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Options for batteries capable of {{convert|400|to|500|miles|round=50}} between charges would be available<ref name="musk-20180627-range">{{cite twitter|number=1011835761182666752 |first=Elon|last=Musk |user=elonmusk|author-link=Elon Musk|date=2018-07-27 |accessdate=2019-11-10|title=400 to 500 mile option definitely. Higher, maybe.}}</ref>—over {{nowrap|100 kWh}} of electrical storage.<ref>{{cite twitter|number=828998837578526723|first=Elon |last=Musk|user=elonmusk|author-link=Elon Musk||date=2017-02-07|access-date=2019-11-20 |title=No plans to take X, S (or 3) above 100 kWh. Semi necessarily and pickup truck maybe will go above.}}</ref>
Options for batteries capable of {{convert|400|to|500|miles|round=50}} between charges would be available<ref name="musk-20180627-range">{{cite twitter|number=1011835761182666752 |first=Elon|last=Musk |user=elonmusk|author-link=Elon Musk|date=2018-07-27 |accessdate=2019-11-10|title=400 to 500 mile option definitely. Higher, maybe.}}</ref>—over {{nowrap|100 kWh}} of electrical storage.<ref>{{cite twitter|number=828998837578526723|first=Elon |last=Musk|user=elonmusk|author-link=Elon Musk||date=2017-02-07|access-date=2019-11-20 |title=No plans to take X, S (or 3) above 100 kWh. Semi necessarily and pickup truck maybe will go above.}}</ref>
The driver's seat is stated to be large, capable of seating [[André the Giant]].<ref name="musk-20180627-giant">{{cite twitter|number=1011838788245454848 |first=Elon|last=Musk |user=elonmusk|authorlink=Elon Musk|date=2018-06-27|accessdate=2019-11-10|title=Sir, this will not be some a dainty little buttercup of a truck! Driver's seat will be big enough to fit André the giant (love that guy).}}</ref>
The driver's seat is stated to be large, capable of seating [[André the Giant]].<ref name="musk-20180627-giant">{{cite twitter|number=1011838788245454848 |first=Elon|last=Musk |user=elonmusk|authorlink=Elon Musk|date=2018-06-27|accessdate=2019-11-10|title=Sir, this will not be some a dainty little buttercup of a truck! Driver's seat will be big enough to fit André the giant (love that guy).}}</ref>
The cabin will be [[bulletproof]].<ref name="musk-20191105-space-pitch-day"/>
The cabin will be [[bulletproof]].<ref name="musk-20191105-space-pitch-day"/> The pickup has a weight estimated to be around 6000 lbs and estimated horsepower of around 675 HP.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://upshift.car.blog/2019/11/21/tesla-cybertruck-instant-report/|title=Tesla CyberTruck: Instant Report|date=2019-11-22|website=UpShift|language=en|access-date=2019-11-22}}</ref>


Optional full-[[cabin pressurization]] will driving as an [[amphibious vehicle]], and operation on [[Mars]].<ref name="musk-20191121-2226-mars">{{cite twitter|number=1197627433970589696|user=elonmusk|first=Elon|last=Musk|authorlink=Elon Musk|date=2019-11-21 <!--22:26-->|title=Tesla Cybertruck (pressurized edition) will be official truck of Mars|link=no}}</ref><ref name="musk-20191121-2312-water">{{cite twitter|number=1197638937109336066|user=elonmusk|first=Elon|last=Musk|authorlink=Elon Musk|date=2019-11-21 <!--23:12-->|title=Cybertruck design influenced partly by The Spy Who Loved Me|link=no}}</ref>
Optional full-[[cabin pressurization]] will driving as an [[amphibious vehicle]], and operation on [[Mars]].<ref name="musk-20191121-2226-mars">{{cite twitter|number=1197627433970589696|user=elonmusk|first=Elon|last=Musk|authorlink=Elon Musk|date=2019-11-21 <!--22:26-->|title=Tesla Cybertruck (pressurized edition) will be official truck of Mars|link=no}}</ref><ref name="musk-20191121-2312-water">{{cite twitter|number=1197638937109336066|user=elonmusk|first=Elon|last=Musk|authorlink=Elon Musk|date=2019-11-21 <!--23:12-->|title=Cybertruck design influenced partly by The Spy Who Loved Me|link=no}}</ref>

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This article is about a medium-sized electric vehicle from Tesla. For the larger semi-trailer tractor, see Tesla Semi.

Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck logotype spelt "Cybrtrk"
Overview
ManufacturerTesla, Inc.
Also called
    • Cybertruck[1]
    • Cybrtrk[2]
    • Tesla Truck
    • Tesla Van
    • Tesla Pickup
Designer
Body and chassis
Class
Platform
  • Tesla in-house
RelatedTesla Semi

The Tesla Cybertruck (stylised as Cybrtrk) is an upcoming all-electric battery-powered light commercial vehicle made by Tesla, Inc. During its unveiling, the Tri-Motor AWD option had a range of over 500 miles, and an estimated 0-60 in less than 2.9 seconds.[5]

The stated goal is to displace fuel-powered vehicles from the road.[6][7] Construction will make use of titanium.[3] Base models are planned to start at $39,900.[8]

Features

The standard model will use self-levelling suspension which compensates for variable load and have all-wheel drive.[9] Vehicles will have on-board power inverters for supplying both 110 and 220-Volt electricity, allowing use of power tools without a portable generator.[10] An air compressor for powering pneumatic tools are included.[11] Surround cameras were planned to allow for automated parallel parking.[12]

Options for batteries capable of 400 to 500 miles (650 to 800 km) between charges would be available[13]—over 100 kWh of electrical storage.[14] The driver's seat is stated to be large, capable of seating André the Giant.[15] The cabin will be bulletproof.[16] The pickup has a weight estimated to be around 6000 lbs and estimated horsepower of around 675 HP.[17]

Optional full-cabin pressurization will driving as an amphibious vehicle, and operation on Mars.[18][19]

Timeline

In 2012[20] and 2013 Elon Musk discussed the desire to build a truck with load-compensating suspension, making comparisons with a Ford F-250.[21][22] In early-2014 Musk predicted 4–5 years before work could start on the product.[23]

In mid-2016, Musk outlined the intent for a new kind of consumer pickup truck,[24] and suggested using the same chassis for a van and a pickup truck.[25] 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.[26] 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.[27] Background ideas had been in preparation for nearly five years.[28]

In 2018 Musk speculated on the possibility of a tail lift allowing easier access to ground-level, designed using a four-bar linkage.[29] As of late-2018, Tesla was working on two approaches for the van project: either using a bare-bones Mercedes-Benz Sprinter glider chassis, with Tesla then adding electric transmission, battery and electronics;[30] or alternatively designing and manufacturing the complete vehicle to a Tesla design, requiring more time.[30] A prototype was anticipated to be ready to show in 2019.[31]

In February 2019, the CEO of Daimler Dieter Zetsche stated that talks with Tesla had been initiated via Jerome Guillen, and were on-going.[32]

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,[33] with the form resembling a futuristic armoured personnel carrier.[34][16][35]

In mid-2019, the towing capacity of the vehicle was stated to meet or exceed a Ford F-150.[36] Musk noted plans for an amphibious vehicle based partly on Wet Nellie, the submarine car from the film The Spy Who Loved Me.[37][19]

In October 2019 Musk stated "I think the Tesla Cybertruck is our best product ever".[38]

The 1960-era "chicken tax" will likely provide Tesla with a significant advantage over other light commercial vehicles subject to a 25% import tax into the United States.[39]

