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In Pictures: Tesla Opens Cybercab Orders at $29,900, but Invite-Only Buyers Must Add $299/Month Autonomy Fee

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In Pictures: Tesla Opens Cybercab Orders at $29,900, but Invite-Only Buyers Must Add $299/Month Autonomy Fee

Futuristic silver vehicle parked near a boardwalk at sunset.

Tesla's steering-wheel-free Cybercab arrives with a $29,900 sticker price and a mandatory $299 monthly Autonomy subscription.

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In Pictures: Tesla Opens Cybercab Orders at $29,900, but Invite-Only Buyers Must Add $299/Month Autonomy Fee

Tesla steering wheel and digital dashboard interior close-up.

Invited buyers must accept recurring software fees that push the Cybercab's five-year cost to roughly $47,840.

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In Pictures: Tesla Opens Cybercab Orders at $29,900, but Invite-Only Buyers Must Add $299/Month Autonomy Fee

Modern vehicle driving through a mountainous landscape under a blue sky.

The two-seat robotaxi is slated for December delivery, with a $1,000 non-refundable deposit required at order.

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In Pictures: Tesla Opens Cybercab Orders at $29,900, but Invite-Only Buyers Must Add $299/Month Autonomy Fee

Tesla Model X dashboard with digital display and futuristic controls.

Questions over long-term value shadow Tesla's invite-only ordering, which ties owners to its Autonomy software.

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In Pictures: Tesla Opens Cybercab Orders at $29,900, but Invite-Only Buyers Must Add $299/Month Autonomy Fee

White electric car displayed on a red carpet in a modern showroom.

The Cybercab's $29,900 base price excludes the $299 monthly fee Tesla requires for autonomous operation.

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In Pictures: Tesla Opens Cybercab Orders at $29,900, but Invite-Only Buyers Must Add $299/Month Autonomy Fee

Red electric car parked beside a lush cornfield in summer.

Tesla's robotaxi rollout raises concerns about dependence on software subscriptions rather than outright ownership.

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In Pictures: Tesla Opens Cybercab Orders at $29,900, but Invite-Only Buyers Must Add $299/Month Autonomy Fee

Tesla interior with futuristic steering wheel and touchscreen displays.

The steering-wheel-free design underscores Tesla's bet that buyers will pay monthly for full autonomy.

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In Pictures: Tesla Opens Cybercab Orders at $29,900, but Invite-Only Buyers Must Add $299/Month Autonomy Fee

Tesla Model Y parked outdoors with a red display stand.

Analysts question whether the Cybercab's five-year cost of nearly $48,000 delivers value for two-seat buyers.

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In Pictures: Tesla Opens Cybercab Orders at $29,900, but Invite-Only Buyers Must Add $299/Month Autonomy Fee

Close-up of Tesla Model X dashboard display technology.

Tesla's Autonomy fee structure signals a shift toward recurring revenue as the company opens Cybercab orders.

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