Tesla asks NHTSA to keep sworn Cybercab safety answers confidential
- The public can read only a 30-page firefighter guide from the filing, which arrived by the Oct. 30 deadline, Electrek reported.
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FindYourEV NewsNov 5, 2026 at 18:32 UTCSource: Electrek, Drive Tesla Canada
Photo by Josh Sorenson on UnsplashTesla answered a special order from NHTSA on whether the Cybercab complies with federal safety rules, then asked the agency to treat the whole response as confidential, Electrek reported.
The order demanded answers under oath, and Drive Tesla reported that it posed 21 certification questions. On the public docket, the full reply carries a confidential marking, the outlet said.
The Cybercab lacks a steering wheel, pedals and mirrors. Any explanation of how Tesla certified such a car is redacted, according to Electrek.
Sources
- Read the full story at Electrek Nov 5, 2026
- Drive Tesla Canada Nov 5, 2026