Tesla Inc TSLA CEO Elon Musk said on Saturday that the company is working on certain improvements to the Cybertruck, which will further lower its turning radius.
What Happened: Tesla currently claims a better turning radius for the Cybertruck than most sedans. According to its manual, the vehicle has a curb-to-curb turning radius of 43.5 ft.
In comparison, the turning radius of a Ford F-150 Lightning Pro is pegged at 47.8 feet by the automotive magazine Car and Driver. This marks a difference of over four feet between the turning radius of the Cybertruck and its sole competition from rival automaker Ford Motor Co F.
Responding to a Tesla enthusiast who noted this difference on X, Musk said, “We have further improvements in the works to tighten the turning circle significantly.”
Why It Matters: Tesla started delivering its stainless steel cybertruck to customers in late November. It currently starts at $79,990 as compared to the Ford Lightning which starts at merely $49,995 for its lower-end variant. The lower-priced rear-wheel drive version of the Cybertruck, starting at $57,390, will only be available starting in 2025.
Furthermore, while the Lightning is eligible for an EV tax credit of $7,500, the Cybertruck is not. However, Tesla expects the vehicle to qualify for tax credit later in 2024.
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