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Tesla to reveal Robotaxi on October 10: Here’s what to expect

At the upcoming "We, Robot" event, Tesla is expected to announce a new autonomous taxi dubbed "Cybercab". The company might also share more details about the much-anticipated Model 2.

Tesla's robotaxi may be a two-seater two door car. (Image Credits: Elon Musk biography by Walter Isaacson)

Tesla has been hyping up the Robotaxi, its first fully autonomous vehicle, for a while now. Elon Musk originally planned to reveal the self-driving car in August but the “We, Robot” event is now scheduled to take place in the United States on October 10 at 7 PM PT, meaning users living in India will be able to watch it on October 11 at 7:30 AM.

While nothing is certain at the moment, speculations suggest that the Robotaxi will be named “Cybercab” and may take inspiration from the company’s Cybertruck. At the event, we may also see a prototype of the new vehicle. Last year, in Walter Isaacson’s biography of Elon Musk, the Tesla executive revealed a two-door two-seater Cybertruck-like compact vehicle with sharp edges and a stainless steel finish, which may be the Robotaxi.

Reports also suggest that the vehicle won’t have a steering wheel or pedals. While Tesla may be excited about the launch, the Cybercab may run into trouble with regulatory bodies in the United States as its design may not comply with federal motor safety standards.

The future will be streamed live

10/10, 7pm PT https://t.co/YJEjZIYoTA

— Tesla (@Tesla) October 9, 2024

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The event is expected to start with keynotes from Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Ashok Elluswamy, company’s autopilot director. This may be followed by a virtual demo to show Robotaxi’s capabilities.

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During the Cybercab’s demo, Tesla might also unveil the ride-hailing app it teased earlier this year. According to Deepwater Asset Management, the electric car maker is expected to share more details about Cybervan, a fully autonomous passenger van touted as the future of public transportation.

Rumour also has it that Tesla could announce a partnership with Uber, which has been working with autonomous vehicle companies like Waymo, Cruise, Wayve and others. Apart from the Robotaxi, Tesla might also share details about the Model 2 which is said to be cheaper than the company’s other products.