2 minStarlink and Tesla today: where the two already meet, from Superchargers to the Cybercab
There is no Starlink option in the Tesla configurator, yet the two already work together in several places. An overview of what exists now, and what is still only an idea.
Elon Musk has said that all cars will one day have Starlink. You cannot tick a Starlink box when ordering a Tesla, but the satellite network and the carmaker already overlap in more places than many owners realise. Here is what exists today, and where the line between fact and promise lies.
1. Wi-Fi at remote Superchargers
Since late 2021, Tesla has installed Starlink dishes at Supercharger sites, particularly where a fixed internet line or good mobile coverage is hard to get. The aim is simple: drivers who spend half an hour charging get Wi-Fi, and the site itself stays connected for payments and monitoring.
2. The Cybercab
In August 2026, Tesla's Robotaxi account showed the first Cybercab with Starlink hardware built in. The flat antenna sits in the rear of the car instead of on the roof. The Cybercab still has 5G as well, so Starlink acts as a backup and extra coverage. For a car without a driver, a connection for routing, customer support and remote help matters more than for a private car, although Tesla says a connection is not needed for safe driving itself.
3. Owners who bring their own
Some owners, especially of the Cybertruck, mount a Starlink dish on the roof or place a small Starlink Mini under the glass roof for camping and road trips. The Mini is about the size of a laptop, weighs about 1.2 kg and uses roughly 20 to 40 watts, so it can run from a car's 12-volt socket or a power bank. In the US it costs $149 and works with Roam plans from $55 a month. Tesla does not sell or support these setups; they are aftermarket solutions, and you need to follow local rules on in-motion use.
4. Business ties between the companies
SpaceX, which owns Starlink, bought Cybertrucks and Tesla Megapacks, and Tesla holds a small stake in SpaceX. The two companies are now formally studying a merger, which could one day make Starlink an in-house supplier for Tesla.
What does not exist yet
- A factory Starlink option for the Model 3, Model Y or Cybertruck.
- Use of Starlink's direct-to-phone network by the modem in Tesla cars.
- Any announced change to Premium Connectivity, which still runs over mobile networks.
What to watch
Whether the Starlink hardware moves from the Cybercab to other models, the launch of SpaceX's faster direct-to-phone satellites from 2027, and the outcome of the merger talks.
