Tesla made a major regulatory move this week by bringing the production version of its highly anticipated Cybercab to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) headquarters in Washington, D.C.
The vehicle’s appearance on March 10, 2026, coincided with the first-ever federal autonomous vehicle safety forum. The presence of the robotaxi at the nation’s transportation hub suggests Tesla is actively engaging with regulators to clear the way for its steering-wheel-less design.
This appearance gave the public the clearest look yet at the production-ready interior of the two-seater. The cabin features a massive 21-inch center display, which is roughly 25% larger than the screens found in the current Model S and Model X. Since there is no steering wheel or pedals, the interior offers significantly more legroom than any other Tesla model.
Check out this video of Tesla’s Cybercab in DC below:
Notable production details include a larger interior safety camera for monitoring passengers, two USB-C ports in the center console, and a rear storage area that has been switched from carpet to a more durable, easy-to-clean material for fleet use.
The Washington visit comes just as Tesla is hitting major production milestones at its Gigafactory in Texas. The very first mass-produced Cybercab officially rolled off the line last month. Since then, manufacturing has accelerated, with more than 30 units spotted this week being loaded onto transport trucks or undergoing structural validation at crash-testing facilities.
Observers also captured footage of the Cybercab’s automated camera washers in action, which are essential for keeping the vehicle’s “eyes” clear of road salt and grime without human intervention.
Volume production is still on track to begin in April, according to recent updates from Elon Musk. While he has cautioned that the initial manufacturing ramp will follow a slow “S-curve” because nearly every part of the vehicle and its “unboxed” assembly process is new, the long-term goal is to reach a staggering output of one unit every 10 seconds.
For now, these early production units are likely being shipped to major cities across North America to gather localized data and finalize the safety certifications needed for fully unsupervised operation.