Tesla Cybercab Prototype Revealed: No Side Mirrors, Adds Camera Washers and Physical Charging Port

Tesla's Cybercab autonomous taxi prototype has recently been spotted in multiple U.S. locations, revealing several key design updates. The test vehicles are now equipped with rear-mounted camera washer systems to handle winter road salt and mud, ensuring sensors function properly in harsh weather—indicating Tesla is addressing weaknesses in its "vision-only" approach. Additionally, units undergoing road tests in Austin have completely eliminated traditional side mirrors, replacing them with fender-mounted cameras for side and rear visibility, resulting in an even more minimalist exterior. Although a temporary steering wheel remains for safety operators, the mirrorless design strongly suggests that a production version is imminent. While the Cybercab primarily emphasizes wireless charging, Tesla has added a physical NACS charging port to maintain compatibility with existing infrastructure, creating a "charging redundancy." Currently, Tesla has deployed a total of 200 Robotaxis across the San Francisco Bay Area and Austin, with ride wait times now reduced to under five minutes.