Reported passenger-price snapshots
| Service | Region | Fare / average | Notes | Source · date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Robotaxi vs Waymo | Dallas, TX | Tesla $6.15 vs Waymo $13.93 for the same 2.25-mile trip | Single reported route comparison from April 2026; not a rate card or fixed formula. | Electric Vehicles [secondary] / Torque News [secondary] · 2026-04 |
| Tesla Robotaxi | Austin, TX | $3.00 base + $1.40 per mile | Rate reported on March 12, 2026; a dated snapshot, not a guarantee of current app pricing. | Not a Tesla App [secondary] / BASENOR [secondary] · 2026-03-12 |
| Tesla Robotaxi | San Francisco Bay Area | $8.31–$14.59 daily average per ride | Observed daily-average range from March 1 to April 14, 2026; not the minimum and maximum individual fares. | Obi pricing report [research] · 2026-04-21 |
| Waymo | San Francisco | ≈ $19.69 average per ride | Obi ~94,000-ride sample, Nov 27, 2025 to Jan 1, 2026; down from $20.43 in the prior 2025 sample; not a rate card. | TechCrunch [secondary] · 2026-01-27 |
| Uber (human-driven benchmark) | San Francisco | ≈ $17.47 average per ride | Benchmark from the same Obi sample; up from $15.58 in the prior 2025 sample, narrowing Waymo's premium to about 13%. | TechCrunch [secondary] · 2026-01-27 |
Do not turn the Dallas observation into a base-plus-mile rate. Austin's structure is dated March 2026 and may differ from a current app quote.
Long-term economics claim
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Cybercab — long-term operating-cost target | ≈ $0.20 per mile (Musk projection; not a current measured cost) | TechCrunch [secondary] |
FAQFrequently asked questions
What was Tesla robotaxi pricing in Austin?
A March 2026 reporting snapshot described $3.00 base plus $1.40 per mile. It is not presented as unchanged today.
What did a Tesla robotaxi cost in Dallas?
One reported April 2026 trip cost $6.15 for 2.25 miles, compared with $13.93 for Waymo on the same route. No fixed Dallas formula is inferred.
Is Tesla's operating cost $0.20 per mile today?
No. About $0.20 per mile is a Musk long-term target, not a current measured result.
Sources & method
Figures are separated into primary operator statements, secondary reporting and clearly labeled estimates. Read the full methodology, limitations and correction policy.