Tesla: Why is there such a significant delay for the Cybertruck?
This page is translated from the original post "Tesla : Pourquoi un retard aussi important pour le Cybertruck ?" in French.
- 13/06/2023 9:33
Initially promised for 2021, Tesla’s Cybertruck is still not on the roads. The delay is mainly due to braking issues, but also to the waterproofing of the electric vehicle.
Several documents have been stolen from Tesla, which may shed more light on the Cybertruck’s delay on the roads. This is not the only Tesla vehicle to experience delays. Earlier in the company’s history, the Tesla Model 3 also faced a setback.
Brake and waterproofing problems
As a reminder, the vehicle was presented in 2019 with an initial planned release in 2021. It is now 2023. During the data leak last week, the German media Handelsblatt obtained a document revealing the causes of this significant delay.
Regarding braking, the vehicle would not be entirely safe, especially when taking turns. The cause appears to be the pedal, which has amplitude issues. Another problem concerns the waterproofing of the vehicle—sound insulation is inadequate. Even more concerning is the waterproofing during rainy days. Elon Musk wants his Cybertruck to float on water, which is a major problem if there are waterproofing issues.
The last problem discovered during a 2022 test, according to the provided documents, involves the vehicle’s suspensions. More troubling for the delivery timeline, the documents suggest that no modifications could fix the issue without redesigning the suspensions.
An annual target of 375,000 vehicles
According to our colleagues at Electrek, the American company has a simple goal: to sell 375,000 units of its latest electric vehicle each year. This is what Tesla reportedly shared with its partners. In comparison, France sold 1,500,000 vehicles in 2022. Elon Musk’s company aims to capture 20% of this total with just the Cybertruck. This is not an unrealistic goal. During the pre-order phase of the latest electric vehicle, the company registered … 1,500,000 orders.
According to The Verge, the vehicle is expected to start deliveries by the end of the year.
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