Recent aerial footage has provided a glimpse into the inner workings of Tesla's innovative two-seater autonomous vehicle, the Cybercab. At present, the factory workshop has temporarily ceased production to undergo upgrades, paving the way for mass production slated for the end of this month. A fleet of Cybercabs is undergoing rigorous testing, with about a dozen vehicles making an appearance at the crash test center this week.
Notably, the Cybercab eschews the traditional front trunk found beneath the hood of conventional vehicles. Instead, it boasts an oversized reservoir that supplies water for both the windshield wipers and a camera cleaning system. Additionally, the vehicle is equipped with hydraulic components and, most likely, an integrated air conditioning system, all designed to maximize passenger legroom.
The arrangement of these components hints that the Cybercab may employ a front-wheel-drive system, a departure from the rear-wheel-drive setup suggested by the differentiated wheel configurations observed in earlier sightings. The cabin design maintains Tesla's signature minimalist aesthetic, featuring a 21-inch touchscreen for operation. For the first time, the Cybercab incorporates a new one-touch door switch, enhancing user convenience.
The Texas Gigafactory is currently in the process of modifying its production lines to accommodate the Cybercab. Eight engineering prototypes are primed for shipment, and comprehensive testing of the actual vehicle fleet is already underway. Once mass production commences this month, the Cybercab is poised to become a cornerstone of Tesla's autonomous driving ambitions.
