Tesla to Unveil ‘Cybercab’ at Shanghai Expo in Early November

Tesla announced it will debut its long-anticipated autonomous vehicle Cybercab at the  (CIIE) in Shanghai, running from November 5–10.

The electric carmaker shared the news via a post on social media by one of its executives, marking a key milestone in the company’s push into the Chinese market.

The Cybercab is part of Tesla’s move into robotaxi technologies built for ride-hailing. It was first introduced more than a year ago, and this will be its first major public showing in China.

Tesla hopes the China debut will help cement its future growth strategy in a region that remains among its most competitive and fast-moving. Local rivals already operate self-driving car services, so the timing is critical.

While full production of the Cybercab is still slated for 2026, the Shanghai event will include a showcase that could accelerate partnerships—and regulatory engagement—in China.

Potential investors and industry watchers will monitor how China responds to this launch. Success there could pave the way for Tesla’s broader global rollout of autonomous ride-hailing services.