Unveiling

In response to queries for an unveiling date,[40] on 27 July 2019 Musk stated "We're close, but the magic is in the final details. Maybe 2 to 3 months", indicating late-2019.[41] The unveiling was scheduled for 21 November 2019, at the Tesla Design Studio, next to SpaceX headquarters in Los Angeles—the same month, year and location as Blade Runner is set in.[42][43][44][45]

Reactions

Kimbal Musk stated beforehand that it would be the most exciting product since the introduction of the Tesla Model S.[46]

References

  1. ^ Cybertruck, filed 2019-11-06.
  2. ^ Cybrtrk, filed 2019-11-06.
  3. ^ a b Musk, Elon (5 November 2018). Johnson, Eric (ed.). "Full Q&A: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Recode Decode" (full question and answer). Recode (Interview). Interviewed by Kara Swisher – via Vox. been iterating sort of designs with Franz … if there's only a small number of people that like that truck, I guess we'll make a more conventional truck in the future. … It's gonna have a lot of titanium. … the kinda thing the consumer would want to buy, even if they don't normally buy a pickup truck
  4. ^ Panait, Mircea (29 October 2019). "Tesla Model Zero Envisioned By Cyberpunk Pickup Truck Designer Sahm Jafari". Auto Evolution.
  5. ^ "Cybertruck". Tesla. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
  6. ^ Musk, Elon [@elonmusk] (7 May 2013). "Tesla priority is electrification of cars, so priority is Model S, Model X, then mass market third gen vehicle & truck" (Tweet). Retrieved 20 November 2019 – via Twitter.
  7. ^ Musk, Elon (5 November 2018). "Elon Musk: The Recode interview". Recode (Interview). Interviewed by Kara Swisher – via Vox. personally most excited about the pickup truck. … futuristic-like cyberpunk, "Blade Runner" pickup truck. … don't know if a lot of people will buy this pickup truck or not, but I don't care. … We wanna get gasoline, diesel pickup trucks off the road. … it's the thing that I am personally most fired up about
  8. ^ https://www.cnbc.com/2019/11/21/tesla-cybertruck-unveiled.html
  9. ^ Musk, Elon [@elonmusk] (26 June 2018). "The Tesla Truck will have dual motor all-wheel drive w crazy torque & a suspension that dynamically adjusts for load. Those will be standard" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  10. ^ Musk, Elon [@elonmusk] (26 June 2018). "Pickup truck will have power outlets allowing use of heavy duty 240V, high power tools in field all day. No generator needed" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  11. ^ Musk, Elon [@elonmusk] (27 June 2018). "Wow, great idea! Since it will already have a Tesla pneumatics system, it totally makes sense to add a utility port" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  12. ^ Musk, Elon [@elonmusk] (24 June 2018). "It will parallel park automatically & have 360 degree cameras & sonar" (Tweet) – via Twitter. {{Cite tweet}}: |date= / |number= mismatch (help)
  13. ^ Musk, Elon [@elonmusk] (27 July 2018). "400 to 500 mile option definitely. Higher, maybe" (Tweet). Retrieved 10 November 2019 – via Twitter. {{Cite tweet}}: |date= / |number= mismatch (help)
  14. ^ Musk, Elon [@elonmusk] (7 February 2017). "No plans to take X, S (or 3) above 100 kWh. Semi necessarily and pickup truck maybe will go above" (Tweet). Retrieved 20 November 2019 – via Twitter.
  15. ^ Musk, Elon [@elonmusk] (27 June 2018). "Sir, this will not be some a dainty little buttercup of a truck! Driver's seat will be big enough to fit André the giant (love that guy)" (Tweet). Retrieved 10 November 2019 – via Twitter.
