Key Points
- Tesla Semi was spotted transporting Tesla Cybertruck on a trailer.
- Cybertruck is noticeably large and consumed a notable portion of the Semi’s trailer.
- Cybertruck had a number of missing trim pieces and scuffs, suggesting it was put through hard testing.
- Tesla is putting in the effort to make Cybertruck ready for real-world use by winter testing in New Zealand and muddy areas in the US.
CEO Elon Musk
In late 2017, Tesla unveiled the all-electric Class 8 truck, the Tesla Semi, with CEO Elon Musk, announcing plans for its use within the company’s operations. Over the years, Tesla Semi prototypes have been observed transporting various cargo, from concrete weights to actual Tesla vehicles destined for customers.
Tesla Semi and Tesla Cybertruck
Recently, a unique sighting of a Tesla Semi has emerged on platforms like TikTok and X (formerly Twitter). The video shows a Tesla Semi transporting a Tesla Cybertruck on a trailer, accompanied by another Tesla Semi nearby. The Cybertruck’s significant size is evident as it occupies a notable portion of the Semi’s trailer. Interestingly, the Cybertruck displayed some missing trim pieces and apparent scuffs, indicative of rigorous testing.
NEW: Another view of the @Tesla Semi transporting the Cybertruck!$TSLA pic.twitter.com/A5p307LIfH
— S.E. Robinson, Jr. (@SERobinsonJr) August 11, 2023
Winter Testing
Tesla is taking meticulous steps to prepare the Cybertruck for real-world deployment. Winter testing in New Zealand and testing in muddy environments in the US underscore Tesla’s commitment to ensuring the electric pickup’s readiness.
Halo Effect
Gary Black, a Wall Street veteran and The Future Fund Managing Partner anticipates the Cybertruck’s presence on roads to serve as a rolling billboard, attracting potential consumers to the Tesla brand. Black emphasizes this strategy could lead to a halo effect, similar to the launch of the Model Y in 2020, potentially driving increased orders for various Tesla models.
Conclusion
Tesla is getting ready to start delivering the Cybertruck soon. The company is putting in a lot of effort to make sure that the truck is ready for real-world use, and it is expected to be a very popular vehicle.
The Cybertruck’s unique design will certainly make it stand out on the road, and it is sure to turn heads. As Wall Street veteran Gary Black noted, the Cybertruck could be a “rolling billboard” for Tesla, and it could help to drive sales of other Tesla vehicles.
