The Tesla Cybertruck, a futuristic electric pickup truck, has been garnering attention on social media thanks to CEO Elon Musk’s promotion. However, Tesla has yet to release final pricing and specifications for the vehicle first unveiled in November 2019. In a recent company-wide email, Musk expressed concerns about the precision in manufacturing the Cybertruck, as its unique design with straight edges makes any variations highly noticeable.
In Tesla’s second-quarter financial filing, it was stated that the company’s factory in Austin, Texas, was working on tooling for the Cybertruck, but production had not yet begun. Tesla also confirmed that equipment installation for Cybertruck production was progressing as scheduled, with initial deliveries planned for this year. However, no specific timeline has been provided for mass production.
On social media, Musk shared an image of the Cybertruck and mentioned driving the “production candidate” at Tesla’s Giga Texas facility. The term “production candidate” refers to an early model used to test production systems and assembly lines. Fans and promoters eagerly requested more details regarding the truck’s specifications, pricing, and delivery date. Musk responded by emphasizing the challenges of building the Cybertruck and the fact that it is unlike anything else in the industry.
Musk also sent an email to all Tesla employees, discussing the Cybertruck and the difficulties involved in its production. The leaked email revealed concerns about maintaining the precision and quality of the vehicle. Following Musk’s comments and the leaked email, Tesla’s stock experienced a slight dip.
Here is an excerpt from Musk’s email, as transcribed by CNBC:
From: Elon Musk
To: Everybody
Date: August 23, 2023 [time stamp removed]
Subject: Cybertruck Precision
Due to the nature of the Cybertruck, which is made of bright metal with mostly straight edges, any dimensional variation becomes highly noticeable.
All parts for this vehicle, whether internal or from suppliers, must be designed and built with sub 10 micron accuracy.
This means that all part dimensions need to be precise up to the third decimal place in millimeters, with tolerances specified in single digit microns.
If Lego and soda cans, which are low-cost products, can achieve this level of precision, so can we.
Precision requires perfectionism.
Elon
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