Jim Cramer tried to give a synopsis of the Tesla Cybertruck on CNBC this morning, and it seemed that he got it all wrong.
Cramer has been one of the most notable names in financial television for the past two decades. However, his charismatic and abrasive personality has undoubtedly not been appealing to everyone.
In the past, Cramer has been extremely bullish on Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk.
Tesla Cybertruck VIN Decoder goes live, revealing configurations and weight
Cramer was vocally supportive of Tesla, its move to split the stock several years ago, its ideation behind batteries, and was a big believer in the stock, calling it everything from “good” to “legit.”
Additionally, Cramer was critical of J.D. Power’s review of Tesla’s quality in a survey, which pointed out defects in its builds, calling it “nonsense.”
However, it appears that Cramer has changed his mind completely regarding Tesla, and cast stones in the direction of the company’s upcoming Cybertruck.
Cramer questions whether Tesla can sell 50,000 units of the pickup, although Musk already said on last month’s Earnings Call that the Cybertruck has 1,000,000 reservations. Additionally, other pre-order trackers have estimated as many as 2,000,000.
JIM CRAMER ON ELON MUSK: “I wonder whether this man can sell even 50,000 of the 200,000 Cybertrucks” pic.twitter.com/vnnvvaH3hZ
— ALX ?? (@alx) November 2, 2023
Cramer also claims that the Cybertruck will cost “100k,” even though Tesla has not released pricing and various sketchy and speculative posts have circulated through the internet.
Tesla has two configurations of the Cybertruck approved for sale: a dual motor and a tri-motor, which were revealed in a VIN decoder.
However, these were priced at $49,990 and $69,990 four years ago when they were unveiled. Even with inflation, these trucks are not projected to cost $100,000.
What Tesla Cybertruck pricing could look like based on inflation
Cramer also claims the truck has a lesser payload capacity than a Ford Maverick, a small pickup, which rates at 1,500 lbs.
Tesla lists on its website that the Cybertruck’s payload capacity is “up to 3,500 pounds.”
Cramer spouted out various falsehoods during his appearance on CNBC today, and it is a shame that anyone watching who did not do their own research will believe that what he said was true.
The Cybertruck will be delivered for the first time on November 30 at Gigafactory Texas, and pricing will likely be confirmed at the delivery event Tesla is holding.
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SpaceX weighs Nasdaq listing as company explores early index entry: report
The company is reportedly seeking early inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 index.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is reportedly leaning toward listing its shares on the Nasdaq for a potential initial public offering (IPO) that could become the largest in history.
As per a recent report, the company is reportedly seeking early inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 index. The update was reported by Reuters, citing people familiar with the matter.
According to the publication, SpaceX is considering Nasdaq as the venue for its eventual IPO, though the New York Stock Exchange is also competing for the listing. Neither exchange has reportedly been informed of a final decision.
Reuters has previously reported that SpaceX could pursue an IPO as early as June, though the company’s plans could still change.
One of the publication’s sources also suggested that SpaceX is targeting a valuation of about $1.75 trillion for its IPO. At that level, the company would rank among the largest publicly traded firms in the United States by market capitalization.
Nasdaq has proposed a rule change that could accelerate the inclusion of newly listed megacap companies into the Nasdaq-100 index.
Under the proposed “Fast Entry” rule, a newly listed company could qualify for the index in less than a month if its market capitalization ranks among the top 40 companies already included in the Nasdaq-100.
If SpaceX is successful in achieving its target valuation of $1.75 trillion, it would become the sixth-largest company by market value in the United States, at least based on recent share prices.
Newly listed companies typically have to wait up to a year before becoming eligible for major indexes such as the Nasdaq-100 or S&P 500.
Inclusion in a major index can significantly broaden a company’s shareholder base because many institutional investors purchase shares through index-tracking funds.
According to Reuters, Nasdaq’s proposed fast-track rule is partly intended to attract highly valued private companies such as SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic to list on the exchange.
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The Boring Company’s Prufrock-2 emerges after completing new Vegas Loop tunnel
The new tunnel measures 2.28 miles, making it the company’s longest single Vegas Loop tunnel to date.
The Boring Company announced that its Prufrock-2 tunnel boring machine (TBM) has completed another Vegas Loop tunnel in Las Vegas. The company shared the update in a post on social media platform X.
According to The Boring Company’s post, the new tunnel measures 2.28 miles, making it the company’s longest single Vegas Loop tunnel to date.
The new tunnel marks the fourth tunnel constructed near Westgate Las Vegas as the Vegas Loop network continues expanding across the city.
The Boring Company also noted that the new tunnel surpassed its previous internal record of 2.26 miles for a single Vegas Loop segment.
Construction of the tunnel involved moving roughly 68,000 cubic yards of dirt. The excavation process also used about 4.8 miles of continuous conveyor belt, powered by six motors totaling 825 horsepower.
The Boring Company’s Prufrock-series all-electric tunnel boring machines are designed to support the rapid expansion of company’s underground transportation projects, including the growing Vegas Loop network. Prufrock machines are designed for reusability, thanks in no small part to their capability to be deployed and retrieved easily through their “porposing” feature.
The Vegas Loop, specifically the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Loop segment, has already been used during major events. Most recently, the LVCC Loop supported the 2026 CONEXPO-CON/AGG construction trade show, which was held from March 3-7, 2026.
As per The Boring Company, the LVCC Loop transported roughly 82,000 passengers across the convention center campus during the event’s duration.
CONEXPO-CON/AGG is one of the largest construction trade shows in North America, drawing more than 140,000 construction professionals from 128 countries this year.
The LVCC Loop forms the initial segment of the broader Vegas Loop network, which remains under active development as The Boring Company continues building new tunnels throughout the city.
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Tesla gathers Cybercab fleet in Gigafactory Texas
Images and video of the Cybercab fleet were shared by longtime Giga Texas observer Joe Tegtmeyer in posts on social media platform X.
Tesla appears to be assembling a growing number of Cybercabs at Gigafactory Texas as preparations continue for the vehicle’s mass production. Recent footage shared online has shown over 30 Cybercabs being transported by trucks or staged near testing areas at the facility.
The images and video were shared by longtime Giga Texas observer and drone operator Joe Tegtmeyer in posts on social media platform X.
Interestingly enough, Tegtmeyer noted that many of the Cybercabs being loaded onto transport trucks were still equipped with steering wheels. This suggests that the vehicles are likely testing units rather than the final driverless configuration expected for the company’s Robotaxi service.
The vehicles could potentially be headed to testing sites across the United States as Tesla prepares to expand its Robotaxi fleet.
Additional footage captured at Gigafactory Texas also showed the Cybercab’s side and rear camera washer system operating as vehicles were being loaded onto transport trucks.
The growing number of Cybercabs at Giga Texas comes amidst the company’s announcement that the first production Cybercab has been produced at the facility. Full Cybercab production is expected to begin in April.
The vehicle is expected to play a central role in Tesla’s Robotaxi ambitions as the company looks to expand autonomous ride-hailing operations beyond its early deployments using Model Y vehicles.
Tesla has also linked Cybercab production to its proposed Unboxed manufacturing process, which assembles large vehicle modules separately before integrating them. The approach is intended to reduce production costs and accelerate output.
Musk has also noted that the Cybercab’s ramp will likely begin slowly due to the number of new components and manufacturing steps involved. However, he stated that once the process matures, Cybercab production could scale quickly.