A Tesla Cybercab prototype without traditional side mirrors has been spotted on public roads in Berkeley, California, adding to a growing list of California locations where the autonomous two-seater has been seen testing in recent months.
The mirrorless design isn't a surprise — Tesla has consistently shown Cybercab prototypes without side mirrors since the vehicle's original unveil in October 2024. Instead of conventional mirrors, the Cybercab relies entirely on a camera-based vision system to provide the vehicle's surround awareness. Earlier sightings in Santa Clara, Palo Alto, and Austin, Texas have shown the same configuration, with some test units also equipped with a steering wheel and pedals for regulatory and safety-driver purposes — even though the production robotaxi version is designed to operate without either.
Berkeley's appearance on the testing map is notable context. Tesla's robotaxi service launched in a limited capacity in Austin in June 2025, expanded to Dallas and Houston in April 2026, and is targeting seven additional cities in the first half of this year. California remains the most closely watched market given its regulatory complexity — the state's DMV adopted new autonomous vehicle compliance rules as recently as April 29, 2026. Spotting a Cybercab prototype actively navigating Berkeley streets suggests Tesla's California testing footprint is widening ahead of any potential Bay Area service expansion.
Production of the Cybercab officially began at Gigafactory Texas on February 17, 2026, with volume ramp expected to follow. Elon Musk has pegged the target retail price at approximately $25,000. Whether Berkeley becomes part of the commercial rollout map — or remains a testing corridor for now — will depend on how quickly Tesla satisfies California's evolving regulatory requirements.
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