Elon Musk hosted a live event to celebrate the first deliveries of his long-awaited Tesla electric truck Cybertruck Finally, after 4 years of unveiling and postponing the launch several times.
Elon Musk handed over the keys to the first 12 Cybertruck owners during a live event.
1. Elon Musk hands over the keys to Cybertruck to the first 12 customers
The CEO appeared in good spirits as he drove the steel-plated electric truck rolling across the stage before inviting each owner to sit in their new truck.
Moments after the livestream ended, Tesla updated its website with pricing for the new truck, showing that the price of the Cybertruck has nearly doubled from $39,999 to $60,990.
However, Musk failed to mention the increase during the 25-minute event hosted by the Tesla Gigafactory in Austin, Texas.
Regarding the vehicle, Musk remarked, "It looks like the future and it's the most unique thing on the road."
Musk also decided to experiment with the truck's shatter-resistant glass, so he asked Tesla's design chief, Franz von Holshausen, to use a baseball that bounced off the armored glass.
After the embarrassing situation that Musk was exposed to in 2019 when he broke the car’s windows due to a metal ball while testing it.
2. Elon Musk reviews the capabilities of the Cybertruck
- Viewers were also shown videos of the truck beating a Porsche 911 in the quarter mile while being a truck Cybertruck Another Porsche is towed on a trailer. Another video showed the car towing a Ford Super Duty pickup truck.
- Each of the 12 owners smiled as Musk opened the door of their new Cybertrucks and invited them into the passenger seat.
- In the end, Musk said to every truck owner, “ I hope you enjoy your car.”
3. Cybertruck truck specifications
The steel-coated Cybertruck features a 6-foot-long, four-foot-wide bed that can carry up to 25,000 pounds, a towing capacity of up to 11,000 pounds, and 17 inches of ground clearance.
Musk said that the Cybertruck's body is made of stainless steel alloy developed by Tesla, which does not corrode and does not require painting.
According to Tesla's website, the rear-wheel-drive Cybertruck will be "available" in 2025, but the all-wheel-drive Cyberbeast is scheduled to launch in 2024.
It was speculated that Tesla was willing to raise the price due to the modifications and upgrades made since the prototype was unveiled.
More than two million people are on the waiting list, which requires a down payment of $100 to secure the truck.
It is unclear when more of the electric truck will be shipped, but Musk said production should reach about 250,000 annually by 2025.
4. The Cybertruck is just one of many innovative products from Tesla
Finally, after years of anticipation and waiting, the first 12 customers of Elon Musk's Cybertruck have been given the keys to their very own trucks. While the design of the Cybertruck is certainly polarizing, there's no denying that it's an innovative and ambitious product.
This is just one example of the many innovative products that Tesla has produced in recent years. In addition to the Cybertruck, Tesla has also released the Model 3, a more affordable electric car that has been hugely popular. The Model S, Tesla's flagship car, has also been updated with new features like autonomous driving.
What sets Tesla apart from other car companies is their commitment to innovation and their willingness to take risks. This is evident in their products, but also in their business model. Tesla doesn't rely on advertising or traditional marketing; instead, they rely on word-of-mouth and satisfied customers to promote their products.
Due to their dedication to innovation, Tesla has become one of the most prosperous automakers in the world, and it's probable that their goods will lead the automotive sector for many years to come.
It's been nearly two years since the reveal of the Tesla Cybertruck, and finally, the first 12 customers have taken delivery of their highly-anticipated electric trucks. Despite some production delays, Tesla has managed to stay true to its vision for the Cybertruck, and those who were lucky enough to get their hands on one of the first trucks are sure to be happy with their purchase. With a starting price of just under $50,000, the Cybertruck is sure to be a popular choice for those looking for an electric truck, and it's only going to get better as Tesla continues to perfect the design.