It was back in January of 2016 that Elon Musk admitted in an on-camera interview that Tesla is quite likely to build a truck in the future. Pressed for an explanation, the CEO simply remarked, its sort of a logical thing for us to do in the future. Well, we decided to play with the idea of a Tesla pickup and what it might look like. Of course, no one outside of Tesla has any solid proof or knowledge of the pickups specifics, so this is pure speculation. Still, its a fun topic to throw around. Tesla is currently working to fulfill orders for the Model X SUV while preparing the upcoming Model 3 sedan for its official launch. Aside from expanding its Supercharger network throughout the country, Teslas agenda seems free after the Model 3 hits driveways sometime in 2017. That leaves room for the all-electric automaker to take on the pickup truck segment. But why a pickup, you ask? Well the segment is experiencing impressive growth, especially in the mid-size class. Jumping into the fray could spell big profits for Tesla. Obviously producing a pickup presents a slew of engineering challenges not faced with the sedans or crossover. In order to be competitive, the Tesla pickup will have to offer respectable towing and hauling capacities while maintaining a decent battery range, have the ability to traverse rough terrain, and yet maintain a similar battery range as the Model X when unloaded. Tesla engineers will undoubtedly be put to the test. So lets dive into what we foresee as the Tesla pickup. Update 11/21/2019: The Tesla Cybertruck makes it's long-awated debut tonight at 8PM PST or 11PM EST, so we've updated this speculative review with the latest information. Check it out in our "Update" section below!