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Tesla is inviting some people to buy a Cybercab ‘for personal use’ — but read the fine print

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Tesla is doubling, or perhaps tripling down on its bold claims of an autonomous future with the offer to “select customers” to purchase a Cybercab for “personal use.” But the gilded, steering-wheel-free two-seater will “only be available in supported service areas” — meaning you’ll only be able to buy one if you live in one of the cities where Tesla currently operates its Robotaxi service.

The price of a Cybercab is listed at $29,990, plus a mandatory $299-a-month “Autonomy Subscription.” Tesla’s Robotaxi account on X announced the new offer, including screenshots of the order page and the invite email. But don’t expect a fleet of personally owned Cybercabs to suddenly materialize on public roads: “Initial availability is limited,” the invitation email warns.

Tesla began offering rides in the Cybercab as part of its Model Y-powered Robotaxi service in Austin in September.…

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