Tesla plans to bring Cybercab service to Dallas in November after Austin, while Nevada regulators authorized up to 5,000 fully autonomous vehicles around Las Vegas in the first year. The article argues that revenue per vehicle is the key metric: CFO Vaibhav Taneja reiterated a target of cutting robotaxi operating costs to about $0.30 per paid mile, which Tesla has not yet reached. At a fare of $0.40 per mile and 50,000 paid miles a year, each vehicle could generate $20,000 in revenue and $5,000 in profit if the cost target is met. At an average of 1 million robotaxis in commercial operation, the estimates imply roughly $20 billion in annual gross fares and about $5 billion before taxes. These are rough estimates assuming high utilization, and Tesla must still prove its vehicles operate safely and profitably, with management expecting a noticeable financial contribution from Q2 2027.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Industry | Automobile Manufacturers |
| Market cap | $1.5T |
| Close on 10/30/2026 | 399.82 |
| Change that session | -0.86% |
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