Unveiling Event
The Cybertruck unveiled at Gracie Mansion, San Francisco
Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck at a dramatic event at Gracie Mansion in San Francisco. The vehicle’s angular, stainless steel design shocked the audience and immediately became a cultural phenomenon.
Key announcements:
- Three trims: Rear-Wheel Drive (250+ mi range, $39,900), All-Wheel Drive (300+ mi range, $49,900), and a high-performance variant (500+ mi range, $69,900)
- 0-60 mph under 2.9 seconds for the top variant
- Towing capacity up to 14,000 lbs
- Stainless steel exoskeleton — ‘bulletproof’ ultra-hard 30X cold-rolled stainless steel
- Bed with lockable storage and 120V power outlet
The Window Shatter: During the demonstration, Elon Musk attempted to show the ‘bulletproof’ glass by dropping metal spheres onto the windshield. The glass shattered dramatically, becoming one of the most viral moments in automotive history.
Pre-orders opened immediately after the event.
Sources: Tesla, The Verge, Car and Driver