Tesla Cybercab fleet doubles to well over 100 units

teslarati.com Sep 28, 2026

Tesla Cybercab fleet doubles to well over 100 units

Curated by Shubham · TechCapsules · Sep 28, 2026

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Tesla quietly doubled its Cybercab Robotaxi fleet in Austin, Texas, from 58 to 125 units over a weekend, marking the largest expansion of the company’s autonomous ride‑sharing service. The fleet, launched in early September, operates without steering wheels or pedals and relies entirely on Tesla’s Full Self‑Driving software. The increase follows high demand and long wait times, and Tesla plans to roll out Cybercabs to additional U.S. cities in the coming months, signaling confidence in its autonomous technology.

💡 Why It Matters

· The fleet surge demonstrates Tesla’s growing operational readiness for driverless rides, positioning the company to capture a larger share of the emerging autonomous mobility market.

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EU vote on Tesla FSD not expected before December

The EU’s Technical Committee on Motor Vehicles (TCMV) will not vote on Tesla’s Full Self‑Driving (Supervised) system until December, delaying the system’s full EU‑wide approval. The committee’s October meeting will only continue discussions on the Dutch provisional approval under Article 39 of Regulation 2018/858, with no vote scheduled. Seven EU member states—including the Netherlands, Czech Republic, and others—have already granted national provisional approvals, but a unified EU type approval remains pending. Tesla’s FSD (Supervised) is therefore stalled until the committee reconvenes in December.

💡 The delay postpones the widespread deployment of Tesla’s advanced driver‑assist technology across the EU, affecting consumer access and regulatory precedent for emerging automotive systems.

teslarati.com · Sep 28

Tesla Roadster event gets delayed due to unfavorable weather

Tesla announced on September 28 that its highly anticipated Roadster unveiling, originally set for Thursday, October 1, has been postponed to Thursday, October 15. The company cited severe weather forecasts for the outdoor venue in Waco, Texas, and said it had consulted local meteorologists before making the decision. Tesla emphasized that the event must remain outdoors, a detail that fuels speculation that the new Roadster may feature hover capabilities, a theory bolstered by a recent FAA airspace restriction that some interpret as clearance for a drone display or anti‑spying measures. The postponement also means the vehicle, which has just returned to order status after a brief hold, will remain unavailable to customers for two more weeks. Additional details are promised later soon thereafter.

💡 The delay turns the Roadster launch into a rare moment of suspense, letting rumors of a hovering sports car gather steam while Tesla’s outdoor‑only showcase underscores the company’s confidence in a visually dramatic debut.

autocarindia.com · Sep 28

Tesla Model Y vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 comparison: Tech’in to the max

The Hyundai Ioniq 5, once lauded as a 2024 Car of the Year for its comfort, practicality and low price, has been refreshed for 2026 with an 84 kWh battery that pushes its price into the premium tier of electric crossovers. Meanwhile, Tesla has reduced the Model Y’s price to just under ₹51 lakh, making it the cheaper option in the segment. Both vehicles retain unconventional crossover silhouettes: the Ioniq 5 blends retro‑futuristic hatchback cues, while the Model Y offers a minimalist, streamlined design. Exterior dimensions differ, with the Model Y larger overall but the Ioniq 5 sporting a longer wheelbase and comparable ground clearance. Inside, Tesla’s cabin is dominated by a large touchscreen and minimal physical controls, whereas the Ioniq 5 provides a more traditional layout with additional tactile elements. The pricing reversal intensifies the head‑to‑head competition between the two EVs.

💡 Buyers now face a genuine trade‑off between Tesla’s lower price and its stark minimalism versus Hyundai’s higher‑priced but more feature‑rich and design‑distinct offering.

teslarati.com · Sep 28

Tesla has a ‘no human contact’ approach for Semi production

Tesla unveiled a fully automated production line for its all‑electric Semi at the new 1.8‑million‑square‑foot Semi Factory in Sparks, Nevada. The plant will receive 4680 battery cells from Giga Texas in sealed trailers, unload them via a robotic system, and feed them directly into pack and vehicle assembly without any human handling. This “zero‑human‑touch” approach extends Tesla’s broader automation strategy, which includes a high‑capacity electric monorail for frames‑in‑white, powder‑coating instead of paint, and extensive part‑design elimination. The switch from 2170 to in‑house 4680 cells reduces battery mass while preserving range, supporting an annual output target of 50,000 trucks. Early customers such as PepsiCo, DHL and U.S. Foods are slated to receive the first vehicles in April 2026.

💡 By eliminating manual handling, Tesla aims to cut labor costs, reduce damage, and tighten quality control on the cost‑dominant battery component, accelerating the path to high‑volume Semi production.

cleantechnica.com · Sep 28

Tone-Deaf Trillionaire Launches $200,000 Electric Car Into Sour US Market

Tesla is set to unveil its new $200,000 Roadster electric sports car on October 1, positioning the high‑priced model amid a U.S. affordability crisis that dominates the 2026 election cycle. The launch follows years of delays since the Roadster was first teased in 2017, and it arrives as Elon Musk, a trillion‑dollar billionaire and major Republican donor, faces criticism for promoting a luxury vehicle while many voters grapple with rising fuel costs and farm bankruptcies. Prospective buyers must pay a $5,000 reservation fee and a subsequent $45,000 wire transfer before the purchase is finalized. The event coincides with Saudi Arabia’s debut of its own electric cars, highlighting a stark contrast between markets where wealth‑driven automotive ambitions face little political scrutiny.

💡 The timing pits Musk’s personal brand against a nation‑wide cost‑of‑living squeeze, turning a product launch into a litmus test for his political influence and public perception.

mountainjackpot.com · Sep 27

Electric Car Rally in Creek Generates Huge Turnout – By Rick Langenberg

Cripple Creek hosted an electric‑car rally on Saturday, drawing residents, city officials, journalists, and tourists to a free Tesla charging station on Bennett Avenue. The event showcased high‑performance models such as the P85D, with participants—including Mayor Bruce Brown and a Mountain Jackpot journalist—testing the vehicles’ rapid acceleration and advanced technology. The rally concluded with a party at Wildwood Casino, where attendees displayed their electric vehicles and discussed maintenance benefits. The city’s initiative aims to position Cripple Creek as a modern tourist destination beyond its gambling reputation.

💡 By offering free charging infrastructure, Cripple Creek encourages electric‑vehicle travel, potentially reshaping regional tourism patterns and supporting Colorado’s clean‑energy goals.