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The Tesla Cybertruck has a unique futuristic design, leaving us with no doubt the interior of this electric pickup will be just as stunning.

Tesla has been one of the biggest names on the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing scene since its inception in 2003. With widely known CEO Elon Musk at the helm, the company has made a name for itself at the forefront of innovation and for creating high-end and high-quality luxury EVs.

Announced in 2019 as a light-duty EV pickup, Tesla has teased production of the Cybertruck a few times, however, customers who pre-ordered the pickup have yet to take delivery. Some rivals have beaten Tesla at its own electric pickup game, including Rivian with the R1T, Ford with the F-150 Lightning, and GMC with the Hummer EV, all of which are popular additions to the EV market. Both Rivian and GMC managed to get their EVs out to customers in 2021 with Ford delivering the F-150 Lightning to customers this year.

Like the Tesla Cybertruck, the Rivian R1T is an electric pickup with a futuristic vibe to it. The F-150 Lightning, however, stays true to America's favorite pickup truck with its appearance. The body shape and cabin remain similar to the gas version of the F-150, and the gas-powered V6 and V8 engines get swapped out for electric motors and battery packs. Amazingly, although GMC discontinued making the gas version of the Hummer, the brand made a return with an all-electric pickup truck and SUV. The Hummer EV has some cool features, in particular the removable roof panels.

These three EV pickups are sure to give the Cybertruck a run for its money. Updates and upgrades to the highly anticipated pickup, however, have suggested that it will be worth the wait.

Let's find out what makes the interior of the Tesla Cybertruck so special and how it will beat its rivals.

Updated on October 12, 2022: We have updated this article to reflect the updates regarding the Tesla Cybertruck since the last publication.

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While the exterior of the Cybertruck is futuristic and durable, the interior is unlikely to disappoint. It is rife with luxury materials and technology that might just help buyers forget how long they waited for it, and is sure to impress anyone considering future purchases of the EV.

Tesla’s goal for the Cybertruck is in line with their company’s overarching goals — to provide sustainable substitutions for the burning of fossil fuels in the vehicle world. The world was suitably stunned by the reveal of the Cybertruck, as its futuristic appearance was not in line with anything already on the market, giving the Cybertruck a unique feel that has grown on consumers.

CEO Elon Musk had conceptualized and shared the idea of a truck that compared to the Ford F-250 with load-compensating suspension back in 2012. Based on that early concept, Tesla continued to design the Cybertruck over the next several years and hinted at the vehicle in November 2017 with an image of a “pickup truck that can carry a pickup truck” at the reveal of the Tesla Roadster.

Since its reveal, the Cybertruck now has the Hummer EV to contend with, which does share futuristic characteristics in its appearance. With the delay of the Cybertruck's release, it may be fair to say that development will have moved on, bringing superior features to help fight off the competition.

Announced late in 2019 following a teaser in March showed the vehicle in a “cyberpunk” style, with production on the dual-motor and tri-motor all-wheel drive models meant to begin late in 2021, followed by the rear-wheel drive iteration in late 2022. Production was pushed back and now is estimated to begin sometime early in 2023.

The Tesla Cybertruck has had three different models announced, with battery range estimates ranging from 250 to 500 miles and estimated accelerations from 0-62 mph in somewhere between 2.9 and 6.5 seconds. The truck’s rear-wheel drive model will start with an MSRP of $39,900. And according to electrek, there will be two all-wheel drive models available at $49,900 and $69,900.

The Cybertruck comes with features such as self-leveling suspension, onboard power inverters, an air compressor, an exterior made of 30x cold-rolled stainless sheet metal, and Tesla armor glass. The bed of the truck is a standard size (6.5 feet in length) with sloped walls and comes with a motorized roller cover. Furthermore, there is an option for a solar panel roof that would add a minimum of fifteen miles of range per day.

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Although the interior of the Cybertruck is unique and continues the futuristic design of the exterior, it has changed since the images were last released. While we don't have up-to-date images, the YouTube channel Tesla Daily gives us a sneak peek at the latest images. Gone is the faux marble dashboard, replaced with an unknown black material. A minor change is the center console, which has had a slight update, and the windshield is similar to that on the Model X and extends quite far. Whether you love it or hate it, though, one thing is certain – you will immediately form an opinion.

Designed by a team led by Franz von Holzhausen, the interior and is spacious. The overall exterior design of the truck allows for ample room in the cabin, allowing for plenty of leg space for both the driver and all five potential passengers. The seats are leather and provide support and comfort despite their angular appearance.

Although the prototype displayed a half steering wheel, it is highly unlikely that the final production model will attempt to include it. It is illegal in many states and many speculate that it was for design purposes only, as an accent to the futuristic image Tesla sought to project for the truck, and was never planned to be on the final model.

The command center of the truck is in a 17-inch display control panel. Design inspiration has been subtly taken from the Model S and Model X, and there is now the addition of a second screen. The interface is easily navigable, responsive, and able to display all relevant information about the truck as well as act as the control for environmental adjustments, lighting, trip navigation, and entertainment systems. It is the only item on the dashboard, as there are no accents or additional design elements.

With extra storage beneath the back row of seats, the truck offers about 100 cubic feet of additional space. This will be helpful for those taking advantage of some of the many features, extensions, and add-ons offered for the truck that include things like a snap-on bed tent, towing package capable of pulling up to 14,000 lbs, and others that make road trips and camping treks much more comfortable.

Despite the somewhat bare and minimalist appearance of the interior of the Tesla Cybertruck as compared to other pickups, it is spacious, comfortable, and rife with technology that improves the experience of driving and riding in the vehicle. Able to fit six adults and all your camping supplies comfortably, the Cybertruck interior is unique, spacious and will leave consumers speechless.

Nikia Hunt inherited her love of cars from her dad as she grew up watching him work in his garage on everything from classics to diesel trucks. Currently a huge fan of American muscle and off-road-ready vehicles and with an acute interest in the future in EVs, Nikia splits her time between writing for HotCars and teaching high school language arts. Nikia has many contributive works in several creative writing publications and holds a Master's degree in English with emphasis in Creative Writing from the University of Nebraska at Kearney.