Pakistani Engineer Builds Tesla Cybertruck Replica for the Price of Suzuki Alto
Wire desk byline Sourced from Xinhua, Dawn, Arab News, Anadolu and Minute Mirror. Translated and abridged by the GSRRA Desk.
Car enthusiasts in Pakistan continue to showcase their creativity and passion for automobiles by replicating luxury and iconic vehicles. In a recent feat of engineering, Wali Muhammad, a skilled artisan from Gujranwala, has successfully built a replica of Tesla’s renowned Cybertruck.
Crafting the Pakistani Cybertruck
Mughal Safeguard designed and constructed the replica at their Sialkot Road, Civil Lines branch. Muhammad undertook the project at the request of a client who wanted a car resembling Elon Musk’s futuristic Cybertruck.
Despite being locally produced, the replica’s design effectively captures the essence of Tesla’s original Cybertruck. From its sharp, angular structure to its futuristic vibe, the attention to detail and craftsmanship are evident. Furthermore, the entire project reportedly cost Rs. 3 million and has since been delivered to the client.
Social Media Buzz: “The Pakistani Tesla”
Soon after completing the replica, people quickly shared it on social media, affectionately dubbing it the “Pakistani Tesla.” The innovative project drew reactions ranging from admiration to humor.
One user, Saad Qaiser, posted, “Pakistan’s first locally made Cybertruck. Elon Musk, it’s time to open a manufacturing plant in Pakistan.” Similarly, another user, Khalid Mustafa, added, “Elon Musk, your Cybertruck prototype is roaming the streets of Pakistan. Local engineers have given it a desi twist. Check out this masterpiece.”
Additionally, some social media posts took a humorous tone, highlighting the ingenuity of Pakistani engineers. For instance, one comment read, “Jugaad rocked, Elon Musk shocked. The Cybertruck is now available in Pakistan for just $1,000.”
While Tesla’s original Cybertruck, designed by billionaire Elon Musk, is an electric pickup truck with stainless steel armor, flexible suspension, and armored windows, it starts at $102,000, making it prohibitively expensive for most consumers in Pakistan. In contrast, the locally crafted Cybertruck offers a much more affordable and creative alternative, bringing a touch of Tesla’s innovation to the streets of Gujranwala.
Reference Link:- https://propakistani.pk/2025/01/24/pakistani-engineer-builds-tesla-cybertruck-replica-for-just-rs-3-million/
Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…
