Tesla is Working on an Electric Truck
» Posted April 1, 2019 • Resources | Share This Post
When most people think of Tesla, hauling stuff through rough terrain using four-wheel drive, fat tires and a big ol’ cargo bed isn’t exactly the first thing that comes to mind.
That could soon change.
Tesla is working on a new pickup truck model. The company tried to tease Tesalheads with a vague photo of the new vehicle at the end of the Model Y launch in March. When seemingly no one picked up on that cue, Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk took to twitter to point out that the image was, in fact, a shot of the new pickup prototype. Or, what Musk called a “cyberpunk truck.”
Details of the new truck aren’t entirely clear. What we do know is that Musk has said the vehicle has a “really futuristic” design that borrows some inspiration from “Blade Runner.” Musk has also said the company would like to make it a bigger pickup, with six seats and a battery that can take it up to 500 miles or more on a single charge.
Tesla is expected to turn to the truck after it finishes rolling out the Model Y, a crossover sport utility vehicle. In fact, Musk “promised” it in a recent tweet.
“Have had the core design/engineering elements in my mind for almost 5 years,” Musk said. “Am dying to build it.”
The news comes amid concerns about dwindling demand for the company’s luxury electric vehicles. The company delivered more than 30 percent fewer Model 3 cars in the first quarter of 2019 and in the previous quarter. Higher-end S and X models were down by roughly half.
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The law also puts the carmaker on the hook for attorney fees and other legal expenses that you incur in successfully pursuing your rights.
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