Ride the Lightning: Tesla and EV Podcast Episode 535: A Cybercab…With a Steering Wheel? It Could Happen
Nov 2, 2025
Tesla sparks intrigue by suggesting the Cybercab could come with a steering wheel and pedals if needed by regulators. A potential December 11th reveal for the next-gen Roadster is speculated, backed by job postings indicating progress. The San Jose airport approves Tesla's robo-taxi service, expanding its reach and data collection. Rivian announces an Autonomy Day, and discussions around autonomous vehicles heat up, including the strategic partnership between Lucid and NVIDIA. Plus, early impressions of FSD version 14 provide interesting insights into its quirks.
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Roadster Demo Could Happen This Year
- Elon Musk said the new Roadster demo will be "unforgettable" and aims for a reveal before year-end.
- The company appears close to demonstrating a prototype and pushing toward a late-2025 re-reveal.
Job Posting Signals Roadster Progress
- Ryan highlights a Tesla job listing for a "Manufacturing Engineer Roadster" based in Fremont as tangible production evidence.
- He interprets this as a sign the Roadster program is moving toward 2027 production, though delays remain possible.
Airport Approval Boosts RoboTaxi Data
- San Jose International Airport approved Tesla and Waymo to operate autonomous vehicles at the airport.
- This gives Tesla valuable data on airport pickups/drop-offs, a major use case for ride-hailing fleets.