Tesla Q1 2023 Earnings Report; Cybertruck Status Maintains "Tooling" Status, Pilot Production Line Photos Shown! 📸

[intimidator]

Looks like they are already building prototypes to test the production line which is great news...I'm sure as each one is finished they will put them on the road for evaluation. Last pic looks like he's carrying the compressor tank which looks larger than the model s unit, looks to about 5-7 gallon tank.

Building some prototypes, for sure. We are in April already. May, June, July, Aug..... if they want to produce a handful of real live Cybertrucks before the end of the 3rd quarter, there really isn't a lot of time.

I think the guesses of only about 5000+ CTs by Christmas seem more and more likely.

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[ricinro]

Perhaps an indication of 2mm thick?

I Think 3mm (11ga) panels will be used. The SS on the A pillars look as if they will snap onto the subframe. The fender and bed/sail panels will be bolted on to the castings. The SS panels would need welded PEM studs or nuts to attach to the mounting bosses on the castings.

There was discussion of using adhesives

interesting. So the pilot line gives little insight RE the status the inner guts of TX line

Pilot lines are useful for prototypes and testing. Production lines are expensive and optimized for production. Engineers and technicians dominate pilot lines (note the calipers) and production lines will be eventually dominated with assemblers. The photo of the production line in Austin is exciting as this implies validation of the design and pilot line. Seems proper that this stage is called "tooling"

 

[anionic1]

Aluminum most likely…but you can pay yourself on the back if you want.

I am already patting. 0% chance those interior body panels are aluminum. i think that's why there is a gallon of caulking where the body panels meet the castings. And why the interior body parts are painted.

 

[Jow]

July 4th delivery event, "America's Truck" kinda thing would be pretty sweet

 

[Rockvillerich]

https://ir.tesla.com/#quarterly-disclosure

“We’re anticipating having a delivery event probably in Q3” -Elon Musk on earnings call.

On Cybertruck spec question... "Well I think will save that for the Cybertruck hand over event which will hopefully be in the end of Q3. It's an incredible product. A product like this only come along once. People will not be disappointed, it's amazing"

The CT production line is the most exciting development yet. Stoked!

 

[Rockvillerich]

Possibly confirms large Frunk opening ...there's no side to side front bar yet at least.

Cast front frame rails also confirmed, oh wow!

 

[davelloydbrown]

In the Q and A he also said the pricing and features won't be shared until the CT hand out at THE END of Q3! Don't expect to get your CT this year.

 

[Jhodgesatmb]

Building some prototypes, for sure. We are in April already. May, June, July, Aug..... if they want to produce a handful of real live Cybertrucks before the end of the 3rd quarter, there really isn't a lot of time.

I think the guesses of only about 5000+ CTs by Christmas seem more and more likely.

Sadly, it does seem like that is a good guess.

 

[Deleted member 8313]

Looks like they're hand building them right now. At this pace I might get one some time in 25 or 26. Can't wait. My guess was always a handful being built in September just to tease people then a SLOW Texas production most of 24 and a ramp up in Q4. Wake me up after 200,000.

 

[Jhodgesatmb]

I am already patting. 0% chance those interior body panels are aluminum. i think that's why there is a gallon of caulking where the body panels meet the castings. And why the interior body parts are painted.

Aluminum would be painted too as it also oxidizes. Why would they use steel on internal panels when they have 3mm stainless for the shell? Internal panels don’t need to be strong on the Cybertruck.

 

[hridge2020]

If thats the airtank, and has valves on the outside
Tesla might want to look at this vendors way of handling that.

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[ricinro]

I am already patting. 0% chance those interior body panels are aluminum. i think that's why there is a gallon of caulking where the body panels meet the castings. And why the interior body parts are painted.

The sub frame (cab) appears to be painted and likely high strength steel. This would explain the need for hiring a BIW (body in white) engineer. The doors and windows attach to this subframe as well as the front and rear castings. However, there is no significant SS panels attached to the subframe as they appear to be mounted to the castings.
I guess there will be a structural battery pack installed from the bottom but can't tell from photos.

 

[RVAC]

Aluminum would be painted too as it also oxidizes. Why would they use steel on internal panels when they have 3mm stainless for the shell? Internal panels don’t need to be strong on the Cybertruck.

Because aluminum is more expensive.

 

[anionic1]

I don't know exactly how pilot lines work but i would guess that the vehicle is stationary for the most part and they assemble all the parts by hand to make sure everything fits and functions. It looks like they are currently building the suspension in the first image. There are some interesting parts laying around. You can see the lower control arm dangling under the front wheel well. You can see the upper control arms in a stack on a table on the upper left side of the first image. they appear to be painted cast aluminum. And you can see what i believe are the rear wheel steering servos lined up on the ground on the lower left. The pdf has much better resolution images. It could be the compressor on the floor but it seems too big. I would bet my favorite pillow that I am correct and that single big motor controls both rear wheels.

 

[SSonnentag]

Aluminum would be painted too as it also oxidizes. Why would they use steel on internal panels when they have 3mm stainless for the shell? Internal panels don’t need to be strong on the Cybertruck.

I don't believe many of the SS skin panels will be structural. When Elon uses the term "exoskeleton," I believe he simply means tough/durable. It's sort of like his use of the term "autopilot," which really means driving assistant.

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