Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, has set single-digit micron tolerance as the standard for the Cybertrucks production, describing the precision of LEGO and soda cans as examples.
Musk's email to Tesla employees emphasised that the Cybertrucks design, featuring straight edges and bright metal, exacerbates dimensional differences. To achieve the desired fit and finish, every part of the vehicle, including or from suppliers, should have a sub--10 micron accuracy.
If LEGO and soda cans can do this, so can we a part of the email read.
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The communication of Musk was leaked following his test drive of a production candidate Cybertruck at Tesla's Gigafactory in Texas.
Despite criticism of the fit and finish of Tesla's products, it is widely accepted that the company has made significant improvements, with newer models such as the Model Y receiving positive reviews.
Tesla will begin official Cybertruck production in the upcoming weeks, aiming for a delivery event by the end of the quarter.