Top 10 Interesting Facts about Tesla Cybertruck

AUTOmotive By USViralBuzz December 3, 2023

1. The Tesla Cybertruck is a battery electric full-size pickup truck built by Tesla, Inc.

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2. The concept Cybertruck was unveiled at the Tesla Design Studio in Los Angeles on November 21, 2019.

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3. According to Musk, the design of the Cybertruck was inspired by Blade Runner and "Wet Nellie"(the Lotus Espirit).

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4. Tesla's stated goal was to provide a sustainable energy substitute for the roughly 6,500 fossil-fuel-powered trucks sold per day in the United States.

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5. The Cybertruck uses stressed skin construction,which Tesla calls an "exoskeleton".

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6. Cybertruck production began in Gigafactory Texas in Austin, Texas with pre-production models in July 2023.

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7. Three models are offered: 'Cyberbeast', All Wheel Drive, and Rear-Wheel Drive, with EPA range estimates of 250–340 miles (400–550 km), varying by model.

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8. During the delivery event at Gigafactory Texas on November 30, 2023, Tesla delivered the first 10 production units to customers.

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9. Tesla Cybertruck beats Porsche 911 in a Drag Race.

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10. Tesla Bots recreate Cybertruck’s bullet test in a viral video, Musk plans to make it real

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