  16. ^ a b Musk, Elon (5 November 2019). "Elon Musk's Complete interview at Air Force Space Pitch Day". Space Pitch Day (Interview). Interviewed by John F. Thompson. San Francisco. Retrieved 12 November 2019. We're going to come out with the Tesla pickup truck which we call the Cybertruck. I mean, it looks like an Armoured Personnel Carrier from the future. Yeah, it won't look like a normal truck and people might not like it. I like it! It's going to look like it came from a movie set when it goes down the road; …what is that thing? It's literally bullet proof. … If I can elaborate on that: a lot of times people try to make products that they think others would love, but they don't love them, themselves; if you don't love the product, you should not expect that others will. … Know your own heart, and if it's compelling to you, it will be compelling to others.
  17. ^ "Tesla CyberTruck: Instant Report". UpShift. 22 November 2019. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
  18. ^ Musk, Elon [@elonmusk] (21 November 2019). "Tesla Cybertruck (pressurized edition) will be official truck of Mars" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  19. ^ a b Musk, Elon [@elonmusk] (21 November 2019). "Cybertruck design influenced partly by The Spy Who Loved Me" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  20. ^ Musk, Elon [@elonmusk] (1 August 2012). "Would love to make a Tesla supertruck with crazy torque, dynamic air suspension and corners like its on rails" (Tweet). Retrieved 21 November 2019 – via Twitter.
  21. ^ Musk, Elon (13 July 2013). 2013 Teslive Event. San Jose, California: Tesla. I am quite keen on building a truck … air suspension that dynamically adjusts the load and keeps the angle of the truck correct … was driving an F-250 down the 405 … it was resonating {{cite AV media}}: Unknown parameter |conference= ignored (help)
  22. ^ Musk, Elon [@elonmusk] (25 May 2013). "Would love to do a pickup truck. Something w ultra low cg for sports car handling, dynamic air suspension & mega torque" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  23. ^ Musk, Elon (16 January 2014). "When will you be able to afford a Tesla?". CNN Money. CNN (video offset: 2:08). Interviewed by Poppy Harlow – via Youtube. Yeah, we'd like to produce an electric pickup truck; we're not really thinking much about that, but that is part of our long-term plans. Would imagine that is probably something like 4‒5 years.
  24. ^ Musk, Elon (20 July 2016). "Master Plan, Part Deux". Tesla, Inc. Retrieved 16 November 2019. With the Model 3, a future compact SUV and a new kind of pickup truck, we plan to address most of the consumer market.
  25. ^ Musk, Elon [@elonmusk] (31 July 2016). "probably makes sense to build off the pickup truck chassis" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  26. ^ Musk, Elon [@elonmusk] (26 December 2017). "Similar total size. Maybe slightly bigger to account for a really gamechanging (I think) feature I'd like to add" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  27. ^ Musk, Elon. Tesla Semi & Roadster Unveil. Tesla, Inc. – via Youtube. For interests sake we created a pickup truck version of the Tesla Semi. It's a pickup truck that can carry a pickup truck. By the way, you can legally drive that—it shouldn't be legal, but…—you'll be able to legally drive that with a normal driver's license. It's kind of wrong, but I like it.
  28. ^ Musk, Elon [@elonmusk] (26 December 2017). "I promise that we will make a pickup truck right after Model Y. Have had the core design/engineering elements in my mind for almost 5 years. Am dying to build it" (Tweet). Retrieved 20 November 2019 – via Twitter.
  29. ^ Lua error in Module:TwitterSnowflake at line 48: attempt to index local 'x' (a nil value).
  30. ^ a b "Musk muses on possibilities for Tesla van". Australasian Transport News. 21 November 2018. Retrieved 19 March 2019. either get van gliders (no battery, powertrain or compute tech) from Daimler & produce sooner or do all & produce later.
  31. ^ Musk, Elon [@elonmusk] (11 December 2018). "I'm dying to make a pickup truck so bad … we might have a prototype to unveil next year" (Tweet). Retrieved 20 November 2019 – via Twitter.
