Exclusive: Tesla delays initial production of Cybertruck to early 2023 -source


FILE PHOTO The logo of car manufacturer Tesla is seen at a dealership in London Britain May 14 2021. REUTERSMatthew ChildsFile Photo

FILE PHOTO: The logo of car manufacturer Tesla is seen at a dealership in London, Britain, May 14, 2021. REUTERS/Matthew Childs/File Photo

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Tesla Inc aims to start initial production of its much-anticipated Cybertruck by the end of the first quarter of 2023, pushing back its plan to begin production late this year, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.

The person said the delay comes as Tesla is changing features and functions of the electric pickup to make a compelling product as competition heats up in the segment.

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