Over the years, Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk has gradually disclosed information about the long-awaited Cybertruck pickup. Recently, Musk stated that the electric truck will have the capability to float and function like a boat for brief periods. In a tweet, Musk mentioned, “Cybertruck will be waterproof enough to serve briefly as a boat, so it can cross rivers, lakes & even seas that aren’t too choppy.”
The Cybertruck’s production has faced significant delays, leaving preorder holders and industry observers uncertain about when the vehicle will be available as a functional truck. Tesla originally unveiled the distinctive-looking model in 2019 with plans to commence sales in 2021, but production is now scheduled to begin in 2023. During this period, other automakers, including Ford, General Motors, and the California startup Rivian, have introduced their own battery-powered pickups.
Elon Musk is known for making ambitious promises about future products and technologies, with examples like suggesting rocket thrusters will enable the upcoming Tesla Roadster sports car to hover. He has also frequently claimed that Tesla is on the verge of achieving fully self-driving cars.
Since its unveiling three years ago, some details about the Cybertruck have evolved. Musk revealed that the truck’s cost would exceed the initially advertised $40,000. Additionally, he mentioned that the first models would feature four motors and rear-wheel steering, enabling them to spin in place like a tank or drive diagonally.
Tesla has faced delays in production across its lineup, and Musk has shared plans for two other models entering production next year: the Semi tractor-trailer and Roadster sports car.
