By Deji Osas
Tesla’s newly unveiled Master Plan Part 4 may not have offered much in terms of new strategies, but it did quietly drop an unexpected surprise: a glimpse of two never-before-seen Cybertruck-inspired designs.
The teaser appeared for just a split second in a video posted to X on Monday. In one scene, a clay model of the upcoming Tesla “Cybercab” was shown, and eagle-eyed viewers spotted a shelf in the background lined with four miniature Tesla vehicle designs. Among them were two intriguing models that looked distinctly different from the Cybertruck.
The first appears to be an SUV variant, sporting a taller rear profile and a blockier front fascia. The second resembles a minivan — a potential “Cybervan” — with a more spacious design, fueling speculation that Tesla had once considered a family- or utility-focused take on the Cybertruck’s futuristic style.
Fans have long called for Tesla to produce a van, and the company even teased a “Robovan” concept alongside its Cybercab robotaxi reveal. Still, the automaker has openly said that the Cybertruck’s signature stainless steel body will not be reused for future vehicles. Instead, its value lies in the advanced technology it pioneered, including its 48-volt architecture and steer-by-wire system, which are expected to influence future Tesla EVs.
While these clay models hint at what might have been, Tesla’s latest master plan makes clear that the company’s priorities are shifting. The focus is increasingly on artificial intelligence, robotics, and energy solutions — not necessarily expanding its automotive lineup.
So, while the Cybervan and Cyber-SUV concepts may never make it past the design shelf, the glimpse shows that Tesla at least explored how far the Cybertruck’s bold design language could stretch across different vehicle categories.
