Tesla says it will sport up to 3,500 pounds of payload capacity and have a maximum towing capability of more than 14,000 pounds. Its body, made from that stainless steel alloy, also boasts a 100 cubic feet of lockable storage in the bed and a 6.5” length. What are the Tesla Cybertruck’s features? Originally expected to enter production in late 2021, the car may not hit roads until nearly four years after its unveiling - a wait still not quite as bad as the Roadster, first unveiled in 2017 but expected to launch sometime after the Cybertruck. Of course, that still depends on when the car will launch. He also hinted in a May 2020 tweet that a smaller truck for non-U.S. During a February 2020 earnings call, four months after the reveal, Musk made a bold claim about initial pre-orders: "We've never seen this level of demand." Since the launch, Musk has ratcheted up the hype by cruising around the streets of California. And like every Tesla vehicle that has been released to date, it’s an absolute curiosity, inside and out. The front, the windshield, a slope toward the back, and the rear. Let’s talk about that design: Four lines dominate the vehicle. Want to know more about the Cybertruck and Tesla's future plans? Subscribe to MUSK READS+for exclusive interviews and analysis about all things Musk. We’re not sure how Cybertruck reservation holders feel about the delay, but at least there’s confirmation that the truck is coming.
He also pointed out that even if Tesla’s projects are late, they eventually happen. Even the insane GMC Hummer EV pickup, which is probably the most bonkers electric vehicle yet to go on sale, has made its way to dealerships.īut what about the Cybertruck? Back in January 2022, Tesla removed all references to a 2022 release date from its website, as Reuters reported, on January 14, 2022, that the truck’s production was pushed back to 2023.Īnd now Elon himself has confirmed that report, saying in an event for the opening of Gigafactory Berlin that Tesla aims “to complete the development of Cybertruck this year and be ready for production next year,” according to a report from Electrek.Įlon himself has admitted that he sets unrealistic timelines, but that it’s the result of his own personal optimism. We reviewed the terrific Rivian R1T last fall, while the conventional-looking Ford F-150 Lightning is just a few months away from its first deliveries.
But while the Cybertruck remains stuck in development, other electric trucks are finally making their way to customers. With angular shapes and supposedly bulletproof windows, the Cybertruck certainly lives up to its name. The oft-delayed truck certainly serves a purpose, drawing eyeballs towards the rest of Tesla’s lineup. More than two years out from its unveiling at the Tesla Design Studio in November 2019, the head-turning truck - before the reveal, CEO Elon Musk said the design would be “ heart-stopping” and look like something out of Blade Runner - it sometimes seems like Tesla is no closer to shipping the truck than it was when it was revealed.
The Tesla Cybertruck is probably the most attention-grabbing vehicle Tesla (doesn’t) make - but don’t expect it any time soon.