Gary Zhou 
Key Points
- 🚚 Tesla Cybertruck deliveries are approaching, but key details like pricing and specs remain undisclosed.
- 📸 Two new images of a production candidate Cybertruck were teased by Elon Musk, keeping the mystery alive.
- 💡 Despite numerous sightings, orderers still don’t know the cost, powertrain, or delivery date of their trucks.
- 🛠️ Musk emphasized the challenges of building the Cybertruck and compared it to unconventional designs like LEGO and soda cans.
- 💰 Vehicle prices have changed in the past four years, and while pricing hints have been dropped, details are uncertain.
- 🧩 Early depositors had configuration options, which were later removed, leaving some confusion about their chosen setup.
- 🤔 As deliveries draw closer, some question if waiting until the delivery date to reveal information is too late.
- 🌉 The Cybertruck Delivery Event will be in Texas, not California, where batches were spotted at Tesla’s facility.
- 🚙 Recent sightings reveal possible changes in the Cybertruck’s interior, including ambient lighting and seat configuration.
- 🏭 Giga Texas appears to be improving Cybertruck production quality, with a focus on precision.
- 📅 Tesla introduced a referral prize allowing users to secure invitations to the Cybertruck delivery event in Austin, Texas.
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, gave the Cybertruck enthusiasts a double tease yesterday by sharing two new images of a production candidate version of the highly anticipated all-electric pickup. While the Cybertruck has been frequently spotted on the roads in recent months, the crucial details that prospective buyers are eagerly awaiting remain closely guarded secrets, with Tesla and its CEO staying tight-lipped.
The Cybertruck stands as one of Tesla’s most eagerly awaited vehicles in its history. Unveiled four years ago, the Cybertruck has faced delays and development challenges, but Tesla is now poised to commence deliveries by the end of this year.
Nonetheless, the nearly two million customers who have placed orders for the Cybertruck are still left in suspense regarding the pricing, powertrain options, and delivery schedule.
James Locke, a devoted Tesla owner, pressed Musk yesterday to disclose when the company would reveal this information, urging a move away from the hype and toward concrete details. Locke sought information about vehicle specifications, pricing, and the delivery event date.
Musk, however, remained reluctant to divulge these specifics, even as the Cybertruck’s initial deliveries draw near. He remarked, “When we are ready to do so, we will. While I think it is our best product ever, it is an extremely difficult product to build. We are in uncharted territory because it is not like anything else.”
Musk reiterated this point in an email to Tesla employees, emphasizing that due to the Cybertruck’s distinct design featuring “bright metal” and “mostly straight edges,” any errors in production would be magnified. He added, “If LEGO and soda cans, which are very low cost, can do this, so can we.”
In the time since the Cybertruck’s unveiling four years ago, much has changed, including the pricing landscape for vehicles. Mid-size pickups have seen their average price rise from $33,262 in March 2019 to $41,176 in the same month of 2023, as indicated by data from Kelley Blue Book. Full-sized trucks have experienced a similar uptick, increasing from $48,653 to $62,825 over the same period.
While pricing remains uncertain, Musk has previously hinted at potential Cybertruck pricing. On the other hand, powertrain options, particularly for early production units, are likely to have been finalized, and early depositors for the Cybertruck selected specific configurations. Although this option was phased out a couple of years ago, Tesla continued to accept deposits without allowing configuration choices.
As the Cybertruck’s delivery window draws near, customers are growing increasingly curious about the details of the vehicle they are receiving and the associated costs. If Tesla intends to unveil this information at the delivery event, could it be considered somewhat late in the process?
Nevertheless, Cybertruck reservation holders are likely to remain patient and committed, having waited years for the truck’s production and release. Recent news revealed that the Cybertruck Delivery Event will be hosted in Texas, diverging from expectations that it would take place in Fremont, California, following sightings of the pickup at Tesla’s Northern California production facility.
