Tesla debuts its first electric pickup truck

What we know:

• The stainless steel alloy truck, Tesla's sixth model since the company's founding in 2003, looks like a "large metallic trapezoid," per CNBC.
• Inspired by: Bladerunner and The Spy Who Loved Me.
• Battery range: The truck will come in three versions with 250 miles, 300 miles and 500 miles of range.
• Price: $39,900 starting price for the 250-mile range version that tows 7,500 pounds. The mid-range Cybertruck adds on $10,000, while the top-range, "tri-motor" variant comes in at $69,900, per CNET.
• Towing capacity: Estimated 14,000 pounds.
• Payload: 3,500 pounds.
• Performance: Musk claims the Cybertruck will reach 0-60 m.p.h. in 2.9 seconds for the top-end version; 1/4 mile in 10.8 seconds
• Telsa also debuted an ATV.
• The truck has an onboard air compressor and onboard outlets.

What he's saying: “I think the Tesla side of the truck is our best product ever,” Musk said before the launch.

• The CEO of the electric car company has called the pickup “heart-stopping” and his “personal favorite” of Tesla’s vehicles.

• "When they say something's 'built tough,' that's what we mean," Musk said, jabbing at Ford's longtime slogan.

Reality check via Axios Ben Geman: Cox Automotive analyst Michelle Krebs said she is doubtful that many current pickup drivers are interested in electric models.

• Meanwhile, Ford and General Motors are both working on comparable pickup trucks, and startup Rivian introduced a battery-powered pickup earlier this year.

Our thought bubble, via Axios' Joann Muller: Tesla's truck will find an audience among high-end, tech-savvy buyers, but it's hard to imagine they'll steal many traditional truck customers from Chevy, Ford or Ram. Pickup truck owners are fiercely loyal, and productivity is their primary concern.

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