Tesla is moving forward with the long-awaited launch of its Cybertruck electric pickup truck.
The boxy vehicle is Tesla’s first new model since 2020, when it began introducing the Model Y. However, the Cybertruck’s debut predates that moment; Tesla CEO Elon Musk showed off an early version of the truck at a memorable event in 2019, when he accidentally smashed two windows while trying to demonstrate the Cybertruck’s durability.
Here we’ll answer some questions we thought an intrepid explorer like you might ask (err…type in the search bar) about Tesla’s Cybertruck, including details about the vehicle’s specs, availability and design ahead of the first shipments of the vehicle. These shipments will come alongside Tesla’s live-streamed event on Thursday that will kick off the car’s journey toward success or failure.
What is CyberTurk?
The Cybertruck is a steel-covered electric pickup truck made by Tesla. According to Musk, the car is less than 19 feet long and has a bed more than six feet longer. It has four doors and space for six adults.
Tesla shared specifications for the Cybertruck in 2019, promising three variants of the vehicle. This included a $39,900 single-motor version with rear-wheel drive and a range of up to 250 miles. But that was eons ago, figuratively speaking. The weight of at least one variable was reported About as much as a Hummer.
To this point, the unknowns about the final production vehicle (as of November 29, 2023) include price range, battery range options, weight, towing capacity options, and a long-term delivery schedule.
Why does Cybertruck look like this?
Also referred to as early Cybrtrk trade mark, the Cybertruck’s name, neon logo, and exterior design evoke a kind of cyberpunk and post-apocalyptic aesthetic. Why? Because Elon Musk wants to.
The electric pickup is made of steel, a hard material that resists rust but is difficult to shape. The stiffness of the material influenced the electric car’s stark engineering design; It also led to Launch delay And Panel gaps On Cybertruck test vehicles.
Musk has it described The tank-like vehicle as “an armored personnel carrier from the future – what a Bladerunner would have driven.” Crucially, although Bladerunner is a stunning film, it is a story The horrific dystopia.
Is the Cybertruck on sale yet?
Tesla expects so Collective production Cybertrucks start in 2024, but unless you’re a wealthy early adopter with Tesla connections, securing a Cybertruck won’t be easy this early. You’ll need to stand in line behind people who have reserved the truck since 2019.
However, you may be able to go ahead for the price: Cybertruck reservations shown It showed up on eBay for $10,000. Proceed with caution. I’m not sure how easy it is to verify if offers are legitimate, and Musk has threatened to punish sellers in the past.
Can I resell my Cybertruck?
Really Tesla He threatened to punish Early Cybertruck sellers, but it appears to have backed away from its previously published rules in a November 2023 update to its US ordering agreement page. Rules once stipulated that Cybertruck customers could not sell their vehicles within the first year of ownership without obtaining permission from Tesla. The rules also stipulated that the company would seek compensation of $50,000 from the first distributors. But that language has disappeared from that very page, at least for the time being.
Can I put a bike in the bed of the Cybertruck?
It depends on the size of the bike and how it is stored. From what we can say, You’ll probably need one wheel hanging above the tailgate.
Elon Musk promised Cybertrucks would have beds longer than six feet. From one end of one wheel to the other end of the other wheel, adult bikes are usually more than six feet longer. (On a related note, the City of Los Angeles recommends that bicycle parking spaces be at a minimum Six feet longas in South Carolina Palmetto Cycling Alliance. Regardless, it fits perfectly.)
A motorcycle is likely to be more complex. This is not a Silverado.
Is Cybertruck good for the climate?
In general, electric cars We are Better for the climate than their gas-guzzling counterparts, because they don’t produce tailpipe emissions. However, all cars are polluting. This includes consumer electric vehicles, because they require it Lithiumlaunch Tire particles In the air and require more energy than more efficient modes of transportation, such as public transportation, cycling and walking. Mining battery materials as well linked to worker exploitation.
What about the size of the Cybertruck? Experts have raised red flags Balloon size and weight of vehicles in the United States typically require very large vehicles More energy, and thus more battery materials, which leads to their higher environmental cost. As far as collisions go, so do larger and heavier vehicles Less safe for everyone around themespecially pedestrians.
Among electric vehicles are those with smaller batteries Generally better for the environment.
Stay tuned
We have a lot of questions and expect Tesla to share more details during the November 30 delivery event. How does the Cybertruck compare to other Tesla vehicles? What about electric pickups from competitors, including Ford or GMC? When will Tesla launch the cheaper, single-motor version of the Cybertruck it promised in 2019? Check back for updates as we learn more.