As Tesla scales its commercial Robotaxi operations in the U.S., an Australian showcase offered the clearest look yet at what private ownership of Tesla’s first steering wheel-free EV could be like. A Cybercab touring Australia displayed what appears to be consumer-focused software on a 21-inch center screen.
The interface was highlighted by @CARN0N on X after Australian automotive channel CarSauce shared hands-on footage of a Cybercab at Tesla’s Alexandria showroom in Sydney. While everyday riders hailing Cybercab robotaxis in Austin see a pared-back rider UI focused on trip ETAs, pick-up pins, cabin controls, and media playback, this display showed a comprehensive system that looks virtually identical to what appears inside a Model 3 or Model Y.
Inside the Cybercab’s Consumer Dashboard
The footage indicates Tesla is extending its familiar software foundation to the Cybercab. A large 3D avatar of the vehicle in matte gold dominates the left side of the screen, with tap-to-open controls for the butterfly doors and rear trunk.
The layout presents a map on the right side (swiping left switches to a larger, pannable map), media source selection, and quick access to Tesla Theater apps like YouTube and Netflix. An earlier glimpse showed a split-screen vehicle visualization and map view, and this latest sighting reveals more of the consumer menus.
A standout element is the seat adjustment menu. Because the Cybercab lacks physical seat adjustment switches, occupants set positions digitally. Opening the seat menu brings up interactive curved sliders to move the entire seat bench forward or recline the backrest into a near-flat lounge position, with settings saved to individual driver profiles.
Robotaxi riders can already adjust posture remotely via Tesla’s Robotaxi app, which includes seat controls, airflow adjustment, the ability to change cabin accent lighting, and AC vent controls. The Robotaxi UI on Cybercabs also offers seat position controls.
On-screen joystick controls for manually steering the Cybercab have also been shown. The joystick is expected to be available in the final consumer Cybercab UI, enabling owners to nudge the vehicle into tight garages or parking spots when needed.
When Can You Actually Buy One?
Cybercab operations are currently commercial-only and geofenced to Austin, Texas. Tesla has not opened standard retail order configurators, though you can register interest in purchasing Cybercabs for fleet deployments.
Elon Musk has repeatedly said that Tesla plans to deliver its first consumer-owned Cybercab for under $30,000 before the end of the year, and he has a public wager on that timeline with tech creator MKBHD.
A consumer-facing UI with driver profiles, media widgets, and deep customization menus has been shown running natively in Australia.
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