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Tesla Cybercab Enters Production—Gigafactory Texas Begins Deliveries

Gigafactory Texas began production of the Cybercab in April. Initial units are reserved for Tesla's in-house ride-hailing fleet, with general consumer sales starting in 2027. The two-seater autonomous EV features no pedals or steering wheel and gull-wing doors. Tesla's spring 2026 update strengthens autonomous driving via Advanced Sensor Fusion. Reuters also reported (April 9) that Tesla is restarting its affordable compact SUV program, with Shanghai as the priority production hub.

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