Tesla announces Cybertruck unveiling event ticket lottery

28 October 2023

Tesla, the pioneer in electric vehicles, has taken a unique route to mark the unveiling of its much-awaited Cybertruck. In an unexpected move, the company has decided to host a lottery system for its shareholders to be a part of the grand Cybertruck delivery event. But, here's the catch – not every Tom, Dick, or Harry can grab a ticket. You need to be a shareholder. And not just any shareholder, but one who held shares as of September 30th.

The Cybertruck, a polarizing marvel of modern automobile engineering, was initially promised to hit the roads by the end of the third quarter. However, like a few of Tesla's past timelines, this one was also a bit optimistic. The deadline drifted past us at the beginning of October. Yet, Tesla fans had something to cheer about when the company declared during its third-quarter results that the Cybertruck's grand debut would take place on November 30th.

Now, you might wonder, why a lottery? Tesla's official statement is that this system is in place "to maximize fairness." Well, let's be honest here, if you've followed Tesla's past events, you'd know they've always had a flair for the dramatic. So, while this lottery system does add an element of surprise, we wouldn't be shocked if certain VIPs and influencers got the golden ticket through other avenues. Remember those referral credits? While they aren't valid for this particular redemption, it's just one example of the many ways Tesla has rewarded its community in the past.

If you're a shareholder and are itching to get a piece of this action, here's what you need to do. Head over to the newly launched Cybertruck delivery event website (link at the bottom). While the site is pretty minimalistic in terms of details, it does give you a clear path to toss your hat in the ring for the lottery. The event is set to take place at Tesla's Gigafactory located at 1 Tesla Road, tucked away in the southeast corner of Austin, Texas. As for the number of shareholders that can attend, Tesla's playing coy, not revealing the exact number.

Verifying your shareholder status isn't a Herculean task either. Simply log into your Tesla account. Once you're in, you can either verify your status instantly with Say, a platform Tesla collaborates with for its conference calls, or you can go old school with manual verification. For the latter, you'd need to provide a statement from your broker. Ensure this statement has your name, the shares you hold, and is dated September 30th, 2023. And don't fret about privacy – you can hide personal details like your account number and address.

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