In Pictures: NHTSA Opens Audit Into Tesla Cybercab Certification Days After Launch

A driver's hand grips a charging plug, underscoring the infrastructure questions surrounding Tesla's new Cybercab fleet.

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An electric vehicle plugs into a public charging station, a routine sight the Cybercab may disrupt with its steering-wheel-free design.

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A Tesla Model 3 recharges in a flower-lined lot, highlighting the brand's established models now under scrutiny alongside the Cybercab.

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A small electric car connects to a public charger, reflecting the broader EV market as regulators question Cybercab compliance.

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A close-up of a Tesla charging port shows the technology at the heart of the fleet that NHTSA now seeks to audit.

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Solar-powered charging stations fill a parking lot, hinting at the renewable energy ecosystem the Cybercab aims to join.

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A Tesla charges at an international station, underscoring the global stakes as U.S. safety regulators open their probe.

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A sleek red SUV with futuristic styling serves as a contrast to the bare-bones Cybercab cabin that lacks mirrors and pedals.

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An EV's charging port is engaged at a public station, a simple act that masks the complex certification questions now facing Tesla.

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