Tesla Cybertruck: What We Need to Know About This Wild Electric Pick-Up Truck

Transport and mobility are vital components of social and economic growth. However, they are often linked with significant challenges, including air pollution and climate change. To mitigate the environmental impacts of transportation, more and more companies are investing in R&D and the production of electric vehicles (EVs). One of the top EV manufacturers, Tesla builds all-electric vehicles and scalable clean energy generation and storage products. Today, let’s learn more about one of their products – the Tesla Cybertruck. 

What is the Tesla Cybertruck?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on December 3 announced the much-awaited four-motor version of the Tesla Cybertruck electric pick-up. The vehicle would feature four-wheel steering that will allow trick off-road maneuvering capability. 

Musk said in a tweet that the initial production would be a four-motor variant powered with independent, ultra-fast response torque control of each wheel.

Referring to the electric pick-up truck “insane technology bandwagon,” Musk confirmed that the Tesla Cybertruck would have both front and rear-wheel steer. The said features will allow the vehicle to not just turn like a tank but also drive diagonally like a “crab.”

The car will compete with other pick-up trucks such as GMC’s Hummer EV, Ford’s F-150 Lightning, and Rivian’s R1T. The R1T is driven by four individual motors driving all four wheels, while GMC’s Hummer can move diagonally. 

First announced in November 2019, the Tesla Cybertruck is stainless steel used in rockets. Musk has touted after receiving roughly 600,000 pre-orders. 

Musk said that he would provide updates on the product roadmap soon. The Tesla Cybertruck will begin next year, while mass production may begin in 2023. Until now, the company has avoided a significant crisis from supply-chain issues and the global semiconductor deficiency that have affected several auto manufacturers. 

Tesla Cybertruck Features 

Here’s more about Tesla Cybertruck features, according to their website. 

Exoskeleton

The Tesla Cybertruck has an outer case for ultimate durability and passenger safety. In addition, it has an almost impenetrable exoskeleton with every component designed for superior strength and endurance. 

Ultra-Hard 30X Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel 

This feature helps eliminate dents, damage, and long-term corrosion. The smooth monochrome exoskeleton that puts the shell on the outside of the electric pick-up truck provides maximum driver and passenger protection. According to Tesla, the body of the Cybertruck is strong enough to endure impact from a 9 mm handgun.

Tesla Armor Glass 

Tesla Cybertruck has ultra-strong glass and polymer-layered parts that can absorb and redirect impact force for improved performance and tolerance against damage.

Versatile Utility

It is the most powerful vehicle that Tesla ever built. The Tesla Cybertruck can withstand up to 3,500 pounds of payload capacity. Its vault-like storage is spacious enough for a toolbox, spare tire, and Cyberquad, Tesla’s electric quad bike ATV (all-terrain vehicle). This electric pick-up truck is 100% flexible to the owner’s needs, from rugged to refined. 

Performance and Efficiency 

With a new class of strength, versatility, and speed, the powerful components enable the Tesla Cybertruck to accelerate between 0 to 60 mph in as little as 2.9 seconds and a maximum of 500 miles of range. 

About Tesla

Tesla, Inc. is an American electric vehicle and renewable energy company based in Austin, Texas. In 2003 by a team of engineers established the company to prove that people didn’t need to experience complexities to drive electric cars. Tesla’s mission is to fast-track the world’s transition to sustainable energy. Tesla believes the quicker the world stops relying on fossil fuels and shifts towards a zero-emission future, the better. 

The company started with the Roadster, cutting-edge battery technology, and electric powertrain launched in 2008. After that, Tesla designed the world’s first-ever all-electric sedan from the ground up, which they call the Model S. It became the best car in its category. 

Then in 2015, Tesla expanded its products with the unveiling of the Model X – the safest, fastest, and most capable SUV (sports utility vehicle) in history. Model X holds 5-star safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 

Completing CEO Elon Musk‘s master plan in 2016, Tesla launched the Model 3, a more affordable, high-volume EV that began production in 2017. Shortly after, Tesla introduced the Model Y, a mid-size SUV with a seating capacity of up to seven. Then recently, the company unveiled the Tesla Cybertruck, which will offer better utility than a traditional pick—up truck and more performance compared to a sports car. Tesla vehicles are also manufactured in Fremont, California, and Gigafactory Shanghai.

Surprisingly, four of Tesla’s electric cars made it to the Top 12 Best-Selling Electric Vehicles 2021. These are the following: 

• 1st Place: Tesla Model Y with 132,000 units sold
• 2nd Place: Tesla Model 3 with 94,900 units sold
• 10th Place: Tesla Model with 5,400 units sold
• 11th Place: Tesla Model X with 3,000 units sold

Energy Solutions

To create a holistic, sustainable energy ecosystem, Tesla produces a unique array of energy solutions such as battery energy storage from home to grid-scale, solar panels, and solar roof tiles. 

The Powerwall, Powerpack, and Solar Roof, enabling property owners, businesses, and utilities to manage renewable energy generation, storage, and consumption. Gigafactory 1 is designed to reduce battery cell costs in Tesla automotive products. Tesla’s in-house cell production enables them to mass-produce batteries to meet production goals while creating thousands of jobs. 

Going back to Tesla Cybertruck, the company plans to test beta vehicles by the end of this year, while the production may happen sometime in 2022. While waiting for the outcome of initial production, electric enthusiasts are still learning more about the wild new truck. They also hope that the carmaker does not experience any other issues along the way.