Unreleased Tesla 'Cybertruck' Listed at US Auction

"First Opportunity to Own"
Actual Delivery Time Uncertain

One of the initial production models of Tesla's upcoming electric pickup truck, the 'Cybertruck,' will be auctioned.

According to Bloomberg and electric vehicle specialist media TeslaRati on the 4th (local time), the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles (LA), California, plans to auction rare cars including one Cybertruck at the 'Gala' event on the 7th.

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, showcasing the test drive of the Cybertruck. [Image source=Elon Musk X]

The museum recently emailed event attendees, describing it as "the opportunity to be the first to own a Tesla Cybertruck" and introducing it as "an early production Cybertruck."

Bloomberg reported that the museum intends to purchase the Cybertruck from Tesla for this auction, but it is unclear when the museum will actually receive the vehicle. In other words, it does not appear that the auction will be conducted by displaying the actual vehicle.

Previously, in November 2019, Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled the Cybertruck prototype and stated that production would begin within two years. However, Tesla repeatedly postponed the schedule and only announced via social media in July that production had started at the Texas factory.

At the Cybertruck unveiling demonstration, Musk claimed the windows were "bulletproof." However, when a metal ball was thrown, the window cracked with a "crack." At the time, Musk said, "The glass is not completely shattered," but the cracked window reportedly caused delays in the production schedule.

Meanwhile, the Cybertruck attracted significant attention with its design that looks like something out of a science fiction movie. However, while Tesla delayed its launch, competitors quickly introduced electric pickup trucks to the market. When Tesla releases the Cybertruck, it is expected to compete with Ford's F-150 Lightning, General Motors (GM)'s GMC Hummer EV, and Rivian's R1T.

The initial starting price for the Cybertruck proposed by Tesla in 2019 was $39,900 (approximately 53.85 million KRW), but the final price has not been confirmed.

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