Tesla Cybercab private sales and $299 monthly autonomy subscription, Digi Mart USA News: Tesla has begun offering its Cybercab to private buyers, starting an invitation-only ordering process on 13 November 2026 for the $29,990 autonomous two-seater. The vehicle has neither a steering wheel nor pedals, and buyers must place a $1,000 non-refundable deposit, with deliveries estimated to begin in December 2026.
The purchase price does not cover the full cost of operating the vehicle. A compulsory Autonomy Subscription covers the Cybercab’s self-driving functionality, with the first month included, according to the report.
Tesla’s subscription agreement states that the vehicle cannot operate without an active subscription, and required inspections and maintenance must also be carried out. After the introductory period, the $299 monthly fee adds up to $3,588 per year.
The agreement also sets limits on where and how owners can use the car. The Cybercab can operate only within Tesla-approved areas, so ownership does not allow unrestricted travel across the United States.
Commercial use is restricted, and owners cannot add their vehicles to ride-hailing or delivery services without Tesla’s authorisation.
Tesla can change the subscription price with notice and restrict access under certain circumstances, which the report says could leave owners unable to use a vehicle they have already bought. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has acknowledged that the monthly fee is too high and suggested bringing it closer to the cost of the company’s existing assisted-driving and connectivity subscriptions, according to TechCrunch as cited in the report.
Musk has said nationwide availability will depend on regulatory approval, and US safety regulators are examining whether the Cybercab complies with federal vehicle safety standards. For now, the offer gives customers a vehicle they can own outright, although its ability to drive remains tied to a continuing subscription.
