Tesla Cybercab Fleet Spotted at Giga Texas as Production Ramps

Recent drone footage from Gigafactory Texas captured the largest group of Cybercabs seen so far, indicating the site is progressing from early prototypes to higher-volume manufacturing ahead of a broader production ramp for autonomous services.

Giga Texas watcher Joe Tegtmeyer (@JoeTegtmeyer) reported about 60 Cybercab units staged in two groups in the outbound lot. "I saw about 60 of them in two groups in the outbound lot today … the largest grouping yet!" He suggested these vehicles could be headed to testing locations or early Robotaxi launch areas around the U.S.

Happy 8 April (Wednesday) at Giga Texas, especially for those wanting an update on Cybercabs … I saw about 60 of them in two groups in the outbound lot today … the largest grouping yet!

Also, looks like at least some of these have white seats and most still have clearly… pic.twitter.com/mZbKH96bA7

— Joe Tegtmeyer 🚀 🤠🛸😎 (@JoeTegtmeyer) April 8, 2026

Steering Wheels and the Regulatory Plan B

A key detail in this latest sighting is that most vehicles appear to have steering wheels. While Tesla has previously also built units without any manual controls, these staged vehicles seem equipped for human intervention, likely to align with current safety rules in the near term.

Tesla has already confirmed it is willing to ship the Cybercab with a steering wheel and pedals if required by law. Including them now would allow the fleet to begin operating to gather data and provide rides while awaiting potential federal approval to remove the controls. Although some seats in the footage looked white, Tegtmeyer clarified that "the 'white' look is just very bright sun on the black" seats, indicating interiors remain consistent with the earlier black theme.

Staggered Wheels and Front-Wheel Drive

The units feature a distinctive wheel arrangement: simple black steel-style rims up front and more aerodynamic, silver-capped wheels in back. This contrast likely reflects a staggered setup that uses larger rear tires to aid stability and aesthetics.

Because the Cybercab is rumored to be front-wheel drive, the front tires likely carry all propulsion and steering torque, while the larger rears act as a stable anchor for the teardrop profile. Using different rim styles during ramp-up could also help engineers quickly tell various tire specifications apart during durability testing. We’ve also recently seen inside the Cybercab’s frunk, which contains a large fluid reservoir, likely supporting the vehicle’s extensive camera-washing system.

Preparing for the April Mass Production

The sighting of 60 units in the outbound lot marks a sharp increase from the handful observed only weeks earlier. Tesla is slated to begin mass production of the Cybercab this month, and the presence of many "finished" vehicles queued for transport suggests the line is running at a steady pace.

As the company readies its autonomous ride-hailing network, the Cybercab is set to be the dedicated backbone. Whether the initial rollout includes steering wheels or not, the growing number of vehicles at Giga Texas shows the future is no longer theoretical — it is being shipped now.