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Just more time to save and buy more stock to pay for a downpayment.Tesla delays initial production of Cybertruck to early 2023 -source
Source: https://www.reuters.com/technology/...tion-cybertruck-early-2023-source-2022-01-13/
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 13, 2022 6:54 PM EST (Reuters) - Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) aims to start initial production of its much-anticipated Cybertruck by the end of the first quarter of 2023, pushing back its plan to begin production late this year, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.
The person said the delay comes as Tesla is changing features and functions of the electric pickup to make a compelling product as competition heats up in the segment.
Tesla is expected to make limited production of the Cybertruck in the first quarter of 2023 before increasing output, the source said.
Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Tesla, the world's top electric car maker, makes electric sedans and sport utility vehicles but has missed out on the pickup truck segment, which is profitable and hugely popular in America.
Ford Motor Co (F.N) and Rivian Automotive (RIVN.O) are ahead of Tesla in launching electric pickups.
Ford said early this month it will nearly double annual production capacity for its red-hot F-150 Lightning electric pickup to 150,000 vehicles ahead of its arrival this spring at U.S. dealers.
Ford's market value breached $100 billion for the first time on Thursday when Tesla shares fell 6.7% and Rivian slumped 7.1%. read more
CEO Elon Musk, who unveiled the futuristic vehicle in 2019, had already delayed its production from late 2021 to late 2022.
Musk has said he will provide an updated product road map on Tesla's Jan. 26 earnings call.
"Oh man, this year has been such a supply chain nightmare & it's not over!," he tweeted in late November, when asked about the Cybertruck.
Tesla recently removed a reference to its production schedule from its Cybertruck order website. Last month, the website said, "You will be able to complete your configuration as production nears in 2022." Now "in 2022" has been omitted.
Tesla plans to produce the Cybertruck at its factory in Texas, which is expected to start production of Model Y cars early this year.
I do not think this group, at least not I, need to hear this kind of crap. They have had 3 years at the end of this year to design and develop a compelling vehicle if they actually cared. What is particularly surprising about the statement is that Elon never seemed to put any emphasis on whether the CT would be compelling or even whether anyone would like it. I believed him when he said they had to wait for batteries and HW 4, but i don't buy the 'compelling' argument at all.Anonymous sources of nonspecific information are not good sources.
-Crissa
We’re supposed to be getting an update in a few days.I do not think this group, at least not I, need to hear this kind of crap. They have had 3 years at the end of this year to design and develop a compelling vehicle if they actually cared. What is particularly surprising about the statement is that Elon never seemed to put any emphasis on whether the CT would be compelling or even whether anyone would like it. I believed him when he said they had to wait for batteries and HW 4, but i don't buy the 'compelling' argument at all.
I agree with you of course. I was complaining that this whole thing is being blown out f proportion. It doesn't make sense.We’re supposed to be getting an update in a few days.
If they update doesn’t materialize or it’s disappointing, then I can see getting (more) upset.
Getting angry and arguing about a rumor when we should have confirmation in literally days just seems like a pointless waste of energy.
Could be FUD, or it could be a leak to soften another pushout of the timeline. If you look at it without emotion, the details we have would point to it being later that last update. 4680 production is likely the main reason, with supply chain constraints and overall GigaTexas build out being the other. We also have not even seen a final design. It's very unlikely that production is close to ready but we haven't seen final beta type vehicles in higher quantities.I agree with you of course. I was complaining that this whole thing is being blown out f proportion. It doesn't make sense.
I think we would all agree there will be supply chain issues for a while. I would understand a slower ramp. Surely they could come up with enough parts for 1000-2000 units per month until things settle out. Most of the factory at this point is a sunk cost, probably half the equipment is purchased as well. It would take a lot of bean counters to figure out the break even point between a slow ramp vs no ramp vs lost sales to others.Could be FUD, or it could be a leak to soften another pushout of the timeline. If you look at it without emotion, the details we have would point to it being later that last update. 4680 production is likely the main reason, with supply chain constraints and overall GigaTexas build out being the other. We also have not even seen a final design. It's very unlikely that production is close to ready but we haven't seen final beta type vehicles in higher quantities.
I will set my delivery expectations based on what we see, not any predictions even from Elon. He said all along they will ramp MY in Texas first, then CT. So order of operations is ramp 4680, ramp MY, ramp CT. So far we are still waiting to ramp 4680. That tells me CT in 2022 is pretty unlikely.
Just my 2 cents.
If they get more than 26 CT out by the end of the year I would be happy.No Kidding! CT never had any chance at production in 2021. Even getting a few out in 2022 always seemed doubtful.
SO AM I..... THEY NEED TO GET STARTED WITH THE PRODUCTION MY FIRST RESERVATION WAS FOR MODEL 3 ..WHAT A NIGHTMARE NOW CT.. I HOPE WE GET SOME GOOD NEWS ABOUT PRODUCTIONI hope this is bullshit, I'm running out of hope!