Tesla's much-awaited Cybertruck is taking on the rugged terrains of New Zealand for what appears to be its final winter testing as it nears its long-delayed production.
A new photo of the all-electric pickup truck being unloaded from a cargo plane appeared online.
Tesla Cybertruck EV in New Zealand
According to Electrek, the Tesla Cybertruck has arrived in New Zealand, triggering speculation that the Elon Musk-owned automaker sent the vehicle there for final winter testing.
The electric pickup truck faced several delays, and is still being determined when it will go on sale. However, the sighting in New Zealand suggests that the Tesla Cybertruck development is making remarkable progress.
As of writing, Electrek pointed out that the long-delayed Cybertruck boasts roughly 1.5 million reservation holders. And these folks eagerly awaited when Tesla finally plans to ship the electric pickup.
The Tesla Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Musk recently revealed that they plan to kick off the deliveries of the much-awaited oddly shaped truck "around the end" of the year's third quarter. Early customers could likely get their hands on it before the end of September.
The big boss of the most valuable automaker in the world introduced Cybertruck in November 2019, teasing a production start by late 2021. However, multiple delays have pushed back its production. So until now, the trapezoid-shaped truck has yet to hit the roads.
But this time, a photo of the Tesla Cybertruck prototype saw the light of day at a New Zealand airport after being unloaded from a cargo aircraft. Despite being concealed by a gray car cover, the distinct shape and stance of the electric truck make it easy to recognize. The image was posted on the Cybertruck Owners Club.
Electrek notes that the Musk-owned EV maker usually performs winter testing in Alaska. However, with the summer hitting the Northern Hemisphere, the Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds in New Zealand enter the picture.
Cybertruck Leaked Documents Reveal Reason for Long Delays
As per a report by The Verge, recently leaked documents spilled the beans on why the Cybertruck is taking so long to hit production.
It turns out that the Cybertuck "alpha" version in January 2022 grappled with what appears to be some performance issues. It includes various janky components, such as its body, suspension, and braking, according to The Wired's documents.
For its braking, the prototype version allegedly faced issues when turning and "inconsistent stops," among others. On top of that, it also encountered problems with its sealing.
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