The US auto safety regulator is evaluating Tesla’s Cybercab rollout, according to multiple reports. The Cybercab is described as a two-seater autonomous vehicle designed to operate without a steering wheel, pedals, or mirrors.
The regulator’s assessment focuses on how the vehicle fits within existing safety requirements as Tesla prepares to expand its autonomous vehicle plans. Different outlets frame the development mainly through the lens of regulatory oversight versus the technical and design features of the Cybercab. Some coverage highlights the absence of conventional driving controls and traditional exterior visibility elements, while others emphasize that the move is part of an ongoing review process by US regulators.
Overall, the reporting agrees that the evaluation is not presented as a final determination, but as an active regulatory step while the vehicle is rolled out. The accounts also align on the general description of the Cybercab’s layout and passenger-focused design, while leaving details of the regulator’s findings and timelines unspecified.
