A futuristic, two-seat EV with no steering wheel has been seen cruising around Tesla’s private test track in Fremont, California. The Cybercab is the company’s purpose-built robotaxi, and its first public appearance on the track is a major signal that Tesla is serious about launching it onto our streets soon.

The Cybercab is unlike any of the other electric cars in Tesla’s lineup. It is not a vehicle you can buy. Instead, Tesla plans to own and operate fleets of these compact EVs, reports ArenaEV.

First shown to the public at an event in October 2024, the Cybercab is designed for one thing only: to be a taxi without a driver. It features two seats, a large screen for passengers, and doors that swing upwards. With a design that borrows from the angular Cybertruck, it has no steering wheel, no pedals, and no place for a human to take control.

Spotting a new vehicle on the Fremont test track reveals a key milestone for Tesla. It’s where the company works out the kinks before starting mass production. Looking at Tesla’s history gives us some clues. The Model Y was seen on the track in December 2019 and launched just one month later.

The Cybertruck, however, had a much longer road, appearing on the track in December 2021 but not reaching customers until November 2023. The Cybercab sighting on October 9, 2025, with production planned for early 2026, suggests a timeline that’s more aggressive than the Cybertruck’s but still gives engineers some breathing room.

Tesla has been tight-lipped about official specifications, but company executives have shared some details. The Cybercab is built for extreme efficiency. It is expected to have a small battery, less than 50 kWh, yet still achieve a range of nearly 200 miles on a single charge.

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