  32. ^ Rauwald, Christoph (6 February 2019). "Elon Musk's Tweet Triggered Talks With Mercedes Over Electric Van Project". series of phone calls involving Jerome Guillen, … "These talks are happening," Chief Executive Officer Dieter Zetsche said … the "outcome is open."
  33. ^ Santos, Jerome (4 March 2019). "Tesla Blade Runner: Everything We Know About Elon Musk's 6-Seater Pickup Truck". International Business Times. Retrieved 19 March 2019. pickup truck … dual motor all-wheel drive, … outlet for up to 240-volts normally used for heavy-duty tools and can tow up to 300,000 pounds. … Tesla pickup truck will look like a proper truck, a design barely seen in electric vehicles so far. … will have a "cyberpunk, Blade Runner-like" look, … a futuristic design.
  34. ^ Musk, Elon [@elonmusk] (14 October 2019). "Cybertruck doesn't look like anything I've seen bouncing around the Internet. It's closer to an armored personnel carrier from the future" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  35. ^ Musk, Elon [@elonmusk] (4 March 2019). "Yes. Personally, I'm most excited by the Tesla Truck. Maybe it will be too futuristic for most people, but I love it" (Tweet). Retrieved 20 November 2019 – via Twitter.
  36. ^ Lawler, Richard (6 November 2019). "Elon Musk talks up Tesla's 'Cyberpunk truck,' and 400-mile range EVs". Engadget. Retrieved 28 July 2019. The "Cyberpunk truck" … being designed to "meet or exceed an F-150 ‒ if the F-150 can do it then a Tesla Truck should be able to do it." … that if "you're driving it down the road, it will look like it came out of a sci-fi movie" and called it "the coolest car I've ever seen."
  37. ^ Musk, Elon (11 June 2019). Tesla Annual Shareholders Meeting. [Musk] a car that can go in the water basically? [Questioner] On, or under, or both, the water? [Musk] It's funny you should mention that … if you make it a big bigger then you can actually have a submarine car. It's like technically possible. I think the market for this will be small; small but enthusiastic. So… we do actually have a design for a submarine car.
  38. ^ Musk, Elon (24 October 2019). Tesla [2019] Q3 Earnings Call (shortened fixed version; offset: 46:05) – via Youtube. My opinion … I think the Tesla Cyber Truck is our best product ever. That's my opinion.
  39. ^ Velez, Larry (27 June 2019). "Chicken Tax and Tesla, the Native Invasive Species". Sinu. Retrieved 12 November 2019. the Chicken Tax is what will likely provide a significant competitive advantage … as an American company, Tesla will not be subject to the Chicken Tax. The other American truck companies will be caught so flat-footed … against Tesla in the light-duty truck market
  40. ^ Musk, Elon [@elonmusk] (4 March 2019). "No, that [Tesla Truck] unveil is later this year [2019]" (Tweet). Retrieved 15 October 2019 – via Twitter.
  41. ^ Musk, Elon [@elonmusk] (27 July 2019). "We're close, but the magic is in the final details. Maybe 2 to 3 months" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  42. ^ Musk, Elon [@elonmusk] (7 September 2019). "No change" (Tweet) – via Twitter. {{Cite tweet}}: |date= / |number= mismatch (help)
  43. ^ Musk, Elon [@elonmusk] (6 November 2019). "The date is strangely familiar …" (Tweet). Los Angeles. Retrieved 6 November 2019 – via Twitter.. "Blade Runner - Opening Titles".
  44. ^ Musk, Elon [@elonmusk] (6 November 2019). "Cybertruck unveil on in LA near SpaceX rocket factory" (Tweet). Retrieved 6 November 2019 – via Twitter.
  45. ^ Musk, Elon [@elonmusk] (7 September 2019). "[We're almost there] … November [2019] most likely" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  46. ^ Musk, Kimbal [@kimbal] (6 November 2019). "I am most excited for the Cybertruck than any Tesla product since the Model S. It's going to blow your mind" (Tweet). Retrieved 7 November 2019 – via Twitter.
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