Tesla Cybercab Range And Performance Figures Has Been Released

Over the past few months, we’ve learned more details about Tesla’s two-seater driverless car, the Cybercab, which it began developing earlier this year. We now know a great deal more about the features of this potentially revolutionary car, according to a recent document released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Cybercab offers fully autonomous transportation—it doesn’t even have a steering wheel or pedals—in contrast to Tesla’s current robotaxi fleet. The recently disclosed specifications show an EV that is far lighter and has significantly less power than the typical Tesla EV.

Tesla Cybercab Specifications

The Tesla Cybercab’s specification sheet differs greatly from that of the majority of other Teslas because it can accommodate only two passengers and does not require significant driver controls. The main numbers in the EPA document are as follows:

• Front-wheel drive
• 219 horsepower
• 48-kWh battery capacity
• Equivalent All-Electric Range: 418 miles
• Curb weight: 3,113 pounds

The Cybercab weighs a little over 3,100 pounds, which is more than 600 pounds less than the Model 3 with rear-wheel drive, the next-lightest Tesla. This is probably due to the small battery, a very simple cabin without conventional controls, and a smaller footprint. The Cybercab’s power-to-weight ratio is comparable to that of a first-generation Subaru BRZ thanks to its 219 horsepower output, which may not seem like much. In any case, we don’t think anyone will want to drive a completely autonomous car much faster.

The equivalent all-electric range, determined under ideal laboratory testing conditions, is 418 miles. InsideEVs estimates that the actual number that will appear on the window sticker will be significantly lower, at about 293 miles.

The EPA document’s statement that the “drive mode when tested” was “all-wheel drive” is another piece of information that created some confusion, even though it’s generally accepted that this is an EV with front-wheel drive.

For many, the Cybercab will be a revolutionary form of transportation if Tesla can deliver it to consumers at the $30,000 beginning price. Although there are already robotaxis on the road from different businesses, they are not available for purchase. For those who are unable to drive because of a disability or just don’t want to operate a traditional car, the Cybercab could significantly increase mobility.

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