The Tesla Cybertruck is getting closer and closer to production readiness, and now, the electric pickup was recently spotted lapping a track. The track in question is the test track at Tesla’s Fremont factory, and the truck can be seen sporting production-spec side view mirrors as well as the singular windshield wiper on the side of the windshield.
The vehicle is also devoid of its aero
wheel covers, something else we know to be associated with the production
Cybertruck. Another change from the truck’s original form includes more rounded
edges in order to meet pedestrian safety requirements. The truck looks to be
lapping the track with some pretty decent speed, which would be in line with
Tesla’s original goal of making the Cybertruck a pickup that has performance on
par with some sports cars.
Nevertheless, after being delayed a number
of times, the Cybertruck is now expected to begin production by the end of
2023. Compare that to their original projected launch of 2021, and it makes you
wonder if Tesla will be too late to the electric pickup truck party. The
original Cybertruck promised some pretty enticing features, but since it was
announced, other impressive vehicles such as the Ford F-150 Lightning, GMC
Hummer EV, Rivian R1T, and Chevy Silverado EV have either already hit the
market or will do so before Tesla’s offering. Many of these trucks offer a lot
of the same performance, range, and party tricks, if not more, which could
spell bad news for Tesla if they don’t get their act together.
