A French beverage company could derail Tesla's 'Cybercab' name
By Chris Morris
Published on March 17, 2026.
French beverage wholesaler, UniBev, may derail Tesla's plans to rename its autonomous robotaxi service Cybercab. The name aligns with Tesla's line of "Cyber" products. However, the company has filed a 167-page complaint with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, accusing UniBeva of "bad faith trademark squatter". If the issue goes to trial, a decision could be delayed until 2027. Tesla has also submitted trademark filings for "cybercar" and "Cyperveh", which could allow it to bypass regulatory requirements related to the word "cab".
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