Tesla is holding to its plan to start selling Cybercab robotaxis by the end of 2026, according to reporting on the company's latest statements, despite an ongoing federal probe into the vehicle. The company has not said how it will resolve the regulatory review before any sales begin.
The timeline matters because Cybercab is central to Tesla's pitch that it can generate revenue from autonomous ride-hailing, a business markedly different from selling cars. Investors have been weighing Tesla's earnings alongside Meta's this week, adding to volatility around both names in early trading tied to the October 21 session.
What remains unresolved is the scope and timeline of the federal investigation itself, and whether it could force Tesla to delay or alter the Cybercab's launch before any commercial sales occur.