Tesla launched the two-seat Cybercab, an autonomous vehicle with no steering wheel or pedals, in September and plans to sell it to consumers by year-end so they can run their own fleets. Beyond vehicle sales, the company could earn commissions on rides, FSD subscription fees or maintenance, though it has not confirmed these. Under the article's assumptions of 10 rides a day at $15 each over a 10-year life, one Cybercab could generate $547,500 in revenue, far more than a Model Y over its lifetime. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating whether Tesla properly self-certified the Cybercab, which could force exemptions, modifications or a delayed rollout. The author says the market has already priced in the Cybercab's success, and at 159.8x forward earnings, with regulatory and competitive risks, the stock looks too risky.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Industry | Automobile Manufacturers |
| Market cap | $1.5T |
| Close on 10/29/2026 | 403.30 |
| Change that session | -0.23% |
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