Tesla Cybertruck

Tesla Cybertruck launched 

Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed an absurd, futuristic, brutalist electric pickup called Cybertruck to the world.

Tesla has built its entire existence on convincing people to buy something they didn’t think they wanted. Electric cars were derided as wimpy golf carts before the company came along. From that perspective, selling the Cybertruck may not be as radical a challenge for the company as it seems.

12 coolest features of Tesla's new $39,900 Cybertruck pickup

1. The passenger pickup can seat six people.

2. The automaker claims the truck has an almost impenetrable body made from "ultra-hard 30X cold-rolled stainless steel" and armored glass.

The durable stainless steel shell on the truck mitigates dents, damage, and corrosion, according to the automaker.

3. Meanwhile, the "ultra-strong" glass can cushion and avert impact force.

However, the Cybertruck reveal showed that the glass may not be as "impenetrable" as the automaker originally claimed otherwise when an object thrown at it damaged the glass during two separate demo on stage.

4. Cybertruck comes in three configurations: Single Motor Rear-Wheel Drive, Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive, and Tri-Motor All-Wheel Drive.

The single-motor rear-wheel-drive has a range of 250 miles, the dual-motor all-wheel-drive can achieve 300 miles, and the most expensive tri-motor all-wheel-drive  can make 500 miles.

5. In the tri-motor variant, it will be able to hit 60 mph  in about 2.9 seconds.

6. As well as tow more than 14,000 pounds.

7. And carry a payload capacity of up to 3,500 pounds.

8. The cargo area in the rear is lockable, and the truck has a total of 100 cubic feet of enclosed exterior storage.

9. It also comes with a "magic" tonneau cover that is tough enough to withstand the weight of a person standing on it, according to the automaker.

10/ The truck also has onboard power for plugging in tools and other appliances.

11. As well as an adaptive air suspension that raises and lowers the Cybertruck's suspension by four inches for easier access. There is also a self-leveling feature.


12. An electric ATV — the Cyberquad — was also announced at  the Cybertruck's unveiling, and will originally only be available as a Cybertruck option, according to CEO Elon Musk.

Automakers typically have dedicated truck plants and the company’s sole U.S. plant in Fremont, California is not expected to have any additional capacity without an expansion to the facility.

Competition?

While Cybertruck is not expected to appeal to traditional pickup buyers, a new fleet of all-electric pickups are expected to make their way into the U.S. market to compete against Tesla’s product.