If a Tesla Cybercab fleet were profitable, Tesla wouldn't sell you one
jijojv · hn · 2026-09-07
Electrek argues that if Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi fleet were truly profitable, Tesla would keep every unit for its own network rather than sell to consumers — per-mile fleet revenue beats one-time sales margins. The fact that Tesla still plans to retail the Cybercab hints its fleet economics may not be as strong as advertised.
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