Tesla Reveals Design Inspiration Behind Cybercab’s Gold Color
2024 Tesla Cybercab Robotaxi: 2024 Tesla Cybercab Prototype | Credit: petersen.org
Tesla’s Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen recently provided insights into the distinctive gold color of the Cybercab (Robotaxi) during an interview at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California.
Design and Color Inspiration
Von Holzhausen explained that the gold color is a deliberate design choice, drawing inspiration from New York City’s iconic yellow taxi tradition.
“We chose the color gold, and it’s really a special color,”
he stated.
“It reflects a future version of the idea of a New York City yellow cab—taking that iconic yellow and creating something more expressive and up to date.”
Credit: Petersen Automotive Museum
Vehicle Specifications
The Cybercab represents a significant departure from traditional automotive design:
Two-seat configuration
No steering wheel
No pedals
No back window
Designed for autonomous operation
Advanced Autonomous Features
Tesla is positioning the Cybercab as a revolutionary transportation solution with several innovative characteristics:
Approximately half the parts of a Model 3
Inductive wireless charging system
Self-governed cleaning system
Planned to be fully autonomous
Production and Availability
The company unveiled the Cybercab design on October 10 during the “We, Robot” event. Tesla aims to:
Begin production in late 2026
Achieve volume production of two million vehicles per year
Offer flexible purchase or lease options
Von Holzhausen also noted that customers will be able to acquire the vehicle for varying durations, potentially transforming personal transportation models.
