Elon Musk personally handed over the first Tesla Cybertruck to select customers, including notable figures like Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian and venture capital fund founder Philippe Sarofim. The live broadcast exuded Tesla’s signature style, blending grandeur, energetic music, VIP guests, and Musk’s charismatic presence.
However, the Cybertruck’s journey to customers comes with unexpected twists. Originally promised at a starting price below $40,000, the rear-wheel-drive version now starts at $60,990 with a 400-kilometer range, slated for availability in 2025. Meanwhile, the 2024 models, featuring dual and triple engines, are priced from $79,990, offering a 550-kilometer range, 4.1 seconds acceleration to 96 km/h, and a top speed of 180 km/h.
Notably, the cheapest variant won’t hit the market until 2025, potentially prompting speculation about future price adjustments. The recent absence of penalties for potential resale signals a change in Tesla’s stance. Initially, the company threatened fines up to $50,000 for unauthorized resales within the first year of ownership, a clause now conspicuously absent from the order agreement page.
While Tesla has remained tight-lipped about the reasoning behind this alteration, the move reflects a potential shift in the company’s approach to resale policies. Whether this change is permanent or a temporary adjustment remains unclear, leaving room for speculation and anticipation among Cybertruck buyers.
