The first Cybertruck teardown video shades light on the Cybertruck's inner components. The video shows Tesla has wired up the Cybertruck for a surprise accessory, a new component called “Megabeam”, a 48-volt battery, Supermanifold V2 & more.
Delivery dates for the tri-motor Cybertruck “Cyberbeast” & dual-motor Cybertruck AWD have diverged by 9 months just in the last 2 weeks of Cybertruck orders. The Cyberbeast delivery date is mid-2024 to late-2024 whereas the AWD is still January to March.
Early insurance quotes for Foundation Series Cybertrucks show the all-electric truck is much cheaper to insure relative to its price. This is due to the Cybertruck’s paintless, dent-proof, ultra-rugged stainless steel exterior.
Tesla, to inspire the automotive world to make the shift 48-volts sent a “how to build a 48-volt vehicle” guide to all automotive CEOs. Today Ford CEO Jim Farley has confirmed receiving this guide and Elon Musk has responded to the situation in return.
Given the Cybertruck’s sharp edges and ultra-hard stainless steel exterior, people assumed it would not pass Europe’s stringent pedestrian protection regulation. However, Elon Musk says the Cybertruck is the “safest truck in the world for pedestrians.”