First Tesla Cybertruck Rolls Out Of Production Line At Texas, Inspires New Hand Sign

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Tesla has finally produced the first example of the Cybertruck, celebrating it with a group photo at the Texas Gigafactory. The start of production comes more than three years after the prototype’s debut in November 2019, following several delays in development. The first Cybertruck deliveries are confirmed to commence in 2023, although volume production will start in 2024.

Workers at the Texas plant gathered for the commemorative photo. They pose next to the vehicle which remains partly hidden from view, although chances are it will look identical to the pre-production prototypes we have seen in recent months.

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Some workers did a new hand sign using their index finger and thumb to create a shape reminiscent of Cybetruck’s angular roofline. Predictably, Elon Musk retweeted the photo, congratulating the entire Tesla team for their efforts.

The Tesla Cybertruck will be properly revealed in its final production form during an upcoming delivery event towards the end of the third quarter of 2023 as promised by Musk. While a fixed date has yet to be announced, reports suggest that the event will take place in September. There, we will likely learn the detailed specifications of the EV, while a small batch of Cybertrucks will be delivered to their owners.

Initially, production of the Cybertruck will be slow, ramping up in 2024. Over time, the volume could increase to as much as 250k-500k per year, which is the Cybertruck sales estimate by Musk. Speaking to shareholders a few months ago, the CEO said that the final product will be “better than expectations”. Rivals of the model in the electric full-size pickup segment include the Rivian R1T, Ford F-150 Lightning, Chevy Silverado EV, Ram 1500 REV, GMC Sierra EV, and Hummer EV.

First Cybertruck built at Giga Texas! 🤠 pic.twitter.com/ODRhHVsd0t

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