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Cybertruck volume production in 2022

“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 27, 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 27, 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
late 2023
Timeline pushed to late 2023.
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 · Sep 17, 2026
Status: Delivered · Late · 0.9 years late. It happened — eventually.
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