Tesla has quietly replaced an official Cybercab promo video after it briefly revealed an unreleased Robotaxi feature. The removed scene showed a passenger adjusting the Cybercab’s air vents through a Robotaxi app—a capability not available in today’s Tesla app.
What Was in the Original Video
The video was promoting Tesla's plan to offer autonomous ride services for employees at its Texas Gigafactory.
Shortly after it went live, Tesla swapped it for an edited version.
The key difference? The original included a brief scene showing a passenger inside a Cybercab using a Robotaxi app to control the AC vent direction — a feature that doesn't exist in the current Tesla app and has never appeared in any official materials before.
Inside the Cybercab: No Steering Wheel, Massive Screen
The Cybercab's interior is a major departure from any Tesla before it.
Here's how it compares:
Feature |
Model 3 |
Cybercab |
|---|---|---|
Center display size |
15.4 inches |
~21 inches |
Steering wheel |
✅ Yes |
❌ No |
Pedals |
✅ Yes |
❌ No |
Physical controls |
Partial |
Minimal |
At roughly 21 inches, the center touchscreen is the largest Tesla has ever installed in a production vehicle, measuring about 36% larger diagonally than the Model 3's screen.
Nearly all functions are handled through the center display or the Robotaxi app. Traditional controls like the steering wheel, pedals, and most physical buttons have been removed entirely.
Production Is Already Underway
According to EPA certification documents, Cybercab production kicked off at the Texas Gigafactory in February 2026, with mass production beginning in April 2026.
Tesla has also started testing steeringwheel-free Cybercabs on public roads in Austin.
The App Experience: Set Your Preferences Before You Even Get In
Rather than building a separate Robotaxi app, Tesla has integrated the Cybercab experience directly into the existing Tesla app, creating a unified interface for booking rides, managing trips, and controlling in-cabin settings. This approach mirrors the Robotaxi platform currently rolling out in Austin and could serve as the foundation for future expansion.
Through the app, passengers can:
Set AC temperature
Adjust vent direction
Configure seat preferences
Enter a destination
Track the vehicle in real time
The big advantage: you can set everything before you board — no fumbling with settings once you're inside.
What the Leaked Screenshots Show
Leaked screenshots of the Robotaxi passenger interface reveal three core controls:
Climate temperature — set your preferred cabin temp
Vent direction — aim airflow exactly where you want it
Trip info — view your route and destination
The vent direction control is a feature that had never been documented or mentioned in any official materials. Tesla removed the roughly six-second interaction clip showing this feature in the replacement version of the video.
Tesla has not provided any explanation for the removal. Possible reasons include: the feature may not yet be officially released, the interface could still be in development, the interaction shown may have been a demo, or the clip may have distracted from the video's core message about the employee ride program. Whether this feature will ultimately appear in the main Tesla app remains an open question.