Tesla Cybercab Terms Require a Paid Monthly Subscription

Tesla’s Autonomy Subscription Agreement says a Cybercab will not operate without an active paid monthly subscription, and that the vehicle is for personal, non-commercial use only.

Screenshots and a 12-part breakdown of the document, cited as version 20261112, were posted November 13 by @scotsrule08. Tesla has not published the full agreement on its official X accounts.

The terms arrived the same day Tesla’s official Robotaxi account invited select customers to buy a Cybercab for personal use. That order screen lists an estimated purchase price of $29,990 USD, a $299 USD monthly Autonomy Subscription, and a $1,000 USD non-refundable order deposit, with an estimated December 2026 delivery in Austin, Texas. The first month of the subscription is included with the purchase. The agreement itself does not list a price.

The order screen also says the subscription and regular vehicle maintenance are required to operate the Cybercab, and that the monthly fee is billed separately until canceled, excluding taxes. By placing an order, a buyer agrees to the Cybercab Order Agreement, Terms of Use, Autonomy Subscription Agreement, and Privacy Notice.

Under the terms, a Cybercab cannot be used for Tesla Robotaxi, third-party ride-hailing, delivery, or rental platforms unless Tesla authorizes that use in writing or enables it in the product. The vehicle will operate only within Tesla-enabled Robotaxi geofences and supported limits. Tesla can expand, shrink, or move that area, and coverage may not match Tesla’s Robotaxi service. Operation outside the operating area is prohibited and may be technologically prevented.

The subscription includes autonomous driving, vehicle connectivity, remote support, roadside assistance, and Covered Services. Towing is included up to approximately 50 miles, to or from a Tesla service center or the owner’s home address when needed. Owners still pay for insurance, registration, charging, parking, general cleaning, and other costs. Appendix A currently lists these covered services:

• Front and rear tire replacement, plus flat tires
• Windshield replacement and wipers
• Cabin air filters and vehicle inspections
• Camera lens cleaning and washer fluid

The covered-service list may change, and damage from misuse or intentional acts is excluded. Unplanned repairs outside Appendix A are not included in the subscription, though they may be covered by the vehicle warranty. Tesla says it will ask for approval before performing work the owner will be billed for. For a scheduled appointment, the Cybercab will travel autonomously and unoccupied to a Tesla service center, or be transported if needed, and return when the work is finished. Covered Services are pre-approved.

The cabin touchscreen offers manual controls for moving the vehicle short distances at up to 2 mph. Those controls are not intended for public roads, and a valid U.S. driver’s license is required to use them. Owners set destinations, manage trips and access, schedule service, and get support through Tesla’s app. A Tesla Account and a compatible mobile device are required.

To the extent allowed by law, modifications, including wraps, tint, and wheel changes, must go through Tesla or a Tesla-authorized provider. Tesla may suspend the subscription if that section is breached. Three or more strikeouts for improper or unsafe use trigger a one-week suspension of autonomous driving features. The Cybercab may not operate during that time, and the monthly payment will not be prorated for any suspension.

Tesla reserves the right to remotely access, locate, restrict, control, or place a Cybercab in a safe state. It may also restrict operation by geography, road type, weather, or condition, or during investigations and software rollouts, and may suspend or terminate technology or connectivity access. Operation requires working connectivity, current software, and Tesla Account access, and coverage gaps can limit or stop the vehicle. The terms say the subscription may include satellite connectivity, but they do not guarantee it. Some software updates may be required for operation.

Features and services may vary by location and hardware, depend on development and regulatory approval, and are subject to change. Tesla may change the terms, and continued use after a change takes effect means the updated terms apply. The subscription renews monthly and can be canceled at any time, but payments are not prorated. Tesla says it will give one month’s notice before a price change. The agreement does not announce a general order-opening date or a delivery date.

Buyers comparing the invitation to the contract will want to read both, since the $299 USD monthly figure sits on the order screen, not in the agreement itself.