A polished walkaround video of the Tesla Cybercab has made the rounds today, offering one of the most detailed exterior views of the autonomous robotaxi seen outside of Tesla's own promotional material. The footage gives a close-up look at the vehicle's distinctive design language — and for anyone tracking the Cybercab's path to commercial deployment, it's worth a watch.
What stands out in the footage is how production-ready the Cybercab's exterior appears. The vehicle's signature butterfly doors — which open automatically without handles — are clearly visible, as is the sharply tapered rear end designed for aerodynamic efficiency. There are no side mirrors on the concept version and no rear window, both deliberate design choices for a vehicle built from the ground up around full autonomy rather than retrofitted driver controls. Some testing prototypes have been spotted with temporary steering wheels and pedals for regulatory compliance during trials, but the design intent is clear: this is a car that doesn't expect a human at the controls.
The Cybercab is a two-passenger vehicle purpose-built for Tesla's robotaxi service. As Tesla moves closer to broader commercial rollout, videos like this one help fill in the visual gaps that official press renders often leave out — real-world reflections, panel gaps, door mechanisms in motion. It's the kind of detail that matters when you're evaluating whether a vehicle is genuinely close to production or still a show-floor concept.
Marcus covers Tesla's software releases, FSD rollouts, and OTA changes. Background in automotive engineering. Based in Austin.
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