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Tesla Cybertruck finally enters production

Tesla has finally started production of its Cybertruck at its Gigafactory in Texas. This comes almost four years after the electric vehicle (EV) was first unveiled. The first production Cybertruck was revealed on Tesla’s social media channels, showcasing factory workers at the Texan headquarters. It is expected that Tesla will meet its revised target of delivering the pick-up to customers by the end of September, although this is a two-year delay from the original 2021 launch date.

The Cybertruck is a rival to Ford’s F-150 Lightning and is the same length as traditional competitors. However, it features a unique and distinctive design both inside and out. The EV has a radical wedge-shape design, no front grille, angular window frames, and bodywork with minimal curvature. The body of the Cybertruck is made of ultra-hard 30X cold-rolled stainless steel and is claimed to be bulletproof against 9mm bullets.

Customers will have three powertrain options to choose from, with one, two, or three electric motors. The single-motor, rear-wheel-drive version has a 0-60mph time of 6.5 seconds and an estimated range of 250 miles. It can tow up to 3400kg and has a payload of 1360kg. The starting price for this variant is expected to be $39,900 (around £30,600) before any government incentives, according to Tesla’s launch details. All variants of the Cybertruck are said to be capable of charging at 1MW (1000kW), similar to the Tesla Semi.

The mid-range dual-motor variant offers all-wheel drive, a 0-60mph time of 4.5 seconds, and the ability to tow more than 4500kg. The starting price for this version is anticipated to be $49,900 (£38,300) before incentives. The top-of-the-line Cybertruck will feature Tesla’s latest tri-motor Plaid EV powertrain, which is also used in the Tesla Model S Plaid. Priced from $69,900 (£53,700), it boasts a claimed range of 500 miles, a 0-60mph time of 2.9 seconds, and the ability to complete a quarter-mile in just over 10 seconds. Additionally, it has a towing capacity of 6350kg, as confirmed by Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

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A Potential Smartwatch from Nothing

Nothing, a company that has recently filed trademarks for its future smartwatch lineup, may be a couple of years away from launching its smartwatch. The fact that they have taken steps to protect their intellectual property suggests that they have a genuine interest in entering the smartwatch market.

Interestingly, this news adds context to a tweet from Nothing’s founder, Carl Pei, in which he questioned the usefulness of smartwatches and asked his followers about their experiences with them. This could have been a subtle hint at Nothing’s plans to develop their own smartwatch.

If Nothing follows through with its plans, it will be interesting to see if their smartwatch features the same unconventional design language as their other products. At this point, it is unclear whether the smartwatch will be a full-fledged Wear OS-powered device or a more budget-friendly fitness tracker. However, based on Nothing’s history, it is more likely that they will release a comprehensive smartwatch.