TechFlow reported that on October 11, at Tesla's We Robot conference, Elon Musk announced the launch of a driverless taxi called CyberCab and a driverless Model Y, which are expected to start production in 2026 and mass-produce in 2027. The price of CyberCab will be less than $30,000, and the operating cost will be about $0.20 per mile. Musk said that the frequency of use of driverless cars may increase 5 to 10 times in the future. Users will first experience the driverless taxi function in Model 3 and Model Y, and then promote it to other markets after the US regulators allow it.
In addition, Musk also announced the launch of the Robovan, a driverless van that can accommodate 20 people, and demonstrated the Optimus robot, which is expected to cost between $20,000 and $30,000. The Optimus robot can perform a variety of tasks, such as taking care of children, walking the dog, mowing the lawn, etc., and has high flexibility.