Since the unveiling of the all-electric Tesla Cybertruck over three years ago, the much-anticipated market launch of the revolutionary vehicle has been delayed on multiple occasions. However, after much anticipation and speculation, production of the Cybertruck is finally set to start soon.
As an innovative car manufacturer, Tesla has always done things its own way. From the moment the Cybertruck was first unveiled, the company has provided few details about how the vehicle will change from concept to production. Nonetheless, there have been some developments in recent months, and a number of undisguised prototypes of the Cybertruck have been spotted out and about.
Earlier this week, one of Tesla’s ‘Alpha’ versions of the electric truck was snapped at the carmaker’s Fremont factory and test facility. Although the vehicle’s details and specifications remain shrouded in secrecy, this rare sighting provided an exciting glimpse of what we can expect from the production-ready Cybertruck.
While preparing the Cybertruck for its market debut, a handful of changes have been made to the vehicle. Most notably, the overall dimensions have been reduced, and various alterations have been made to the exterior design. For instance, the headlights and front LED light bar have been tweaked, and the prototype seen by a member of the Cybertruck Owners Club forum features orange turn signals just above the blacked-out bumper.
Another noteworthy feature of the Cybertruck is its unique triangular-shaped wing mirrors, which are finished in black. Additionally, the vehicle boasts a large single windshield wiper that rests alongside the driver’s side A-pillar.
The Cybertruck was also spotted cruising around Tesla’s small test track in California, driven very gingerly. While the clip wasn’t particularly exciting, it did provide us with a glimpse of what its unconventional design will look like on the road.
In January of this year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that production of the Cybertruck would commence this summer, marking an important milestone for the highly-anticipated vehicle. While many important details about the production-ready pickup are still unknown, it is reported that three variants will be offered. The first variant will have a single electric motor and rear-wheel drive, while the other two versions will feature all-wheel drive.
Despite the lack of information about the vehicle’s battery capacity, the flagship variant driven by three electric motors may be able to travel over 500 miles (805 km) on a single charge, making it one of the most impressive electric vehicles on the market.
