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Tesla's highlight event of 2024, dubbed "We, Robot," has just gone live. Watch as Tesla expounds on its autonomy-linked efforts, unveils the much-anticipated Cybercab - and perhaps even a Cybervan - and discloses additional details regarding its cheaper, sub-$30,000 Model 2 and the humanoid Optimus robot.
This Is What We Know So Far
$TSLA TTN Reminder: Tesla to hold its robotaxi "We, Robot" event later on Oct 10th around 22:00ET at Warner Bros. Discovery’s movie studio near Los Angeles (Tesla Inc)
- According to some analysts, Tesla during the event could unveil a demo of its Robotaxi in action, introduce…
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Constituting the pinnacle of Tesla's autonomy-related ambitions, the Cybercab is expected to be based on a new platform that Tesla has been designing for its cheaper, sub-$30,000 EV, dubbed the Model 2.
As per the reports so far, the Cybercab will feature butterfly-wing doors, just two seats, a single, central screen featuring a minimalist UI, and might not come with a dedicated steering wheel or pedals.On the hardware front, the vehicle will come equipped with Tesla's successor to the HW3 and HW4 iterations: the AI5, with around 10x the capability of the HW4. Also, some have analyzed the camouflaged robotaxi picture to suggest that the AI5 might even sport a LiDAR.
Elon Musk believes that Tesla's FSD will be able to achieve the robotaxi-enabling autonomous capabilities by "next year." However, Ming-Chi Kuo, one of the most prominent Apple analysts, recently leveraged his own channel checks to confirm that the Cybercab will only be able to enter into mass production in the first quarter of 2027.
However, Tesla will be able to rollout its robotaxi service even without a dedicated Cybercab. To do so, the EV giant will likely unveil a dedicated mobility app that will allow existing Tesla owners to start offering "supervised" ride-sharing services.
I’m expecting a highly configurable Robovan, good for families (screens and gaming controllers on the back of seats), or industrial and sparse for a work van. https://t.co/ATAXqoOv20
— All-Source Tesla Analyst (@All_Source_TSLA) October 9, 2024
Elsewhere, the so-called Cybervan is likely to either feature a family-centric interior, replete with screens and gaming controllers on the back of seats, or a commercial van with a minimalist interior.
We might also get a teaser about Tesla's upcoming Model 2. Of course, the EV giant is likely to focus a major part of the event on its FSD software. Finally, we might receive further updates vis-a-vis Tesla's humanoid Optimus robot.
Watch Tesla's We, Robot Event Here
We will keep updating this section with pertinent details as the event progresses.
A person in the crowd had a medical emergency. We have taken care of them and will be starting shortly.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 11, 2024
According to Elon Musk, there was a medical emergency that had delayed the event for about an hour. We, Robot just went live though. Stay tuned!
Here is the first official look at the Cybercab!
Tesla Robotaxi / CyberCab
✅ Fully autonomous driving
✅ 2 seats
✅ Butterfly doors
✅ No steering wheel or pedals
✅ No rear window
✅ Front and rear light bars
✅ Huge cargo space
✅ Autonomous cleaning
✅ Wireless autonomous charging
✅ ~$0.20 per mile
✅ $30,000
✅… pic.twitter.com/qzHwRyMQCj— Tesla Newswire (@TeslaNewswire) October 11, 2024
According to Elon Musk, the total cost of Cybercab will be below $30,000. Its operating cost will be around $0.20 per mile. The vehicle will have no steering wheel or pedal.
Elon Musk announces that "completely autonomous," unsupervised FSD for Model 3 and Model Y will start rolling out next year in Texas and California. And, the Cybercab will officially launch "before 2027."
In what constitutes a striking development, Tesla's Cybercab will not have plugged charging, instead it will rely on inductive charging!
Now, we get our first look at the Tesla Robovan! It can seat up to 20 people and will also be available for commercial purposes. It will offer an operating cost of just around $0.05 - $0.10 per mile! Musk did not reveal when the Robovan will launch though.
Now, Elon Musk is discussing the Optimus robot. Elon Musk reiterates that the robot will cost between $20,000 and $30,000 once production starts at scale.
Bro what pic.twitter.com/gUCJfjAxaG
— Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) October 11, 2024
This has to be the coolest product Tesla has ever showcased! Of course, it is quite likely that the Robovan is simply a concept product right now, given the dearth of details that were offered during the event.
On a slightly comic note, Elon Musk appears to be praying in the Tesla Cybercab. Also, the vehicle does not seem to have any front blinkers.
$TSLA “We, Robot” was long on promise and short on specifics and for us, was largely as expected. TSLA did not unveil a $25-$30K compact, but did reveal a 20-person autonomous Art Deco bus. The event didn’t address how Tesla will make the leap from selling supervised FSD to… pic.twitter.com/tCRWxUbkN4
— Gary Black (@garyblack00) October 11, 2024
Finally, we got no news about the Model 2. Our guess is that the Cybercab will replace the Model 3 as Tesla's cheapest model, and we'll get no Model 2 for now.
