Something exciting is happening at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Texas, and it looks like the company is already working on building Cybercab parts ahead of its official launch.
On Monday, longtime Giga Texas watcher Joe Tegtmeyer shared a fresh batch of photos on X (formerly Twitter), showing large castings outside the facility. But here’s the interesting part: these castings don’t match the Model Y or Cybertruck — the only vehicles Tesla is currently making at the Texas plant.
So what are they for?
Signs Point to Cybercab
According to Tegtmeyer and several fans online, these castings closely resemble the Cybercab — Tesla’s upcoming driverless vehicle made specifically for robotaxi service.
Unlike the Model Y and Cybertruck, which use two-piece castings, these new castings appear to be single-piece, which fits with Tesla’s new unboxed production process. This technique allows Tesla to simplify vehicle production dramatically — possibly cutting build time to under five seconds per unit.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has even said the new production line looks more like a high-speed electronics factory than a traditional car assembly plant.
Prototype Builds Are Likely Starting
Back in March, Tesla’s VP of Vehicle Engineering, Lars Moravy, told Sandy Munro that Cybercab prototype builds would begin this summer, with full production ramping up in 2026.
But based on the photos Tegtmeyer shared and Tesla’s own updates from earlier this year, it looks like Tesla is ahead of schedule — and these castings might be the first Cybercab prototypes.
If true, it shows Tesla is pushing hard to deliver on its promises.
What Is the Cybercab?
The Cybercab is Tesla’s next-generation electric vehicle designed specifically for use in its robotaxi fleet. It will be fully autonomous, sleek, and optimized for ride-hailing services — no steering wheel, no pedals, just AI-driven rides.
It’s expected to launch commercially this summer in Austin, Texas, alongside the debut of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Unsupervised system.
Tesla’s approach with the Cybercab isn’t just about building a new car — it’s about reinventing how cars are built entirely.
SEE PHOTOS BELOW:
Interesting developments next to the Giga Texas Casting Machine section today … several new kinds of castings that do not look like Model Y or @cybertruck … looking for experts out there to identify these in the comments!
Also, what looks like more Giga Press parts being… pic.twitter.com/1wFWuoZxIj
— Joe Tegtmeyer 🚀 🤠🛸😎 (@JoeTegtmeyer) April 21, 2025
Musk Says the Factory Is the Product
Elon Musk recently posted on X that the factory itself is the product — not just the Cybercab.
“The Tesla factory, especially our next-gen Cybercab line, is the product,” Musk said.
“That, autonomy, and Optimus are what matter.”
This fits with Tesla’s philosophy of using radical manufacturing innovation to stay far ahead of competitors. The unboxed production process is part of that, allowing Tesla to create vehicles faster and with fewer parts than ever before.
What Comes Next?
Tesla is holding its Q1 2025 earnings call on Tuesday, and investors will be listening closely for updates on:
- Cybercab prototype production
- FSD Unsupervised progress
- Robotaxi service rollout
- Manufacturing advancements at Giga Texas
With Tesla teasing June as the big launch month for its driverless ride-hailing platform, these new castings could be the final pieces falling into place.
Want to See the Future? Head to Texas
Whether you’re a Tesla fan, investor, or just curious about the future of transportation, it’s clear something groundbreaking is happening at Giga Texas.
The robotaxi revolution may be closer than we think — and these mystery castings might be our first real look at the future on wheels.
Would you ride in a driverless Cybercab?
Think Tesla can pull off a June robotaxi launch?
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