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Tesla Cybertruck To Arrive Mid-2023, Says Elon Musk

Despite various delays, the Tesla Cybertruck is on track to arrive in mid-2023, according to CEO Elon Musk.

“We’re hoping to start delivery in the middle of next year,” Musk said in Tesla’s second-quarter 2022 financial results webcast, according to Autoweek. However, Musk did not elaborate further, and instead focused on plans to make advanced technologies available right out of the gates instead of opting to withhold certain features for a new-product rollout.

This includes the Tesla 4680 structural pack, which integrates both the Cybertruck’s batteries and the vehicle’s structure. Tesla expects this battery pack setup to last for the lifespan of the vehicle, after which it will be recycled. The concept of combining battery packs with vehicle structure is also found in GM’s BEV3 and BT1 platforms, which integrate Ultium batteries.

The Tesla Cybertruck was first unveiled in 2019 and was initially set to enter production in late 2021 before Musk delayed the vehicle to late 2022, then early 2023, and now mid-2023. The polygonal-shaped battery electric pickup debuted with a tri-motor powertrain, enabling it to accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds, says Tesla. Its large battery pack is capable of an estimated 500 miles of range.

The Tesla Cybertruck is poised to compete head-to-head with GM’s EV pickups: the Chevy Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, and GMC Hummer EV Pickup. Currently, Tesla holds the most market share when it comes to EVs, but a recent study suggests that both GM and Ford will command a larger market share than Musk’s company. Experts expect the full-size pickups offered by both Ford and GM to bolster their respective shares, carving down Tesla’s 70 percent market share.

If the delays continue, it’s possible the 2024 Chevy Silverado EV will beat the Cybertruck to market. Chevrolet is on track to begin producing the Work Truck (WT) variant in the spring of 2023, and given Tesla’s previous production setbacks and delays, it seems likely the Silverado EV will arrive to market first.

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  1. I will believe it when I see it.

    Then the nagging issues happen.

    Just wait for the same stainless.issues like the Delorean.

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    1. The DeLorean DMC-12 is an original designed stainless steel car that Musk copied. It is the star of three ” Back to the Future” movies and one “Ready Player One” movie. At least it is still around and its doors still work better than the Model X doors. Soon we will see their electric version.

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      1. Still a crappy car and the stainless was not easy to care for or repair.

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        1. Someone is mad they can’t afford it.

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  2. By the time the first Cybertruck is actually delivered , Ford will offer the second generation F-100 Lightning 2024 model, so Tesla will continue to lose reservation holders.

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    1. The minuscule amount of vehicles missed to the F-150 will be totally irrelevant to Tesla demand.

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  3. Seen when doesn’t looks matter. Could never have something so ugly.

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  4. Sure it will lol.

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  5. Tesla will not be able to build these fast enough as I predicted the minute it was shown. I am sure internally they will cap it at 250K per year once Production is ramped.
    They have almost Two Million reservations on this thing. Even if HALF back out does it matter?
    Reservation holders are typically car fans that know what is coming out. Just wait until the average person sees one at a Target, a Grocery Store, at School pickup lines and such. I am not a so called Pickup customer but I would drive the Cybertruck with zero hesitations. Zero to sixty will most likely be 2.6/2.7 (If not even lower) with the Quad Motor setup on a vehicle that can tow and will have a Truck bed…….Totally insane!!!
    It looks Apocalyptic, wont chip and rust, and will have Tech/Software that Legacy Automakers only dream of.
    Tesla knows they can wait two more years to make this and it still won’t matter to the Customers….that is how different and far ahead this Vehicle will be.
    If I am in the trades and DO NOT tow extremely long distances I would place an order for as many Cybertrucks I could get my hands on. Stainless steal that SpaceX basically made (Which will take Humanity to Mars) will be such an insane lasting vehicle on the field that nothing will be able to match it. And I do honestly understand that the looks are not for everyone but if I am running a fleet I could care less what they look like!!!
    The Traditional Big Three have nothing to worry about (Most Customers are pretty loyal) but if I am Toyota and Nissan I would be very worried right now.

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    1. Momolos,
      1) The truck is ugly. (Looks are subjective)
      2) The only people that will buy this truck are Tesla costumers who will not cross shop. Tundra costumers 99% of them only bought a truck because it is a Toyota same as Honda w/ the Ridgeline.
      3) A dent you will have to live with as there is no stainless steel Bondo.
      4) Fender bender = big bucks.
      5) Nissan already announced they are going to end production on the Titan.
      6) Those reservations were placed on the announcement and pictures of the Cyber truck before GM and Ford even showed a concept of their trucks.

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      1. @Al
        Like I said looks are definitely Subjective.
        Their Pre-Orders are actually growing and like 80$ of the people have no clue this thing is coming out or have even seen it in a picture. I know it is hard for us to believe it but most are not Car Enthusiasts like us.
        Most so called Tesla Fanboys last I checked are NOT what you would call ‘Pickup Truck People”
        Tesla will sell these like hotcakes….I said it the Minute it was shown.

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    2. @Wylie Stinchcomb
      Yeah I am sure Musk will be the idiot that is selling these like Hotcakes while some like yourself will be wondering how Tesla is selling them in droves.

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      1. Wylie, lighten up, he’s only stating his opinion, we all know the history of Tesla.

