The buzz surrounding Tesla’s Cybertruck expansion has reached new heights with rumors circulating about its arrival in China—not for sale, but as an eye-catching store display.
This speculation has been fueled by discussions within a dedicated Cybertruck chat group, which includes nearly 500 members, all holding preorders for the futuristic vehicle, with many eager to witness the Cybertruck in person, according to @ray4tesla.
According to @ray4tesla, the likelihood of the Cybertruck being showcased in China is high, drawing parallels to Tesla’s previous display of Optimus robot. The Cybertruck has garnered notable recognition in the new energy vehicles (NEVs) circle and is expected to become an instant sensation on Chinese social media upon its showcase. Contrary to some Western opinions, it seems the Cybertruck’s unique design rarely draws negative attention among Chinese enthusiasts, says Ray.
So when will Tesla launch the Cybertruck in China? Tesla CEO Elon Musk weighed in on the discussion, acknowledging the challenges of making the Cybertruck road legal in China. However, he expressed openness to the idea of shipping prototypes to the country for display purposes. This move could generate significant interest and conversation about Tesla’s innovative design and technology among Chinese consumers.
Getting Cybertruck road legal in China would be very difficult, but we could ship some prototypes over for display
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 14, 2024
‘Getting Cybertruck road legal in China would be very difficult, but we could ship some prototypes over for display,” said Musk on Saturday night.
A flurry of replies to Musk’s update on Cybertruck in China resulted in many asking when the truck would land in Canada, Europe, Asia and more.
As for future Cybertruck improvements, Musk replied to @SawyerMerritt to say there are plans to “tighten the turning circle significantly.”
We have further improvements in the works to tighten the turning circle significantly
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 14, 2024
For now, early Cybertruck reservations being fulfilled and expanded beyond employees, with some deliveries slated to take place on Sunday.
