Summary
- Tesla Cybertruck officially launches in Canada
- Initial deliveries in the United States in November
- Vehicle Program Manager confirmed launch in Canada in late October
- Sale price in Canada $168,740, equates to $122,282 in the US
- Still speculation on the launch in European and Asian markets; pushback in Europe due to vehicle size and weight
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Tesla officially launched its Cybertruck in Canada after initially starting deliveries in the United States last November. It took ten months for the popular all-electric pickup to become available in an additional country, with Tesla also launching it in Mexico last month. The Vehicle Program Manager confirmed that the Cybertruck would make its way to Canada in late October, and the company has now reached this timeline as the vehicle is now officially for sale in Canada.
The sale price of the Cybertruck in Canada is $168,740, which is equivalent to $122,282 in the United States. The trim available in Canada is the Cyberbeast Foundation Series, which is the first trim level of the vehicle available in any market. This particular Cybertruck also features Full Self-Driving Capability and a Light Bar. The Cybertruck is now officially available in three countries within North America, raising speculation about whether it will eventually make it to other markets outside of the continent, especially in European and Asian markets.
Despite the Cybertruck’s popularity, there has been pushback in Europe from groups like the European Transport Safety Council and the European Cyclists’ Foundation. They claim that the vehicle’s design, including its sharp edges and weight, make it a hazard for pedestrians. While Tesla has not confirmed plans to build a smaller version or revise the Cybertruck for other markets, CEO Elon Musk has hinted at the possibility of an “international version” that would be more suitable for European and Asian markets. Some European buyers have already taken the initiative to purchase units and have them shipped across the ocean.
As the debate over the suitability of the Cybertruck in European markets continues, Musk has expressed interest in the idea of creating an international version. It remains to be seen whether Tesla will make any adjustments to the Cybertruck design to make it more appealing and safe for markets outside of North America. If you have any comments, concerns, or questions, you can contact the author via email or Twitter. Tesla continues to expand the availability of its popular Cybertruck, with the vehicle now officially on sale in Canada, offering customers more options and features to choose from.
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