Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and founder of SpaceX, has caused a stir on social media after reacting to a viral post claiming that Saudi Prince Turki bin Salman Al Saud had bought a new Cybertruck.
The post, which featured a photo of the prince standing beside the car and making a peace sign, was captioned “Prince Turki bin Salman, son of 🇸🇦 King Salman, has a new car @cybertruck.” Musk’s response, a simple one-word caption of “Cool,” has gone viral, garnering over 84.4 million views and countless likes and comments.
Netizens have reacted enthusiastically to the post, with some comparing the Cybertruck to a spaceship and others expressing their desire to see Superchargers opened in Saudi Arabia. The publicity surrounding the post has been hailed as a boon for Tesla, with many predicting that the Cybertruck will gain popularity in the Middle East.
Tesla’s official Twitter handle quoted Musk’s response, adding “I think Tesla Cybertruck is our best product ever.” The company’s website describes the Cybertruck as “Durable and rugged enough to go anywhere,” boasting features such as an ultra-hard stainless-steel exoskeleton, shatter-resistant glass, a huge towing capacity, and vast storage space.
The Cybertruck’s futuristic design and impressive capabilities have captured the imagination of many, and the prince’s purchase has further fueled excitement around the vehicle. It remains to be seen how the Cybertruck will perform in the challenging desert environment of Saudi Arabia, but Musk’s positive reaction to the prince’s purchase is a sign of confidence in the vehicle’s capabilities.
