Theverge iconThevergeSep 8, 2026

Tesla Cybercab doesn’t have any manual controls — but it does have a virtual joystick

The Tesla Cybercab is notable for what it lacks, namely a steering wheel and pedal. Less than a week after the Cybercab was officially launched in Austin, Texas, some riders have discovered the Cybercab's secret manual controls […]

Tesla Cybercab doesn’t have any manual controls — but it does have a virtual joystick

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The Tesla Cybercab is notable for what it lacks, namely a steering wheel and pedal.

Less than a week after the Cybercab was officially launched in Austin, Texas, some riders have discovered the Cybercab's secret manual controls […]

By design, there is no way for this vehicle to be manually controlled.

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The Tesla Cybercab is notable for what it lacks, namely a steering wheel and pedal. Less than a week after the Cybercab was officially launched in Austin, Texas, some riders have discovered the Cybercab's secret manual controls […] By design, there is no way for this vehicle to be manually controlled.

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By design, there is no way for this vehicle to be manually controlled.

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