Deliveries of the Tesla Cybertruck will not begin until late 2022, the automaker revealed this week.
The Tesla Cybertruck was first unveiled in late 2019, with company CEO Elon Musk at the time saying the car would be ready for a U.S. market launch by late 2021. Rumors then started to swirl the funky-looking electric pickup would be delayed, with the company starting the design engineering process later than expected. Now, according to a report from Electrek, Tesla has updated its website to say the vehicle will not be ready until 2022. Sources familiar with the matter also told the publication the truck will not be ready until late 2022 and that production would not ramp up to a significant level until 2023.
When the Tesla Cybertruck debuted, many expected it would be the first battery-electric truck to hit the market, with Musk targeting a lofty 2021 launch date. That title now looks as though it will go to the GMC Hummer EV Edition 1, which will commence deliveries later this year. GM will build the pricy six-figure electric truck at its newly renovated Factory Zero plant in Michigan, with production set to begin in the fall. The Edition 1 model features a three-motor powertrain producing more than 1,000 horsepower, which can catapult the 9,000-pound off-roader to 60 mph in three seconds flat. Range per charge stands at an estimated 350 miles.
The range-topping tri-motor version of the Tesla Cybertruck makes about 800 horsepower and can also hustle from zero to 60 mph in three seconds. Tesla claims the truck will have more than 500 miles of range. Prices for the range-topping model start at $69,900, although Tesla plans to charge just $39,900 for the single motor, rear-wheel-drive base model. The GMC Hummer EV, by comparison, starts at $79,995, while the First Edition is priced from $112,995.
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Didn’t Rivian beat everyone?
Rivian is not on the market yet… Rivian should be on sale in the next couple weeks, but if they are not, HummerEv will be first.
What about the F 150 Lightning? Isn’t that on the market before Hummer?
Lighting will hit the market next April, so about 6 months behind the HummerEV, and 6 month ahead of the Silverado EV. Silverado EV will likely ramp up quick and pass Lightning in sales as it will offer more configurations, and will have a bed longer then 6′ therefore qualifying for full Section 179 deduction, which Hummer, Rivian, and Lightning do not qualify for.
Actually Electrek reported Cybertruck volume production coming in late 2023, so it’s like a 2024 model year.
They all will probably just be delayed some more. The one thing certain with EV’s is they are never fully ready for production, and nobody cares about delays as long as you promise wild range and outlandish power outputs, even if those power outputs aren’t SAE rated or certified.
Yeah, Lucid Motors also got delayed. EVs have the hype, but when it comes down to actually building them, it’s a lot harder than it seems.
Lucid and Rivian are new manufacturers launching their first vehicles. Delays should be expected. HummerEV will launch on time, and Tesla was full of crap when they gave the date for Cybertruck and most of their other next gen vehicles.
The Cyber Truck looks like early Cadillac Art & Science designs from the turn of the Century, 20 years ago.
They should both be delayed forever, what ugly crap
Cyber truck will never make it to market because it is looking like the laughing stock of the neighborhood compared to everything else
Or, it will be like the PT Cruiser or the Fiat 500. They will sell like hotcakes to everyone who wants one, and once that market is met, sales will drop like a stone.
PTs went from asking $5K over sticker to Manager Special in three years.
I know two people who got PT Cruisers. Nice cars, but terrible engine (they later came out with a turbo, I think?). It was so bad that one of them turned off the air conditioner to make it over hills.
Covid has been around what about a year and a half so far?
You would think everyone would have started building new factories a while ago to build Chips here instead of delaying all these car launches and programs.
I believe the Rivian will be first and then most likely Hummer.
Cybertruck will have some insane Tech from the sounds of it. Too bad Tesla had to pretty much admit it will be far superior to their current cars when they announced the delay. Reservation holders would have been floored by the Tech and caught by surprise but now they all know.
I hope the Silverado EV isn’t delayed!!!
Musk does not have much of a design shop. Current Tesla body style is nothing but common generic blends. The Cybertruck was designed with a straight edged ruler, or on a CAD unit using straight lines.
You need to go somewhat biokenetic in EV truck design. The Hummer EV will be a winner.
Strong dealer networks are also the third leg of the automotive success stool.
Musk has yet to have this.
GM kick some BUTT!