Elon Musk Truck Facts About the Cyber Truck, & Semi Truck

Elon Musk Truck: Facts About Cyber Truck & Semi Truck

2 Different Types of Elon Musk Trucks Exists

As of 2021, there are 2 types of Elon musk truck.

  1. Elon Musk tesla semi truck
  2. Elon Musk cyber truck (Which most people would refer to as Elon Musk new truck. It came much later after the tesla semi truck)

Next, we will go over each of these 2 types of Elon Musk Tesla trucks, and get to understand interesting facts about them. (Like most products by Elon Musk, there’s much hype about the Elon Musk Tesla trucks; so let’s get to uncover some facts and details)


Elon Musk Tesla Semi Truck

The tesla semi truck is an all-electric battery-powered Class 8 semi-truck, which is in development by Tesla, Inc. Two variations of the vehicles were unveiled in November 2017. And the production is planned for 2021.
(This is 2021; so let’s watch out for the tesla semi truck on our roads !)


Specifications on Elon Musk electric Semi truck

According to the Tesla Semi electric Truck official website, the specifications below applies to the Semi electric truck.

  • Acceleration 0-60 mph with 80k lb: 20 sec
  • Speed up a 5% Grade: 60 mph
  • Mile Range: 300 or 500 miles
  • Powertrain: 4 Independent Motors on Rear Axles
  • Energy Consumption: Less than 2 kWh per mile
  • Fuel Savings: $200,000+
  • Expected Base Price (300 mile range): $150,000
  • Expected Base Price (500 mile range): $180,000
  • Base Reservation: $20,000
  • Expected Founders Series Price: $200,000
  • Founders Series Reservation: $200,000

Still on the specification of the Elon Musk electric semi truck:

“Enhanced Autopilot helps avoid collisions, a centered driver position provides maximum visibility and control, and a low center of gravity offers rollover protection.

Every driver is responsible for remaining alert and active when using Autopilot, and must be prepared to take action at any time.”


Elon musk truck price (electric Semi truck)

Irrespective of the price tag on the Elon musk Semi electric truck, the odds are designed to be on the sides of the owner. The tesla semi truck is meant to be economical over time.
It is described as having the Lowest Cost of Ownership.

The reason is because electric energy costs are half those of diesel. With fewer systems to maintain, the Tesla Semi is designed to provide $200,000+ in fuel savings and a two-year payback period.

Talking about the actual price tag on the Elon Musk electric semi truck:
“In November 2017, Tesla projected that the expected price of regular production versions for the 300-mile (480 km) and 500-mile (800 km) range versions would be US$150,000 and US$180,000 respectively.

The company stated they would offer a Founder’s Series Semi at US$200,000.”

The pre-order of the Elon Musk tesla semi truck, by notable brands is perhaps another proof of acceptability of this product by elon musk.

  • Anheuser-Busch, pre-ordered 40
  • Bee’ah, pre-ordered 50
  • DHL Supply Chain, pre-ordered 10
  • FedEx, pre-ordered 20
  • Loblaw Companies, pre-ordered 25
  • PepsiCo, pre-ordered 100
  • Pride Group Enterprises, pre-ordered 150
  • Sysco, pre-ordered 50
  • United Parcel Service, pre-ordered 125
  • Walmart, pre-ordered 45
  • Walmart Canada, pre-ordered 130

Above figure makes a total of 745 notable pre-orders i.e. orders from well-known companies.
(In the Q1 2018, Musk said that there were about 2,000 total pre-orders of the Semi.)


Elon Musk Truck Video for Electric Semi Truck

Watch the Tesla Semi & Roadster Unveil; November 16, 2017


Elon musk truck interior for Electric Semi Truck

Tesla Inc. is known for all round aesthetics. So the beautiful exterior of the Elon Musk truck wouldn’t be complete without a great interior. But kudos to the bold Elon Musk on his giant moves.

See below the Elon musk truck interior (Semi truck)

That’s all for basic information about the Elon Musk tesla semi truck.