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        1. @Al
          Thanks for looking out. Some is definitely my opinion but I also follow the actual Facts and not the FUD that is constantly written about Tesla. I am sure we all know as to why that is HaHa
          I am very glad as a GM fan and Shareholder that GM has started the Shift to BEV’s before Toyota and Honda. This will potentially save them in the Long Term if not have them Flourish.
          As far as Tesla is concerned, I will never understand why anyone would be negative towards a great American Auto Manufacturer. I pull for Ford and Chrysler even though I am not a fan. I want as many Great American Manufacturing jobs in the USA as possible. Makes Zero Sense to me.
          They are the most American Built vehicles you can purchase and provides tens of thousands of jobs. Every OEM and Auto Pundit took them way too lightly and they are now a World wide powerhouse. Tesla will be selling 5 Million Vehicles per year by 2025/2026. Those are not opinions those are facts when you follow their Growth and they will built at least one more Gigafactory by then. Will supposedly announce Location early to mid 2023.
          As far as the Cybertruck you can dislike the Looks but it will definitely sell like Hotcakes.
          I personally know Four Reservation Holders that are NOT Tesla fanboys nor are they Pickup Truck Customers. They all chose it for the Looks and the Stainless Steel aspect.
          Obviously that doesn’t Guarantee a Million overall Sales but if I was a Betting man Tesla will sell as many as they can make for sure.

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      2. @Wylie Stinchcomb
        Yeah you’re so correct. Tesla has only launched four Different Models that they cannot make fast enough for their orders but I am the one who is Brain Dead. Keep reading those Fake News I guess. Tesla Customers and especially Tesla the Company will all be laughing at individuals like yourself that fall for FUD Stories.

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        1. The Fremont factory is more productive than when it was owned by Toyota/GM. Shanghai, Berlin, and Austin Factories are state of the art facilities that produce substantially more vehicles per square foot than the supposed leaders.

          Tesla are improving production rate at 50% per year… faster than any of the other manufacturers are capable of.

          A company that has industry leading profit margins, highest market cap of any automotive company, and demand with exponential growth… what loser of a company.

          Companies like GM and Ford are much better with their declining sales figures, debt growing faster than their revenue and launching new products twitch technology five years behind the industry leader, winning!

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          1. If it’s that easy to scale at 50% per year why couldn’t GM produce more than 26 EVs in Q4 2021. How many have they made this year?

            I’m not sure how you’re quantifying these things but direct comparisons put Tesla many years ahead. Their quality is world class, but media coverage of standard deviations in quality control is horribly biased and unwarranted.

            If their products were really as bad as you make out why is their demand off the charts.

            How could they be increasing production at an exponential rate and still be supply constrained?

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    3. Wow, you’re still preaching Elons garbage? Haven’t you figured out everything he says is 90% lies?

      He originally quoted a starting price of $40k. He won’t produce them For many years, if ever. The technology you speak of still doesn’t exist. Trades are not going to be able to afford this truck and fleets will go with GM or Ford over this monstrosity.

      So Elon is now quoting 2m reservations? He’s likely lost that many interested buyers because of his support of the Republican Party alone. Not to mention Ford, Rivian and Chevy will take a huge chunk of those buyers.

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      1. @GMC Fan
        Elon hasn’t quoted Reservation Numbers. Insiders have.
        So let me get this Straight. Tesla built by far the Biggest Auto Plant in the World in TX to NOT make the Cybertrucks? How does that even make any sense to anyone?
        Elon was Called a liar when he Announced the Model S….Pundits and Legacy Auto, NO WAY it can be done
        Elon was Called a liar when he Announced the Model X…Pundits and Legacy Auto, NO WAY it can be done
        Elon was Called a liar when he Announced the Model 3…Pundits and Legacy Auto, NO WAY it can be done
        Elon was Called a liar when he Announced the Model Y…Pundits and Legacy Auto, NO WAY it can be done

        Now the entire Global Industry is trying to Catch up to Tesla but yeah sure I am still Preaching as you put it.
        Once again, I only follow Facts and DO NOT fall for FUD.

        As I have stated for over two years now on this Site I am very glad as a GM fan and Shareholder that GM has started the Shift to BEV’s before Toyota and Honda. This will potentially save them in the Long Term if not have them Flourish.

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        1. You led Mary, it matters… GM leading the world in announcements that are unlikely to be implemented. Or is it world leading revenue decline?

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  6. It will sent and stain. To refinish it will take a body dishonest for most to buff out. Dents will not be repaired they have to be replaced.

    This is not the be all truck you think.

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  7. The Tesla battery has a bad cell it all needs replaced. The LG a cell can be replaced and an 8 year warranty.

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  8. Does it come in red??

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    1. @StuartH
      HaHa
      If Tesla was smart…not sure how easy and the price but someone told me that you can get Different Colors of Stainless Steel depending on Heat I believe he said. That would be neat and kinda cool I guess.
      I do not know for a fact but I did see a Graph showing it.

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  9. Tesla has there followers but the main reason they are doing so well is because of timing. Most people I know got them because there leases ran out and nothing else was available and they hate them.

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  10. I would say GMC Fan pretty much summed that right up. Very good points ✌️

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  11. No current truck owner (or very very few) will be buying this “truck”. This will pull sales from the crossover market because that’s what it is.

    There’s zero real actual practicality in this vehicle for it’s intended “use”.

    I would make a comment about its “design” but Nissan sold Jukes and Cubes. So there’s a acronym for behind for every seat.

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    1. @wutang61
      I tend to agree with you. Most Cybertruck Customers will be coming from CUV’s and Sedans. Maybe smaller Pickups like Tacoma because they actually want to use the Cybertruck off-road and not care about the Body.
      As far as Fleet Customers I never said they would be buying them like crazy I said that they should. They will save insane money. As an example, the Company that Clears the Snow at my house goes through Trucks like mad not because of the Transmission or Engine but because the Frames Rust out. That won’t happen with Cybertruck. They would be utilizing that Truck for who knows haw long.

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  12. The stats look good on paper. But the truck looks horrendous. Redesign the sheet metal and it will be good.

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