Tesla's Cybertruck is finally getting built next year. Here's everything Elon Musk has let slip about the controversial pickup and Tesla's other future vehicles.
- Tesla plans to launch several models in the coming years. They're in various stages of development.
- Deliveries of the semi-truck are scheduled to start in December.
The long-delayed Tesla Cybertruck will finally go into mass production in late 2023, Reuters reported on Tuesday.
The pickup truck is one of several models that Tesla fans are patiently waiting on, including a semi-truck, a supercar, and a self-driving taxi. Elon Musk has also floated the possibility of a cheaper vehicle, an ATV, and a van.
Many of these vehicles have already faced long delays, and there's no telling exactly when — or if — they'll come to market. But that hasn't stopped Musk from musing about their designs and wacky features.
Cybertruck
Tesla made a splash when it unveiled the funky-looking Cybertruck pickup at an event 2019 — and not for all the right reasons. First off, the truck's windows were advertised as armored but broke twice during an on-stage demonstration. Some onlookers couldn't get over its weird design.
The truck is now supposed to enter early production in 2023, but its price and specs are unknown after Tesla removed details about the Cybertruck from its website.
Some fun facts about the pickup, according to Musk: It will be able to serve briefly as a boat and there will be a four-motor version that can spin in place like a tank. Last year, Musk said the truck won't have door handles and that its side mirrors will be removable.
Roadster
Tesla started out with a two-seater sports car called the Roadster. Now it's bringing it back as a $200,000 supercar that promises to hit 60 mph in under two seconds and drive 620 miles on a full charge. Musk has said it will have cold-air thrusters that will boost acceleration and enable it to hover short distances.
We'll believe it when we see it.
When the Roadster debuted in 2017, Tesla said it would be on the road by 2020. Now it's targeting 2023.
Semi
Tesla revealed the Semi in 2017 with lofty goals to revolutionize long-haul trucking. Now the company plans to deliver the first trucks to Pepsi in December, three years behind schedule.
The Semi, which will be built at Tesla's factory in Nevada, will be able to travel up to 500 miles on a full charge, Tesla claims. On an earnings call in October, Musk clarified that that range estimate accounts for cargo.
It promises to recoup 70% of its range in 30 minutes when plugged into a fast-charger.
Robotaxi
In April, Musk said Tesla would eventually produce a "dedicated" self-driving taxi with "futuristic" looks. Later that month on an earnings call, he said that the robotaxi will be built without a steering wheel or pedals and that it should go into production by 2024.
Small, $25,000 car
In 2020, Musk said Tesla was working on a $25,000 car that would be available "about three years from now." Musk squashed hopes that the budget model was imminent when he said in January that Tesla had shelved the project.
Then on Tesla's most recent earnings call in October, Musk renewed speculation about the cheap vehicle when he mentioned that Tesla's next vehicle platform will be smaller and cost about half as much as that of the Model 3 and Model Y. He said sales of that future model will quickly dwarf all other Tesla vehicles combined.
It's unclear whether Musk was referring to the same $25,000 car he mentioned before or the robotaxi.
Cyberquad
Tesla revealed the Cyberquad ATV at the same time as the Cybertruck but hasn't said much about it since. (It did briefly sell a kids version for $1,900, which has now been recalled.) According to Musk, the adult model will go on sale alongside the Cybertruck as an option.
Van
On a few different occasions, Musk has mentioned the potential for a Tesla van. On Joe Rogan's podcast last year, Musk said it could be powered by built-in solar panels.