Tesla has finally set a date for the first Cybertruck deliveries: November 30, 2024. The much-anticipated event will be held at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, as announced on X (formerly Twitter).
This announcement comes after CEO Elon Musk’s earlier promise of a third-quarter delivery, which ultimately passed without an update. If past Tesla launches are any indication, the event will likely be a celebratory affair, with Musk personally handing over the first Cybertrucks to eager customers. Perhaps we’ll even see a repeat of his infamous dance moves.
The first Cybertruck owners deserve a medal for their patience, having likely pre-ordered the futuristic electric pickup truck when it was first unveiled four years ago. As of this summer, nearly 2 million pre-orders had been placed, each backed by a $100 refundable deposit. However, fulfilling these orders will take time. During a recent Tesla earnings call, Musk acknowledged the challenges in ramping up production, stating a target of 250,000 Cybertrucks per year, but admitting this figure is unlikely to be reached before 2025.
The road to the November 30th delivery date has been long and fraught with delays. The Cybertruck’s development has faced several setbacks, pushing back the original 2021 launch target. This delay allowed competitors like Ford and Rivian to enter the electric pickup truck market with their own offerings.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk behind the wheel of a Cybertruck.Tesla’s Cybertruck launch faces competition from established automakers like Ford and Rivian in the electric pickup truck segment. Elon Musk has expressed both concern and confidence about the vehicle’s potential success.
Tesla is banking on the Cybertruck’s unique design to set it apart from the competition. While Musk previously admitted to concerns about the Cybertruck potentially flopping, he has recently expressed greater optimism, calling it Tesla’s “best product ever.”
The November 30th delivery event marks a significant milestone for Tesla and the electric vehicle industry. Whether the Cybertruck lives up to the hype remains to be seen, but the anticipation is undeniable.
