Delivered · LateCybertruck production late 2021
“The company anticipates that production of the lower-priced Cybertrucks should begin in late 2021 with the …”
goalposts: 2021 → 2022 → late 2022 → 2023 · moved 3×
“If we get lucky, we'll be able to do a few deliveries toward the end of this year, but I expect volume production to be in 2022.”
— Elon Musk · Jan 1, 2021 · Tesla Q4 2020 Earnings Call Transcript (Motley Fool) ↗
What actually happened
On the Q4 2020 call (Jan 27 2021) Musk said he expected Cybertruck volume production in 2022. No Cybertrucks were produced in 2022; first deliveries came Nov 30 2023, with volume ramping afterward. Cybertruck first deliveries Nov 30 2023 (Electrek) ↗
The Progression
Jan 1, 2021
The promise: “If we get lucky, we'll be able to do a few deliveries toward the end of this year, but I expect volume production to be in 2022.” · Tesla Q4 2020 Earnings Call Transcript (Motley Fool) ↗
2023
Timeline pushed to 2023.
Goalpost #1
Goalpost #1
late 2023
Timeline pushed to late 2023.
Goalpost #2
Goalpost #2
Nov 30, 2023
Delivered · Late — 0.9 years late. On the Q4 2020 call (Jan 27 2021) Musk said he expected Cybertruck volume production in 2022. No Cybertrucks were produced in 2022; first deliveries came Nov 30 2023, with volume ramping afterward. Cybertruck first deliveries Nov 30 2023 (Electrek) ↗
Today · Jun 18, 2026
Status: Delivered · Late · 0.9 years late. It happened — eventually.
Cybertruck volume production 2022 was unveiled in November 2019 with a futuristic, alien-like design that garnered over one million reservations despite mixed reviews. Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, stated in a January earnings call, "If we get lucky we'll be able to do a few deliveries toward the end of this year but I expect volume production to be in 2022," highlighting the anticipated timeline for all-electric pickup truck production. Millions of reservation holders are eagerly waiting for deliveries, as this milestone could significantly impact Tesla's market position in the competitive electric vehicle sector. This follows Tesla's pattern of ambitious predictions for innovative products like the Cybertruck.
Receipts
LAST CHECKED 2026-06-17- [TRANSCRIPT] Tesla Q4 2020 Earnings Call Transcript (Motley Fool)
- [REPORT] newsweek.com
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