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Elon Musk reacts to Saudi prince’s photo with Cybertruck, Tesla CEO’s reply goes viral

Elon Musk’s reply to a picture of a Saudi Prince with a Cybertruck has gone crazy viral. It has accumulated over 7.1 million views on X.

Published on: May 18, 2024, 13:53:16 IST
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A picture claiming that Saudi Prince Turki bin Salman Al Saud has purchased a new Cybertruck has gone viral on social media. The photo attracted the attention of many, including Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, which manufactures Cybertrucks. He reshared the viral picture of the prince with just a one-word caption.

The image shows a picture of a Saudi prince with a Cybertruck. Elon Musk reacted to it. (Reuters, X/@andst7)
The image shows a picture of a Saudi prince with a Cybertruck. Elon Musk reacted to it. (Reuters, X/@andst7)

An X user initially shared the picture, which prompted a response from Elon Musk. The image shows the prince standing beside a Tesla vehicle while making the peace sign with his fingers. Reposting the photo, Elon Musk wrote, “Cool.”

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Take a look at the X thread here:

“Looks like a spaceship,” posted an X user.

“When are you opening Superchargers in Saudi Arabia? I wanna buy my mom a Tesla. She deserves one,” asked another.

“Going to be great advertising for Tesla. Cybertruck takes up in the Middle East!” wondered a third.

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“The desert is tough on most 4x4’s, the stainless steel of a Cybertruck is ideal!” shared a fourth.

“He definitely looks like a happy Cybertruck owner. Enjoy the truck, Prince Turki!” wrote a fifth.

The official Tesla website describes the Cybertruck as a “durable and rugged enough to go anywhere" vehicle that can "tackle anything with electronically adaptive air suspension that offers 12” of travel and 16” of clearance.”

Built for “any planet,” the car boasts features such as an “ultra-hard stainless-steel exoskeleton, “shatter-resistant glass, a “huge towing capacity,” and “vast storage space.”

What are your thoughts on Elon Musk’s reaction to the Saudi prince’s picture with a Cybertruck?

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta

Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.

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