Tesla officially launched its Cybercab in Austin, Texas, marking the company's first fully electric vehicle without a steering wheel or traditional pedals. The vehicle was unveiled on September 3, 2026, and features a single central screen that controls all functions, relying entirely on Tesla's autonomous driving system and onboard cameras. The Cybercab includes butterfly doors, a 48 kWh battery, and a Starlink V5 antenna for connectivity. Passengers can book rides through the Robotaxi app and experience what Tesla calls a "rolling salon," a fully autonomous ride controlled by FSD Unsupervised, a version of self-driving technology that requires no human oversight. The vehicle has no physical controls other than the central screen. The launch event took place in a closed setting with a low-key presentation attended by a small group of influencers who were bound by non-disclosure agreements. Tesla's approach to autonomous driving uses only camera-based vision systems, unlike competitors such as Waymo (owned by Alphabet) and Zoox (owned by Amazon), which rely on more expensive sensors. This method has sparked concerns among road safety experts about the system's ability to handle emergencies and the lack of manual control options. However, Tesla claims that its autonomous vehicles have collectively driven over one million miles (about 1.6 million kilometers), indicating the company's confidence in its technology. The Austin plant, where the Cybercab will be manufactured, is expected to produce 125,000 units per year. Initial deployment will be limited to specific areas in Austin, with future expansion planned for cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas. Tesla also aims to enter markets in China and Japan, with a demonstration tour scheduled from September 9 to 18 in Hong Kong, Tokyo, Beijing, and Shanghai. The company plans to sell the Cybercab to individual buyers for less than $30,000, aiming to make autonomous transportation more accessible and capture a niche market.