Tesla began production of its dedicated robotaxi, the Cybercab. CEO Elon Musk calls 2026 an "epic" year for the company. This move is a crucial step in Tesla’s pivot toward autonomous driving and its ambitious robotaxi network plans, which analysts suggest could significantly increase the company’s valuation.
The Cybercab features no steering wheel or pedals. Volume production is scheduled to begin in April at the Texas gigafactory. This development anchors Tesla’s broader 2026 push, which also includes scaling up the Tesla Semi and the Optimus humanoid robot.
Analysts view the successful robotaxi rollout as a pivotal event. Following the announcement at the end of 2025, Tesla stock saw a slight edge up in after-hours trading, indicating positive investor sentiment. Despite a recent sales slump in Europe, the focus on autonomy remains a key catalyst. Tesla also aims to secure regulatory approval for its Full Self-Driving software in Europe in early 2026.