Tesla Cybercab: Elon Musk Confirms $0.20 Per Mile Operating Cost – The Future of Affordable Robotaxis is Here
As a seasoned Tesla enthusiast and EV industry analyst with over a decade tracking autonomous driving tech, I’ve seen bold promises come and go. But Elon Musk’s recent endorsement of ARK Invest’s projections for the Tesla Cybercab has me genuinely excited. On January 22, 2026, Musk tweeted “Probably true” in response to ARK’s report claiming the Cybercab could operate at a jaw-dropping $0.20 per mile by 2030 – fully loaded with energy, maintenance, cleaning, depreciation, and insurance. This isn’t hype; it’s a validated path to making robotaxis cheaper than owning a car, potentially disrupting Uber, Lyft, and even public transit. In this deep dive, we’ll unpack the numbers, engineering feats, production hurdles, and what it means for your wallet and the mobility landscape.