Elon Musk's Tesla finally unveiled the highly-anticipated Cybertruck, marking its debut four years after initial announcements. The event, hosted at Tesla's Austin, Texas headquarters, witnessed Musk delivering the truck to about a dozen customers, signaling a new and promising chapter for the electric vehicle industry, as reported by The Verge.
During the event, Tesla revealed updated specifications regarding pricing, range, and features for the Cybertruck.
The entry-level version, a rear-wheel-drive model priced at $60,990, boasts a range of 250 miles on a single charge. However, this particular model won't be available until 2025, which is a considerable delay compared to expectations.
The dual-motor and tri-motor versions, dubbed "Cyberbeast," are slated for release earlier, expected in 2024, and are designed to offer enhanced power and performance.
The all-wheel-drive (AWD) Cybertruck, priced at $79,990, offers a range of 340 miles, accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds, and reaches a top speed of 112 mph. Meanwhile, the tri-motor variant, priced at $99,990, is touted to generate 845 horsepower, deliver 10,296 lb-ft of torque, and provide an estimated range of around 320 miles, as mentioned in the report.
Notably, the prices unveiled at the event significantly surpassed the $50,000 range previously indicated by the tech billionaire.
In a nod to the Cybertruck's history, Musk invited Tesla's chief designer, Franz Von Holzhausen, to reenact the infamous window strength demonstration that faltered during the 2019 launch event. Von Holzhausen successfully tested the glass this time by throwing a baseball, showcasing the improved durability of the vehicle's reinforced glass.
(With Agency Inputs)
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