Tesla Cybertruck production (almost) underway, Elon Musk says
Published on Apr 04, 2023 at 12:40 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Apr 08, 2023 at 6:21 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
Elon Musk says he walked the whole Tesla Cybertruck production line at Giga Texas “for several hours” and swears the most hyped truck in the world will be available soon.
Yes, he’s said this before – about a million times – but this time he actually means it apparently.
In a tweet, Musk said this is “gonna be awesome” and he added that “[it] feels like the future”.
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Tesla Cybertruck production update
Here’s a quick recap.
The Cybertruck was first unveiled in 2019 with a highly publicized live event at Tesla Design Studio in Los Angeles.
Production was initially slated to begin in 2021 but it’s been pushed back a number of times for a variety of reasons.
As we all know, Tesla is a car company but it’s also a cult, which explains why the automaker received 250,000 pre-orders in the first two weeks after its unveiling.
Nearly four years and one pandemic later, Musk swears the assembly line for the Cybertruck is good and ready.
Tesla Cybertruck spec and pricing
Tesla has already fiddled with the original design of the Cybertruck even though production is yet to commence.
The vehicle is supposed to be fitted with bulletproof glass for the windows.
Some of you may remember Elon’s botched attempt to demonstrate the strength of the armor glass during the unveil.
Musk also says the Cybertruck will be available with a Hummer-style crab walk feature that was never mentioned during the launch.
Spec-wise, the truck should be available with one, two, three or four engines.
The entry-level Single Motor RWD model has a range of 250 miles (400 km), Golf GTI performance levels and a towing capacity of 7,500 lb (3.4 t).
Mind you, the range-topping quad-motor version will be faster than most supercars with a 0 to 60 mph time of 2.5 seconds or less.
More importantly, it’ll have a range of 620 miles (1,000 km) and a towing capacity of 15,000 lb.
Back in 2019, Musk said the Cybertruck would start at $39,900.
Then again in 2019, we didn’t have a pandemic, skyrocketing inflation and an energy crisis.
We reckon the cheapest Cybertruck will set you back $50,000 or more.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
