Tesla Cybertruck Delayed Again, Report Claims to Early 2023

This isn’t the first delay and we certainly don’t think it will be the last, but Tesla CEO Elon Musk promised to share a roadmap for the electric truck soon.

Vineeth Joel Patel2022-02-22 07:15 PT

Will Rivian’s Fully-Electric R1T Pickup and Ford’s F-150 Lightning Prompt Tesla to Further Delay the Launch of the Cybertruck?

By the time Tesla launches its Cybertruck in late 2022 at the earliest, the market will be occupied by new electric pickups with a more conservative and traditional design, which will make it much harder for Tesla to compete in the segment. The buzz surrounding the launch of Ford's F-150 Lightning and Rivian’s R1T electric pickup have for the most part overshadowed Tesla’s futuristic looking Cybertruck.

FutureCar Staff 2021-11-14 09:00 PT

Tesla Delays Cybertruck, Semi to Focus on Model Y Production

The launch of the highly anticipated electric pickup has been pushed back to 2022 because of supply chain issues and a limited supply of battery cells.

Vineeth Joel Patel2021-09-06 07:45 PT

With the F-150 Lightning, it’s Ford, Not Tesla or GM, That’s Poised Dominate the Electric Truck Market

On Monday, Ford Motor Co surprised the industry by announcing that the all-new F-150 Lightning electric pickup will be revealed on May 19 at a global live-streamed event from the company’s global headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. The Lightning will be the first battery-powered F-150 pickup, and its potential is huge, not just for electric vehicles, but for the highly profitable truck and SUV segment that so far electrification has not touched.

Eric Walz2021-06-17 14:50 PT

Amazon-backed Rivian Close to a $25 Billion Valuation With a New Funding Round

Electric truck startup Rivian Automotive Inc. is close to raising a new round of funding that would value the startup at $25 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. Existing Rivian investors including e-commerce giant Amazon will participate in the latest funding round, which will raise several billion dollars for the electric truck startup.

FutureCar Staff 2021-02-11 17:35 PT

Tesla is Now the World’s Second Most Valuable Automaker as Shares Top $1,000 After CEO Elon Musk Announces Plans to Build its Semi Truck

For the first time since Tesla became a public company in June 2010, the company’s shares have topped the $1,000 mark on news that Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk told staff that it’s time for “volume production” of the semi truck. The fully-electric truck will reportedly have a range of over 600 miles.

Eric Walz2020-07-17 11:00 PT

Tesla Looking for a Factory for Cybertruck Production

Demand for the Cybertruck is off the charts, and with Tesla working on manufacturing its three core vehicles and introducing the Model Y, the electric automaker is looking for a new space to build its electric truck.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-04-20 06:00 PT

GM to Revive the Hummer Nameplate as an Electric Pickup & SUV Brand, Sources Say

General Motors is planning on resurrecting the Hummer nameplate as a new electric truck brand, sources said to the Wall Street Journal on Friday. The first commercials for the Hummer electric trucks are expected to run during this year's Superbowl on February 2, which serves as one of the most important (and most expensive) advertising opportunities for companies each year.

FutureCar Staff 2020-02-16 16:00 PT

With 200,000 Reservations Since Last Week, Tesla’s New Cybertruck Ignites Interest in Electric Pickups

Despite the unusual appearance of the Tesla Cybertruck, reservations for it topped 200,000 in just a matter of days, according to Tesla. The slew of reservations might be a good indicator of the growing interest in electric pickups.

Eric Walz2020-01-01 16:45 PT

Tesla Unveiled its New 'Cybertruck' Last Night in California to Mixed Reviews

Tesla unveiled its futuristic “Cybertruck” at a special event last night in California to a mixture of surprise and disappointment. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been saying for the past year that the truck would be like no other pickup ever made and he was right about that.

Eric Walz2019-12-29 09:25 PT

Tesla Will Unveil its new Electric ‘Cybertruck’ on Nov 21

Tesla plans to unveil its new electric pickup truck, which Muck calls a "cybertruck," on Nov. 21 in Los Angeles near the SpaceX rocket factory, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk tweeted on Wednesday.

FutureCar Staff 2019-12-13 13:10 PT