Tesla Cybertrucks spotted testing in New Zealand

author: FutureCar Staff    

Tesla has been conducting extensive testing of its upcoming steel-bodied Cybertruck over the past two months. Some of this testing is taking place in New Zealand, which is a popular location for winter testing.

Recent sightings suggest that the testing efforts have intensified, with up to five Cybertrucks spotted at the test site. This is a significant increase compared to previous sightings, where only two Cybertrucks with unique camouflage wraps were seen.

The pictures of these sightings were shared on Twitter by a Cybertruck enthusiast in New Zealand, known as CybertruckNZ. One of the pictures shows three Cybertrucks parked next to a shed, with the tailgate of the far-right truck labeled as "Cybr-ute".

In addition to the steel-bodied Cybertrucks, the camouflaged test units were also spotted, bringing the total count to at least five vehicles on site. All of these vehicles featured the expected triangular rear side mirrors.

Fans of the Cybertruck found the increase in the number of vehicles amusing, with one person commenting, "They've been sneaking them in."

To provide some context, the first Tesla Cybertruck with a large frunk opening was seen at the winter test site in June. This particular unit was transported to the site in a covered trailer.

Recently, new photos were shared showing the frunk of a Cybertruck being opened, revealing some of its internal components. While the exact nature of these components is unclear, it is evident that the frunk extends across a significant portion of the truck's width.

Due to the size of the Cybertruck, the other vehicles parked closer to the camera appear considerably smaller in comparison.

The winter testing for Tesla vehicles takes place at the Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds (SHPG) in the South Island of New Zealand. This testing is crucial as the truck is expected to enter production later this quarter.

With the first customer delivery event for the Cybertruck just weeks away, the large number of vehicles undergoing winter testing indicates Tesla's commitment to ensuring the truck's performance in various terrains. This serves as a vote of confidence for the hundreds of thousands of reservation holders who will be eagerly testing the vehicle in the years to come.

FutureCar Staff