Tesla Collects 250,000 Cybertruck Pre-Orders Despite Bizarre Debut
Elon Musk indicates Tesla receives 250,000 pre-orders for its futuristic Cybertruck, though these reservations only require a $100 fee. The unconventional pickup faces mixed reactions following a botched unveiling event where its windows shatter during a demonstration.
Elon Musk reveals that Tesla collects 250,000 pre-orders for its Blade Runner-inspired Cybertruck just days after the vehicle's debut in Los Angeles. The billionaire executive shares this milestone on Twitter, showing rapid growth from the 200,000 reservations he boasts about just a few days prior.
Despite the impressive number, these pre-orders do not function as traditional vehicle deposits. Prospective customers only pay a $100 fee to reserve the stainless steel pickup, which carries a starting price of $39,900, meaning the actual sales conversion rate remains uncertain.
The truck's promotional event suffers an embarrassing setback when an executive throws a metal ball at the vehicle's armored windows and causes them to shatter. However, Musk continues to generate buzz by sharing a video of the Cybertruck outperforming a Ford F-150 in a tug-of-war, proving the vehicle still captures massive public attention.