First Look at Tesla Cybercab’s Steering: A Cybertruck Wheel Bolted On
Leaked images reveal the steering assembly is a direct reuse of the Cybertruck's yoke, challenging the 'no steering wheel' narrative.
Newly circulated images of the Tesla Cybercab reveal that the vehicle’s steering assembly is not a custom-designed component for a fully autonomous future, but rather a direct reuse of the steering yoke found in the Cybertruck.
What Happened
According to reports from Electrek, visual evidence of the Cybercab’s interior shows a steering mechanism that is identical in design and construction to the one currently installed in the Cybertruck. The images suggest that Tesla has bolted the existing Cybertruck yoke into the Cybercab prototype, rather than developing a new interface or removing the steering controls entirely as initially implied.
Why It Matters
This development raises questions about the immediate readiness of the Cybercab for Level 5 autonomy. If the vehicle retains a standard steering yoke from another model, it may indicate that Tesla is prioritizing shared components to reduce costs or that the 'no steering wheel' design is still a long-term goal rather than a current reality. For buyers and regulators, this suggests the Cybercab may still require human oversight or fallback capabilities, contradicting earlier promises of a completely driverless experience.
The Bottom Line
The Cybercab’s steering system appears to be a repurposed Cybertruck yoke, signaling that Tesla may be taking a more incremental approach to its autonomous vehicle rollout than previously advertised.
