Overview

• A formal request posted in early August calls for two Tesla Cybertrucks and 31 other civilian EVs as live-fire targets at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
• The procurement outlines design modifications, including removal of 1,600-pound battery packs and requirements for towability rather than operational capability.
• An internal market analysis from February found no civilian model matching the Cybertruck’s angular stainless-steel exoskeleton and 48-volt electrical architecture.
• The Air Force rationale highlights that future adversaries might field similar electric vehicles, prompting training against realistic threats.
• Neither Tesla nor the Air Force has publicly commented on the procurement status or timeline.