The Tesla Cybertruck has never been an ordinary car. Although it hasn’t been a sales darling, since its unveiling in 2019, this electric pickup with its improbable silhouette has lived between fascination and rejection. It is now back in the spotlight for something hard to imagine: a children’s book written to defend it, available on Amazon for about 13 euros.
The book is titled ‘The Ugly Truckling: The Story of My Cybertruck’, as the title plays on ‘The Ugly Duckling’, the original English name of ‘El patito feo’. By replacing duckling (duckling) with truckling, a term coined from truck, it aims to present the Cybertruck as an misunderstood vehicle that receives criticism solely for being different.
A Cybertruck Turned into a Morality Tale
The tale presents the Cybertruck as an extraordinary vehicle, capable of facing situations where others fail. In one of the most discussed pages, during a flood, the text states that “cars couldn’t move, everyone was stuck” while the Cybertruck manages to advance.
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Nolan Kessler
I focus on performance-driven cars, emerging technologies, and the business forces shaping the automotive industry. My work aims to deliver clear, relevant insights without unnecessary noise, with a strong attention to detail and accuracy. I follow the evolution of mobility daily, with a particular interest in what defines the next generation of driving.
