Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, is a visionary, and we can boldly say that Tesla is the beacon of innovation in modern technology. Looking at the extraordinary impact made by Tesla, we can confidently boast of Tesla's achievements.
From breaking ground of innovative ideas to eco-friendly products, cost-friendly products, and a capacity to providie more tility than any other field-based automobiles with their incredible futuristic design, which looks like it evolved from a sci-fi world.
Tesla has been making its peculiar products distinguishing it from already standing auto-giants. And our focus today is a concept Tesla vehicle, the Model P, a vision of what would eventually be the Cybertruck, when enthusiasts were merely speculating as to what Tesla's electric truck would look like.
What Inspired The Tesla Model P?
In 2012 and 2013, Elon Musk shared the desire to build a truck with load compensating suspension, similar to that of a Ford F-250. In early 2014, Musk predicted it would be four to five years before work could start on the product. Then, in November 2017, when the Tesla Semi and Tesla Roadster were unveiled, a picture of a "pick up truck that can carry a pickup truck" was displayed. In late 2018, Elon Musk expected a prototype to be ready to show in 2019. By mid-2019, the vehicle's towing capacity was mentioned to reach or exceed that of a Ford F-150.
After a very worthy breakthrough of the Tesla Sedan and SUV models S,3, X, and Y, with its exciting specifications and beautiful design, the model P design was expected to offer a Tesla signature in a truck. It was anticipated for its design and capability.
Many people on the internet and technology observers tried to predict the pickup truck's design. Many internationally renowned auto designers attempted to render a unique design of the truck different from that of existing ones. Creating a concept is much more than making a unique statement with fantastic artistry. It also involves careful reflection of experience and how the inner assembly, battery pack, and interior would fit faultlessly as would be needed to optimize strength and adaptability.
To say that the Tesla pickup truck was highly anticipated is a massive understatement ever. When Elon Musk first discussed that Tesla would build a truck, the long wait for the grand reveal began.
Emre Husmen Concept Of Tesla Model P Truck
Among many renderings, the Tesla model P truck, introduced by a Turkish professional automobile designer named Emre Husmen, caught attention for its futuristic looks and the infusion of the structure's resilience. Like everyone else, Husmen, the Istanbul-based designer, grew weary of waiting for the Tesla truck. He went ahead to design his rendition of how the truck may turn out to be.
The model P designed by Emre proposed a single piece body design without a backpack usually designed for trucks. He mentioned that the look of his model was inspired by the signature design language of the Tesla Roadster, which is still in the pipeline.
The single body design allows the body to be rigid to support the battery pack accessories beneath and the interior space. The rigidity of the body was complemented with independent and robust suspension, which ensures that the vehicle can withstand rough track and maximize performance.
Its exterior aerodynamic design complements the goal of achieving high speed in no time. Though its aerodynamic properties don't scream electric vehicle, maybe that's fine, considering that it's a truck and not designed to edge extreme distances between charges.
A Very Different Truck Was Actually Unveiled
The Cybertruck was unveiled in November 2019. While Emre's design was good, the Cybertruck looks nothing like the model P. The Cybertruck fulfills the criteria of having a sci-fi look though many condemned it for looking like a child's drawing; polygonal, pointy, clipped, and cropped design inspired by cyberpunk. Many people joked that its unveiling was reminscient of Homer's car from The Simpsons.
The Cybertruck design meets all the requirements and functions with resilience like the model P Emre rendered. It also has a single body construction, which is termed an exoskeleton by Tesla. The model was great, and even though the Cybertruck doesn't look like it, some features were functional.
According to Musk, the design of the Cybertruck was inspired by the Blade Runner and the Lotus E-spirit driven by James Bond in a movie that doubled as a submarine.
The Cybertruck makes use of its exoskeleton like most passenger cars rather than the body-on-frame construction peculiar to trucks because the standard vehicle frame would conflict with the under-floor battery pack. The dimension of the wheelbase is 149.9 inches. The length,width and height are 231.7 in, 79.8 in, and 75 in respectively.
The Cybertruck, Tesla's all-new electric pickup truck, can withstand a sledgehammer to the door without having a dent. It is an all-electric, battery-powered, and light-duty truck. Three models have been announced with an estimated EPA range of 250-500 miles and an estimated 0-62 MPH time of 2.9 to 6.5 seconds, depending on the model.
Providing a sustainable energy substitute for the roughly 6,500 fossil-fuel-powered trucks sold per day in the United States is the stated goal of Tesla in developing the Cybertruck. Despite its strange looks, many are growing to like, if not love this electric vehicle.