

In March 2019, following the Tesla Model Y launch, Elon Musk distributed a teaser image of a vehicle described as having a cyberpunk or Blade Runner style, with the form resembling a futuristic armored personnel carrier. In late 2018, Musk anticipated a prototype to be ready to show in 2019. Background ideas had been in preparation for nearly five years. During the Tesla Semi and Tesla Roadster unveiling in November 2017, a picture of a "pickup truck that can carry a pickup truck" was displayed. In late 2017, the size was estimated to be at least that of a Ford F-150, in order to be large enough to enable a "game-changing" feature. In mid-2016, Musk outlined the intent for a new kind of consumer pickup truck, and suggested using the same chassis for a van and a pickup truck. In early 2014 Musk predicted 4–5 years before work could start on the product. History īetween the years 20, Elon Musk discussed the desire to build a truck with self-levelling suspension, making comparisons with a Ford F-250. However, in February 2023, Elon Musk stated that the Cybertruck would be available later in 2023 with deliveries planned to begin by the end of Q3 2023. As of January 2023, the start of mass production was estimated to be in 2024. As of July 2022, the start of limited production was estimated to start in mid-2023 and the first production Cybertruck off the line was built by mid-July. Production of the dual-motor AWD and tri-motor AWD Cybertruck were initially slated to begin in late 2021, with the RWD model release date in late 2022, but production dates were pushed back multiple times.

The base price of the rear-wheel drive (RWD) model of the vehicle was announced to be US$39,900, with all-wheel drive (AWD) models starting at US$49,900. The stated goal of Tesla in developing the Cybertruck is to provide a sustainable energy substitute for the roughly 6,500 fossil-fuel-powered trucks sold per day in the United States. Three models have been announced, with EPA range estimates of 250–500 miles (400–800 km) and an estimated 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) time of 2.9–6.5 seconds, depending on the model. The Tesla Cybertruck is an upcoming battery electric light-duty truck announced by Tesla, Inc. Internal Permanent Magnet - Synchronous Reluctance Motor (IPM-SynRM)
