Tesla Builds Cybercab Production Line For Robotaxis

Tesla Inc. is preparing a dedicated Cybercab production line at its Austin Gigafactory, targeting volume manufacturing in 2026. The two-seat, steering-wheel-free robotaxi will be built using an "unboxed" sub-assembly process and a vision-only autonomy stack, aiming to lower costs and enable fleet economics. The plan signals a strategic pivot toward operating a company-owned ride-hailing network, but faces regulatory and competitive challenges.