--- title: "Two Tesla Cybercabs Just Landed in Minneapolis. Nobody Knows Why" date: "2026-07-07" modified: "2026-07-07" authors: - name: "Joel Feder" job_title: "Director of Content and Product" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/two-tesla-cybercabs-just-landed-in-minneapolis-nobody-knows-why" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Spy Photos" - "Tesla News" --- # Two Tesla Cybercabs Just Landed in Minneapolis. Nobody Knows Why ![Tesla Cybercab spotted in Minneapolis, Minnesota]() *\George/Victory & Reseda\* Is Minneapolis, Minnesota on [Tesla's]() punch list as the automaker eyes new markets for its [robotaxi service]()? On Saturday, an eagle-eyed reader named George with Victory & Reseda spotted a Tesla Cybercab in an unexpected location: Minneapolis, Minnesota. George said there were actually two units of the gold Teslas quietly sitting unattended in a parking lot. Why? George told *The Drive* the two Cybercabs were sitting in a parking lot outside of a Tesla-owned office in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Park and were clearly visible to anyone driving down MN Highway 610. ![Tesla Cybercab spotted in Minneapolis, Minnesota]() ![Tesla Cybercab spotted in Minneapolis, Minnesota]() ![Tesla Cybercab spotted in Minneapolis, Minnesota]() ![Tesla Cybercab spotted in Minneapolis, Minnesota]() ![Tesla Cybercab spotted in Minneapolis, Minnesota]() ![Tesla Cybercab spotted in Minneapolis, Minnesota]() The two cars had VINs ending around 650, according to George, indicating these two cars might be early production models. Both cars had steering wheels, but lacked a plastic shroud around the steering columns, according to George. The two production-intent-looking black leather seats we've seen before were onboard. [EPA documents revealed]() Cybercab specs that Tesla has held close to its chest. The filings indicated that the two-seat coupe has a 219-horsepower front motor and a curb weight of 3,113 pounds. A smaller battery pack of about 50 kWh is indicated as the power source and driving range nets around 280 miles per charge. ![Waymo Zeekr prototype]() **Joel Feder** Currently, Waymo is actively laying its ground game to bring its autonomous robotaxi service to the Minneapolis area. Two weeks ago I spotted a few of the company's next-gen robotaxis, sourced from Zeekr, charging with Waymo handlers in the western suburb of St. Louis Park. Today, Tesla operates its robotaxi service in five U.S. markets including Austin, Dallas, Houston, Miami, and San Francisco. The obvious question is what are two Cybercabs doing in Minneapolis? Is Tesla planning to expand its robotaxi service to Minnesota? *Got a tip? See something? Send us a line at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Overseeing what you see, read, touch, hear, and interact with from the vast lakes of Minnesota, Joel Feder shapes how The Drive looks and operates as the head of content and product initiatives. On a daily basis, Joel leads the newsroom and editorial staff playing point on both short-term coverage and long-term strategic plans. His mission is to help ensure The Drive shapes the future of automotive media by helping the team execute original reporting, breaking news, and exclusive opportunities. Regarded as an industry insider and recognized by colleagues, fellow journalists, and manufacturers as a point-person and leader in the industry, Joel owns and runs the largest automotive professionals group on Facebook in an effort to serve and help others. Joel serves as a juror for the World Car Awards. In addition, he is the board chair and chair of the governance and nominating committee for Move Forward MN, a local non-profit that helps at-risk youth with barrier-free mental health and housing services. While you’re reading this he’s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Bluesky]() [Email]()