17: The Lightning Comes Out First
Ford made quick work of releasing the Lightning to the market, laying out an early 2022 release window. Meanwhile, Tesla hasn’t laid out a for sure release date for the Cybertruck. This means pickup truck buyers will already get a taste of the Lightning while the Cybertruck is still on the horizon (via Jim Ellis Ford).
With the skyrocketing cost of metal and steel, it might be difficult for Tesla to stick with the original design of the Cybertruck. It’s simply so extreme looking that it might be more of a novelty than a reality. Tesla has done an excellent job of hyping up the Cybertruck, but Ford is bringing out their new truck sooner.