Tesla Cybertruck Hard to Mass Produce

Now Tesla must contend with scaling production, something that has historically proven difficult for the electric carmaker. And the Cybertruck’s unique design introduces a plethora of new challenges. Chief among them is its use of stainless steel.

“Stainless steel is tough to tool for. It’s tough to work with. And this is in some ways a really giant experiment” says John Voelcker, Contributing Editor for Car and Driver Magazine.

Tesla’s VP of Vehicle Engineering, Lars Moravy, revealed in an interview with Top Gear that Telsa had to invent a manufacturing process called “air bending” which shapes the steel with high air pressure without actually touching the surface. The thickness of the steel and the flat, angular design also contribute to the challenges, especially with regard to mass production.

TSLA shares hiked $6.01, or 2.5%, to $245.30.