Tesla Confirms New Cybercab Seats and Upgrades Coming Soon

Tesla is planning hardware and software improvements for its Cybercab robotaxi, with new seats and unspecified "very cool upgrades" confirmed by Chief Engineer Eric Earley. The announcement was made during an "Inside Cybercab" session at the X Takeover event at Giga Texas on Saturday.

What Happened

During the event, Earley confirmed that the Cybercab will receive new seats. He also stated that additional upgrades are coming to the rider experience "very soon," though he did not specify what those upgrades are or provide a timeline for their release. Current Cybercab seats function like a bench, sliding forward and back together, with individual reclining controlled via the touchscreen. The cabin is designed with wheelchair-compatible seat heights to assist passengers with limited mobility.

Why It Matters

The potential upgrades may reflect feedback from a survey Tesla distributed to Cybercab riders in early September. That survey asked users to select desired features, including heated and ventilated seats, fully reclining seats, tray tables, and wireless phone chargers. Currently, the Cybercab lacks heated or ventilated seats, relying on cabin preconditioning instead. Additionally, software engineer responses on X suggest that on-demand access to external cameras on the central touchscreen is in development. Beyond hardware changes, Tesla is expanding its operational footprint; the Austin fleet now exceeds 300 units, and Dallas has been confirmed as the next city to receive Cybercab rides, with Houston and Miami identified as likely future markets.

The Bottom Line

Future production Cybercabs are expected to include the new seat designs, while software enhancements like camera views may be delivered to existing vehicles via over-the-air updates. Tesla remains focused on scaling its fleet state by state, prioritizing safety as it moves from Austin to Dallas and beyond.