After numerous delays and much anticipation, Tesla has officially set a delivery date for the highly awaited Cybertruck electric pickup. In a company post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Tesla revealed that the Cybertruck’s first deliveries will take place during a special event at the Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, on November 30th.
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HighlightsCybertruck production remains on track for later this year, with first deliveries scheduled for November 30th at Giga Texas.
Production of our higher density 4680 cell is progressing as planned & we continue building… pic.twitter.com/FqpseLujaA
— Tesla (@Tesla) October 18, 2023
This announcement was made alongside Tesla’s third-quarter earnings report, where the company’s CEO, Elon Musk, shared some insights into the challenges of ramping up production for the Cybertruck. Musk emphasized the complexity of this endeavor, noting that Tesla has ambitious plans to manufacture a quarter of a million Cybertrucks annually in the future. However, achieving this production volume is not expected to occur until after 2024.
Over the past few months, there have been sightings of Cybertrucks on the road, all labeled as either RC (for testing purposes) or prototype vehicles. Tesla had previously suggested that a delivery event would take place by Q3, but it did not materialize as initially planned.
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Earlier in the year, Tesla indicated that limited production of the Cybertruck would begin during the summer, with mass production slated for 2024. However, it seems that Tesla was able to roll out at least one Cybertruck from its factory in July, signaling progress in the vehicle’s production journey.
The Cybertruck was initially announced by Tesla in 2019, but its production timeline faced multiple delays, partly due to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The company had fallen short of its initial preproduction target set for 2021.
Despite these setbacks, the Cybertruck continues to generate immense interest and intrigue. Since its unveiling, other automakers have joined the electric pickup truck race, introducing their own offerings, such as Ford’s F-150 Lightning and Rivian’s R1T. The Cybertruck remains a unique contender, with its distinctive design and features, including the much-discussed and eye-catching “humongous windshield wiper” that has left many wondering if it will indeed make it to the final production design.
The November 30th event is poised to be a milestone moment for Tesla enthusiasts and potential buyers eagerly awaiting the Cybertruck, as they finally get a chance to witness this groundbreaking electric vehicle in action and learn more about its features and capabilities.
As Tesla gears up for the long-anticipated Cybertruck launch, the electric vehicle market continues to evolve with an increasing number of automakers embracing the electrification trend, setting the stage for an exciting and competitive future for the automotive industry.