Tesla CEO Elon Musk gestures toward a Cybertruck
Tesla's Cybertruck has a high bar as it enters a crowded market.
  • The stakes are high for Tesla's Cybertruck launch.
  • The truck is "not a guaranteed slam dunk."
  • A slowdown in EV growth could create a headache for the Cybertruck launch.

The long-awaited Tesla Cybertruck is finally on its way, and the stakes are high for CEO Elon Musk.