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Tesla, the electric vehicle maker, has finally delivered its first production models of the Cybertruck, the futuristic pickup truck that was unveiled by CEO Elon Musk in 2019. The company held a special event at its Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, on Thursday, November 30, 2023, to celebrate the milestone and hand over the keys to the lucky customers who had pre-ordered the vehicle.
The Cybertruck, which features a stainless steel body and a triangular design, has been one of the most anticipated and controversial products from Tesla. The truck was originally supposed to start production in late 2021 but faced multiple delays due to engineering challenges, supply chain issues, and regulatory hurdles. Musk had previously warned that the Cybertruck would be a “very hard” vehicle to manufacture and that there could be significant changes to the final design.
However, after years of waiting, the Cybertruck is finally here. According to Tesla, the first batch of deliveries consisted of about a dozen vehicles, which were randomly selected from the more than one million reservations that the company had received. The customers who received their Cybertrucks were invited to attend the event in person, along with some Tesla shareholders who had won a drawing to participate.
The event, which was live streamed to the public, featured a presentation by Musk, who thanked the Tesla team and the customers for their support and enthusiasm. He also revealed some details about the Cybertruck, such as its price, performance, and features. According to Musk, the Cybertruck will start at $60,990 for the single-motor rear-wheel-drive version, which can tow up to 7,500 pounds and has a range of 250 miles. The dual-motor all-wheel-drive version will cost $69,990, and can tow up to 10,000 pounds and has a range of 300 miles. The tri-motor all-wheel-drive version will cost $79,990, and can tow up to 14,000 pounds and has a range of 500 miles.
Musk also said that the Cybertruck will have a number of innovative features, such as a solar roof that can add up to 15 miles of range per day, a bulletproof glass that can withstand a 9mm handgun, a self-leveling air suspension that can adjust the ride height and damping, and a 17-inch touchscreen that can access Tesla’s full self-driving software. He also said that the Cybertruck will be compatible with Tesla’s Supercharger network, which has over 25,000 stations worldwide.
The Cybertruck delivery event marks a significant moment for Tesla as it enters the lucrative and competitive pickup truck market, which is dominated by legacy automakers such as Ford, GM, and Toyota. The Cybertruck will face stiff competition from other electric trucks, such as the Ford F-150 Lightning, the Rivian R1T, and the GMC Hummer EV. However, Tesla hopes that its unique design, performance, and features will appeal to a new segment of customers who are looking for a futuristic and sustainable vehicle.
Tesla said that it will ramp up the production of the Cybertruck in the coming months and expects to deliver more vehicles to customers throughout 2024. The company also said that it would continue to improve and refine the Cybertruck and that it welcomes feedback and suggestions from the customers and the public. Tesla’s goal is to make the Cybertruck the best pickup truck ever made, and to revolutionize the transportation industry.