybercab last September to review how Tesla determined that a vehicle without a steering wheel, pedals, and side mirrors complies with federal safety regulations.

Sources and Methodology

This report is sourced from Careta's article, "Tesla Now Opens Cybercab Sales to Selected Customers", published on 14 November 2026.

Original report: Careta

All factual claims and figures were translated into British English from the original Malay-language source report. US dollar figures stated in the source were converted to Ringgit Malaysia (RM) at an approximate exchange rate of US$1 to RM4.40 and are shown alongside the original source figures.

This article is based on the source report above and was last updated on 15 November 2026.