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Elon Musk’s Tesla ‘Cyberpunk’ Pickup Truck concept brought to life in detailed 3D renders
Tesla’s Pickup Truck has been the subject of a cool 3D render from the digital media company TurboSquid ahead of its the vehicle’s planned unveiling event in November.
Tesla’s Cybertruck is set to be shown to the public after initially being announced at the Semi unveiling event in November 2017. Speculation regarding the appearance of the truck has been buzzing because Tesla has managed to keep the exact details of the vehicle completely under wraps.
The truck has been subjected to numerous artist renderings in the past, particularly after Elon Musk related comments about the vehicle’s design in an interview with Recode. where the Tesla CEO said it is “gonna be like a really futuristic-like cyberpunk, “Blade Runner” pickup truck.”
The rendering from TurboSquid is based on Musk’s teaser image of a pickup truck from the Tesla Semi unveiling event in 2017. TurboSquid states the rendering, available for purchase at a price of $99 on their website, can be used for anything in a virtual setting, like video games or interactive training methods. Those who purchase the rendering will be able to open the doors for a look at the truck’s interior, giving them one of the most detailed depictions of the vehicle to date.
The rendering shows room for four passengers, with the driver’s seat isolated and located in the center of the truck. It also features a row of seating in the rear of the vehicle that will seat three people comfortably. The dash features two different screens, one on each side hinting the design of the Pickup could be similar to Tesla’s Semi, a vehicle that features one centralized seat with two dash screens. Other interesting features of the truck are an elongated bed, and a single wiper blade system that is somewhat similar to the concept wipers for the Tesla Roadster.
Production of the Tesla Pickup will begin after the first builds of the Model Y in 2020. The truck is rumored to have a starting price of $49,000, between 400 and 500 miles of range, with Musk joking that the vehicle will feature a 300,000-lb towing capacity — nearly 23 times the amount of J.D. Power’s most popular pickup truck of 2019, the Ford F-150.
The Tesla Cybertruck is set to rival some of the most popular pickup trucks in the world. The truck will compete with Rivian’s R1T, another full-electric pickup that is planned to begin production sometime in late 2020. Both vehicles will change the idea that a powerful truck capable of hauling trailers and boats has to be powered by gas or diesel fuel, as the trucks will both outperform many ICE pickups in terms of towing, speed, and efficiency.
TurboSquid’s full 3D models for its Tesla Pickup Truck concept could be viewed here.
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Tesla Cybercab coming next to Giga Berlin, Optimus possibly after
“From a next major product standpoint, I think most likely is the Tesla Cybercab,” Musk said.
Tesla could add the Cybercab and Optimus humanoid robot to the production lineup at Giga Berlin, as per recent comments from CEO Elon Musk.
During a recent interview with Giga Berlin plant manager André Thierig, Musk identified the Cybercab as the most likely next major product for the German factory, with Optimus potentially following after.
“From a next major product standpoint, I think most likely is the Tesla Cybercab,” Musk said. He added that there are also “possibilities of Tesla Optimus” being produced in the facility.
Tesla has already begun production of the Cybercab in Giga Texas, with volume production expected to ramp this year. Based on Musk’s comments, it appears that if conditions align in Europe, Giga Berlin could eventually join that effort.
The CEO’s comments about Optimus coming to Gigafactory Berlin are quite unsurprising too considering that Musk has mentioned in the past that the humanoid robot will likely be Tesla’s highest volume product in the long run.
Giga Berlin will likely be able to produce mass volumes of Optimus, as the Model S and Model X lines being converted to an Optimus line in the Fremont Factory are already expected to produce 1 million units of the humanoid robot annually.
Apart from his comments about the Cybercab and Optimus, Elon Musk also confirmed that Giga Berlin has started ramping battery cell production and will continue expanding Model Y output, particularly as supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) gains regulatory approvals in Europe.
Taken together, the remarks suggest Berlin’s role could evolve beyond vehicle assembly into a broader multi-product manufacturing hub, not just a regional Model Y plant.
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Tesla Powerwall distribution expands in Australia
Inventory is expected to arrive in late February and official sales are expected to start mid-March 2026.
Supply Partners Group has secured a distribution agreement for the Tesla Powerwall in Australia, with inventory expected to arrive in late February and official sales beginning in mid-March 2026.
Under the new agreement, Supply Partners will distribute Tesla Powerwall units and related accessories across its national footprint, as noted in an ecogeneration report. The company said the addition strengthens its position as a distributor focused on premium, established brands.
“We are proud to officially welcome Tesla Powerwall into the Supply Partners portfolio,” Lliam Ricketts, Co-Founder and Director of Innovation at Supply Partners Group, stated.
“Tesla sets a high bar, and we’ve worked hard to earn the opportunity to represent a brand that customers actively ask for. This partnership reflects the strength of our logistics, technical services and customer experience, and it’s a win for installers who want premium options they can trust.”
Supply Partners noted that initial Tesla Powerwall stock will be warehoused locally before full commercial rollout in March. The distributor stated that the timing aligns with renewed growth momentum for the Powerwall, supported by competitive installer pricing, consumer rebates, and continued product and software updates.
“Powerwall is already a category-defining product, and what’s ahead makes it even more compelling,” Ricketts stated. “As pricing sharpens and capability expands, we see a clear runway for installers to confidently spec Powerwall for premium residential installs, backed by Supply Partners’ national distribution footprint and service model.”
Supply Partners noted that a joint go-to-market launch is planned, including Tesla-led training for its sales and technical teams to support installers during the home battery system’s domestic rollout.
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Tesla Giga Berlin growth could stall if not “free from external influences”: Elon Musk
The comments were delivered in a pre-recorded video discussion.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reportedly warned that future expansion of Gigafactory Berlin could be jeopardized if the site does not remain “free from external influences.”
Musk’s comments were delivered in a pre-recorded video discussion with employees and came at a sensitive moment for the facility, where union representation has been a recurring issue.
According to reports from Handelsblatt and Der Spiegel, citing participants at the event, Musk suggested that if Giga Berlin is no longer “free from external influences,” further expansion would become unlikely. He did not, however, hint that the plant would shut down.
While Musk did not name IG Metall directly, his remarks were widely interpreted as referencing the union, which is currently the largest faction on the works council but does not hold a majority, as noted in an electrive report.
The video conversation was conducted between Musk in Austin and Grünheide plant manager André Thierig, then played back to the workforce in Germany. Works council elections are scheduled for early March, heightening the tension between management and organized labor.
The CEO has previously voiced concerns that stronger union influence could limit Tesla’s operational flexibility and long-term strategy in Germany.
Despite the warning on expansion, Musk praised the Giga Berlin site during the same address, describing it as one of the most advanced factories worldwide and highlighting its cleanliness and team culture.
The discussion also reportedly touched on battery cell production. According to attendees cited in German media, Musk indicated that Tesla has begun ramping cell production at the site. That would mark a notable shift from earlier expectations that large-scale cell manufacturing in Brandenburg would not begin until 2027.
Tesla Cybercab coming next to Giga Berlin, Optimus possibly after
Tesla Powerwall distribution expands in Australia
