The mass production of Tesla's Cybertruck is challenging.

In November 2019, Tesla unveiled its vision for an electric truck, which left the world stunned. The Cybertruck, with its unique design and custom stainless steel alloy, was both captivating and divisive. Originally planned for a 2021 release, the company faced challenges in bringing the truck to market. Despite Musk's repeated emphasis on the difficulty of building it, the Cybertruck is finally here, with the first deliveries taking place at the end of November.

The electric carmaker Tesla faces the challenge of scaling production, as it has historically struggled with this task. Additionally, the Cybertruck's distinctive design presents new difficulties, particularly with its use of stainless steel.

John Voelcker, Contributing Editor for Car and Driver Magazine, states that stainless steel is difficult to work with and tool for, making it a challenging material to work with in some ways.

In an interview with Top Gear, Tesla's VP of Vehicle Engineering, Lars Moravy, disclosed that the company had to develop a new manufacturing process called "air bending" to shape steel with high air pressure without physically touching the surface. The thickness of the steel and the flat, angular design pose significant challenges, particularly in mass production.

According to Mike Ramsey, VP Team Manager for Automotive and Transportation at Gartner, when you cut stainless steel, any mistakes become apparent, especially on a flat surface, making it challenging to conceal errors.

In August, Elon Musk communicated to Tesla staff that the Cybertruck's bright metal body with mostly straight edges makes any dimensional variations stand out, and he emphasized the importance of all vehicle parts being designed and constructed to a precision of less than 10 microns.

During the third quarter earnings call, Musk stated that there will be significant challenges in achieving high sales for the Cybertruck and it may take over a year before it becomes a substantial contributor to positive cash flow.

The Cybertruck is difficult to produce due to various challenges, and Tesla faces obstacles as it tries to increase production.