, the model could be a part of Tesla's beta program that is closer to the production version, the first batches of which are scheduled to ship out in the summer.was seen featuring such mirrors, which replaces the off-the-shelf mirrors in the previous iterations spotted. The redesign can be attributed to the truck getting closer to production, as US laws require a vehicle to feature rear-view mirrors as part of standard equipment.
A retractable flatbed cover was also seen for the first time in the latest iteration of the Cybertruck, signaling the model getting closer to full-scale production. Elon Musk tweeted on February 1 regarding how he was satisfied with the beta version of the truck. "I was just reviewing the production beta Cybertruck. It is incredible."The truck, which was unveiled in 2019, had its initial launch date scheduled for 2021. Tesla missed multiple launch timelines in the last four years, and it finally confirmed recently that its Cybertruck will finally start rolling out of its Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, starting this summer.
It is widely believed that the delay in launching the truck can be attributed to Tesla's inability to develop its new 4680-cell battery pack in time, which is crucial to provide the Cybertruck with a 610-mile range. The higher variant of the truck promises a zero to 60 mph sprint in just 2.9 seconds while having a top speed of 130 mph . Tesla is expected to price the truck at a starting cost of $40,000.