Tesla Cybertruck Delivery Event: Elon Musk's Reveals on the Electric Pickup

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Tesla Cybertruck Delivery Event: Elon Musk's Reveals on the Electric Pickup

In a scene adorned with dubstep beats and vibrant neon lights, Elon Musk presented the initial batch of Cybertrucks to a select group of customers, featuring notable figures like Reddit co-founder and Seven Seven Six VC fund founder Alexis Ohanian, along with Trousdale Ventures founder and CEO Phillip Sarofim.

Despite the relatively brief 30-minute livestream, the Tesla Cybertruck delivery event adhered to the typical Tesla spectacle, complete with energetic music, VIP guests, and, of course, Elon Musk.

The delivery of Tesla Cybertrucks marks a milestone at least six years after Musk's initial tweet about building a truck and four years since the futuristic pickup's debut. Beyond the flashy features, such as its bulletproof design, here's a comprehensive overview of what we currently know. In summary, the Cybertruck proves to be more expensive than Musk's 2019 projections, with limited details on other aspects.

Three Versions The Tesla Cybertruck will eventually be offered in three configurations. The most affordable variant, a rear-wheel version with a 250-mile range, a 6.9-second acceleration from 0 to 60 mph, and a base price of $60,990, is slated for availability in 2025. The other two versions include an all-wheel-drive variant with an estimated 341-mile range, a top speed of 112 mph, and a starting price of $79,990. The Cyberbeast boasts a 320-mile range, 845 horsepower, a 0 to 60 mph time of 2.6 seconds, a top speed of 130 mph, and an estimated price of $99,990. Both versions claim a towing capacity of 11,000 pounds.

Tesla plans to introduce a range extender option, extending the all-wheel-drive version's range to an estimated 470 miles and the Cyberbeast's range to over 440 miles. However, specific details regarding the range extender and its cost remain undisclosed.

Changes from Initial Specs The presented numbers differ from Musk's original 2019 specifications, where the prices, towing capacity, and range have undergone adjustments. In 2019, Tesla aimed for the cheapest version to cost $39,900, with a towing capacity of 7,500 pounds and over 250 miles of range. The middle version was planned as a dual-motor all-wheel drive priced at $49,900, with a towing capacity exceeding 10,000 pounds and a range of over 300 miles. The third version, known as "tri motor," was supposed to have three electric motors, all-wheel drive, a towing capacity of 14,000 pounds, and a battery range exceeding 500 miles. The current tri-motor version is priced at $69,900.

Notable Features All production Cybertrucks feature a drag coefficient of 0.335, indicating good aerodynamics, 35-inch all-terrain tires, a six-foot by four-foot composite truck bed, a hidden gear locker, and a front trunk. The vehicle offers a total of 67 cubic feet of lockable storage and a maximum payload of 2,500 pounds. The Cybertruck utilizes steer-by-wire technology, enabling tight turns and maneuvers.

The exterior boasts armored glass designed to withstand impacts, such as a baseball at 70 mph or class 4 hail. Notably, Tesla has switched from a 12-volt to a 48-volt electrical system, providing more efficient power distribution and the ability to charge power tools. Additionally, the Cybertruck features electronically adaptive air suspension, offering up to 17 inches of clearance.

Interior Details As Tesla Cybertrucks are being delivered, more details about the interior have surfaced. Opening the doors involves pressing a button on the B pillar. Inside, drivers and passengers encounter an 18.5-inch infinity touchscreen in the front and a 9.4-inch touchscreen in the back. The vehicle boasts a 15-speaker sound system, including two dedicated subwoofers, a built-in HEPA air filter, wireless charging, and 65W USB-C and 120V/240V outlets. Although a new interface is mentioned, specific differences from the current version remain unspecified.