Tesla has released an update on the production of their much-anticipated Cybertruck in their Q1 2023 shareholder deck. The update includes a glimpse of the Cybertruck pilot production line at Fremont and the permanent production line at Giga Texas.
Initially unveiled in 2019, the Cybertruck was supposed to launch in 2021. However, due to a confluence of factors such as supply chain disruptions and the pandemic, the timeline has been delayed multiple times. Nonetheless, Tesla confirms that the current target of beginning production later this year remains on track.
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According to Tesla, Cybertruck factory tooling is on schedule and is already producing alpha versions of the electric truck. In the shareholder deck, the company also shared the first official image of the pilot production line at the Fremont factory. While it is only producing limited quantities of the vehicle, the pilot line is crucial to testing and refining the production process.
Tesla plans to commence commercial production of the Cybertruck at Giga Texas, where it has already set up tooling for the production line. CEO Elon Musk recently shared that he had spent several hours walking the entire Cybertruck production line at Giga Texas, indicating that progress is well underway.
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While the released images provide a glimpse into Tesla’s progress, it is likely that the company is holding back much more information. With the Cybertruck generating a great deal of hype and anticipation, fans and analysts will be eagerly awaiting further updates on the vehicle’s production and eventual release.
