Tesla Is Testing and Calibrating Cybertruck's Production Line, Castings Show

Listen to what Joe told me and after I quote him, I will tell you the real significance of these images and what Tesla may be very likely doing with the Cybertruck. This is going to be very revealing. But before we dive in, remember that in late 2022 we saw the first casting of the Cybertruck here.

First, Joe posted this tweet about those mysterious castings at Tesla Giga Texas.

Another coupe of closer images of the interesting castings on the north end of Giga Texas this morning ... what do you think? pic.twitter.com/c7Uws3qgsG— Joe Tegtmeyer (@JoeTegtmeyer) June 2, 2023

After I saw the tweet I asked Joe about them and got a very detailed reply from him.

So Joe told me that "Rear casting tests for the Cybertruck are shown in these images. These castings are in their bare form and haven't undergone the removal of excess flashing. These tests are likely among the initial casting trials conducted at the 9K Giga Texas facility. It's speculative, but this could indicate that testing and calibration of production line machinery and related equipment are currently underway. Taking into account the timeline for Model Y production line setup at Giga Texas, it is assumed that production line testing and calibration commenced in mid-May."

Tegtmeyer also told Torque News that "The first complete assembly test of Cybertrucks will probably occur in July or August, initially on a small scale with a limited number of vehicles. Some of these test units may be sent for NHTSA crash testing during this timeframe. It is important to note that similar testing might already be in progress for Cybertrucks produced at the Fremont pilot line, but it may be necessary to conduct tests specifically for the Giga Texas-produced versions as well. Following these steps, final preparations will be made to start delivering sellable Cybertrucks sometime between September and October. If these assumptions hold true, Tesla should be able to meet the delivery event they mentioned, which is expected to take place in the fourth quarter of this year."

Now the significance of what Joe told me regarding the Cybertruck lies in the information shared about the progress and potential timeline for its production at the Tesla Giga Texas facility. Some key points include:

Rear casting tests: The images shared depict the rear castings of the Cybertruck, which are undergoing testing and evaluation. This indicates that Tesla is actively working on the production of the vehicle.

Testing and calibration: The mention of testing and calibration suggests that Tesla is fine-tuning the production line machinery and related equipment at Giga Texas. This is an important step to ensure efficient and high-quality manufacturing.

Production timeline assumptions: Based on the timeline of Model Y production at Giga Texas, the author assumes that production line testing and calibration began in mid-May. They speculate that the first test assembly of Cybertrucks may occur in July or August, with preparations for sellable units to be completed between September and October.

Delivery event and Q4 target: Tesla has mentioned a delivery event for the Cybertruck in the fourth quarter of the year. What Joe told me suggests that if the assumptions and timeline are accurate, Tesla should be on track to meet this target.

Armen Hareyan is the founder and the Editor in Chief of Torque News. He founded TorqueNews.com in 2010, which since then has been publishing expert news and analysis about the automotive industry. He can be reached at Torque News Twitter, Facebok, Linkedin and Youtube.