Tesla will hold a delivery event for its long-delayed Cybertruck in the third quarter of 2023, Elon Musk said during an earnings call with investors Wednesday.
After more than three years since its initial announcement, production of Cybertruck is expected to begin this summer – though Musk has said volume production won’t start until next year.
“It takes time to get the production line up and running, and this is a really radical product,” Musk said Wednesday. “It’s not made the way other cars are made.”
When asked about updated specs, such as range or unique features, Musk objected, noting that those details would be revealed at the handover event.
“One thing I can say for sure is it’s an incredible product,” Musk said. “It’s a hall of fame.”
One of the main reasons for the delay may be the company’s decision to make the Cybertruck out of stainless steel. which costs more than steel typically used in car manufacturing. It cannot be pounded into fenders and other parts because it tends to spring back to its original shape. And it requires special welding techniques – all of which have made the production of the Cybertruck more complicated than Tesla’s other vehicles.
Even less critical parts, such as windshield wipers, have to be custom made thanks to the Cybertruck’s unique design.
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