Tesla Cybertruck is now estimated to become the No. 1 best-selling electric pick-up truck in the US as sales records continue to grow, according to a new analysis from Electrek.
Tesla's Cybertruck is currently projected to drive past its predecessors like the Ford F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T in new registrations as soon as the third quarter of the year.
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This is despite Tesla issuing several recalls for the Cybertruck and the growing dissatisfaction with the automaker's CEO, Elon Musk.
Electrek did not provide an actual estimated number due to "the lack of transparency in Tesla's sale disclosure" but noted Tesla speeding up production for its Cybertruck as a sign of the growing demand.
Earlier records have already put the angular behemoth at the second best-selling electric pick-up in March.
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Tesla Cybertruck Sales Effect Will Not be Felt Until 2025
Although several reports have already indicated growing sales for the Cybertruck, Tesla and its CEO claimed that its impact on the company's revenue is expected not to be felt until 2025.
Musk even said that the company's current production is below its earlier targets amid several production delays and distributions.
It did not help that Tesla had to recall its Cybertrucks several times due to manufacturing issues and an ongoing lawsuit over its self-driving system.
Tesla Ramps Up Cybertruck Production
Since late April, the Austin-based carmaker has been increasing production for its premium Cybertrucks by over 50% as it tries to reach its goal for 2025.
It is estimated that Tesla is manufacturing at least 1,000 Cybertrucks each week, delivering its angular behemoths from its Texas gigafactory to its global stores.
The ramp-up is expected to be part of the company trying to bounce back revenues after its overall EV sales slowed down since late 2023.
The company even has to resort to "hardcore" layoffs across its global divisions and production executives, while Musk tries to recover his $56 billion pay package.
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