"When Tesla unveiled the Cybercab in 2024, the company noted that the autonomous two-seater would utilize wireless charging. A newly spotted panel on Tesla's Cybercab prototype may point to a practical backup for the vehicle's wireless charging system as it nears mass production. Tesla watchers have speculated that the panel could house a physical NACS port, which would ensure that the autonomous two-seater could operate reliably even before the company's wireless charging infrastructure is deployed."
"With the Cybercab expected to enter production in a few months, equipping the vehicle with a physical NACS port would allow it to charge at Superchargers nationwide without relying exclusively on still-undeployed wireless chargers. Such an approach would not rule out wireless charging long-term. Instead, it would give Tesla flexibility, allowing the Cybercab to operate immediately at scale while wireless charging solutions are rolled out later. For a vehicle designed to operate continuously and autonomously, redundancy in charging options would be a practical move."
Prototypes of the Cybercab show a rear panel large enough to house a physical charge port, prompting speculation that Tesla may include a NACS inlet as a backup to wireless charging. Tesla originally noted the Cybercab would use wireless charging, but the company has not detailed a rollout timeline. Equipping the vehicle with a physical NACS port would let the Cybercab charge at Superchargers nationwide and operate immediately at scale while wireless infrastructure is deployed. Redundancy in charging options would support continuous autonomous operation. Recent sightings in Chicago showed prototypes coated in road grime with rear camera areas noticeably cleaner and visible water traces on the trunk.
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