CleanTechnica•6 days ago
Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Sell Cybercab to Customers for $30,000 or Less This Year
Key Takeaway
The impending launch of low-cost autonomous EVs like Tesla's Cybercab will accelerate electrification of transportation, driving substantial new electricity demand for charging infrastructure and data centers, impacting grid planning and generation development.
AI Summary
- •Tesla plans to sell its autonomous Cybercab for under $30,000, with sales potentially starting in 2026, following its concept reveal in October 2024.
- •Widespread adoption of low-cost autonomous EVs like the Cybercab will significantly increase electricity demand for charging infrastructure across all regions.
- •This development signals a major shift in transportation, creating new opportunities for grid infrastructure development, energy services for large EV fleets, and increased demand for data center capacity to support autonomous operations.
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Article Content
When Tesla showed off its Cybercab concept vehicle in October 2024 at its “We, Robot” event, the question was when this would actually get produced. Another question was whether it would really be sold for $30,000 or less. After all, the Cybertruck was revealed at much lower pricing per range ... [continued] The post Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Sell Cybercab to Customers for $30,000 or Less This Year appeared first on CleanTechnica .