Tesla's Cybertruck is finally ready for delivery: Know all its features

After a four-year wait, Tesla has commenced deliveries of its highly anticipated Cybertruck, overcoming delays and challenges.

During a delivery event held at the Austin, Texas factory on Thursday (November 30) CEO Elon Musk showcased the electric pickup's standout features: towing capabilities, bulletproof doors, and impressive straight-line speed.

Price and features

• The long-awaited Tesla Cybertruck is now priced at $60,990, marking an over 50% increase from CEO Elon Musk's initial 2019 estimate.
• Analysts foresee this pricing strategy targeting specific affluent buyers.
• Musk highlighted the truck's inspiration, derived from the shiny stainless steel construction and flat planes, drawing from a car-transformed-submarine featured in the 1977 James Bond film 'The Spy Who Loved Me,' according to Reuters.
• However, the Cybertruck's unique body material and unconventional futuristic design have led to production challenges and increased costs.

Experts have voiced concerns that these factors might alienate traditional pickup truck buyers who prioritise utility.

Musk has priced the three versions of the vehicle between $60,990 and $99,990.

Tesla has begun delivering its Cybertruck to customers, offering three versions: Cyberbeast, All-wheel-drive, and Rear-wheel-drive.

Cybertruck key features

• Rear-wheel drive
• All-wheel drive with dual-motor setup
• Top-tier all-wheel drive with tri-motor system
• Bullet-proof door.

Range

• Rear-wheel drive: 402 km (250 miles)
• All-wheel drive:
• 547 km (340 miles)
• 756 km (470 miles) with a range extender

Performance

• Acceleration is 0 to 96 km/h or 60 mph
• Rear-wheel drive: 6.5 seconds
• All-wheel drive: 4.1 seconds
• Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)

Payload and towing capacity

• Payload: 1,134 kg (2,500 lbs)
• Towing capacity for rear-wheel drive is 3,402 kg and all-wheel drive is 4,990 kg.

Tech-Loaded Interior:

• Large 18.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• 9.4-inch touchscreen in the rear
• Advanced 15-speaker sound system with two subwoofers

He emphasized that Cybertruck's superior utility and speed surpasses traditional trucks and sports cars. 

At an event in Austin, Texas, Musk drove a Cybertruck onto the stage and showcased a video demonstrating its abilities.

The footage displayed the Cybertruck towing a Porsche 911 and outperforming another gasoline-powered 911 in a short race.

While Tesla shares experienced a 2% decline in extended trading, Musk refrained from disclosing the vehicle's prices at the event.

However, Tesla's website listed the prices, revealing that the highest-performance variant, the 'Cyberbeast,' is slated for availability next year. Additionally, the all-wheel-drive trim will start at an estimated $80,000.

The most affordable rear-wheel-drive version, expected to have a starting price of approximately $61,000, is anticipated to be available in 2025

This electric pickup is crucial for Tesla's reputation as an innovator in the automotive industry.