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Now let’s talk about the Elon Musk cyber truck (Which most people would refer to as Elon Musk new truck)

 


 

Elon musk cyber truck

The cyber truck is got to be special; it almost broke the internet at its unveiling. The buzz was everywhere on that day. Several reasons must have been responsible for that massive public relations that came with the cyber truck.

Look at the cyber truck for yourself below; perhaps you would have lent your voice to it’s massive PR.

Also referred to as the tesla pickup. (It looks like a pickup truck). Also called Cybrtrk.

See also, the rear view of the elon musk cyber truck, below

The Tesla Cybertruck is an all-electric, battery-powered, light duty truck that was announced by Tesla, Inc. Cybertruck was unveiled on 21 November 2019.

According to the cybertruck’s official website, the stated goal of Tesla in developing the Cybertruck is to provide a sustainable energy substitute for the roughly 6,500 fossil-fuel-powered trucks sold per day in the United States.

The above motivation behind the design is more clearly expressed in the descriptive phrase (below) about the Elon musk Tesla cybertruck:

“BETTER UTILITY THAN A TRUCK WITH MORE PERFORMANCE THAN A SPORTS CAR”

On the various models of the Cybertruck; three different models of the cybertruck have already been announced.

  • Single Motor RWD: with Range EPA of ≥ 250 miles (400 km)
  • Dual Motor AWD: with Range EPA of ≥ 300 miles (480 km)
  • Tri Motor AWD: with Range EPA of ≥ 500 miles (800 km)
Elon Musk cyber truck_ RUGGED STRENGTH
Cyber truck depicts RUGGED STRENGTH

Elon Musk Cybertruck Price

The price tag of the Cyber truck depends on which of the model specifications.
See the pricing below:

  • Rear-wheel drive (RWD) model of the vehicle was announced to be US$39,900.
  • All-wheel drive (AWD) models starting at US$49,900
  • Tri Motor AWD has a price tag of $69,900.

Elon musk electric cybertruck — Dual Motor AWD and Tri Motor AWD is expected to be available, starting from around late 2021, while the Single Motor RWD is expected to be available starting from Late 2022.

As usual, the electric cybertruck pre-orders were another massive success. On 23 November 2019, Elon Musk tweeted that Tesla had received 146,000 pre-orders in the first 1.5 days after the unveiling. And the number reached 250,000 on 26 November.
That’s just within 5 days (21 November 2019 – 26 November 2019)

This dude, Elon Musk is no doubt a marketing guru. His stunts and seemingly effortless market success is really worth admiration; such an inspiration.

Elon musk truck price cyber truck_ 250,000 pre orders within 5 days

While admiring the successes of the Tesla Inc CEO, i was reminded of the mission statement of Tesla Inc:

“To accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.”

Isn’t that a compelling mission statement to live by? As someone who believes in the motivational force behind compelling mission statements, I vote that Tesla Inc’ success cannot be far-separated from it’s crystal clear mission statement.

Mission Statement of Tesla Inc.

Now let’s see some visuals of the Elon musk cybertruck.


Elon Musk Cybertruck Video

Cybertruck is described as; a new class of strength, speed and versatility—only possible with an all-electric design. Having the ability to accelerate from 0-60 mph in as little as 2.9 seconds and up to 500 miles of range.

Elon musk cybertruck is made of ULTRA-HARD 30X COLD-ROLLED STAINLESS STEEL. This helps eliminate dents, damage and long-term corrosion with a smooth monochrome exoskeleton that puts the shell on the outside of the car and provides you and your passengers maximum protection.

To sum up, let’s look into the interior of the Elon musk Cybertruck.


Elon musk Cybertruck interior

The Cybertruck is fascinating, both on the exterior and the interior.
Take a look at picture(s) from the interior of the US$39,900 to US$69,900 ranged Tesla Cybertruck.

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What Next?

Save the production dates of the Elon Musk Cybertruck(As of November 2019, Tesla Cybertruck production was scheduled to start in late 2021 and expand to offer more configurations in 2022).

On the other hand, the production and deliveries of Elon Musk Tesla Semi truck is anticipated for 2021.

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