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A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “Compared to My Previous Ford, GMC & Chevy Trucks, The Cybertruck Has Been Significantly More Reliable”

A Cybertruck owner shares that his vehicle of choice as an environmental compliance tester heading to the gas station is his Cybertruck. He adds that the Cybertruck has been much more reliable compared to his previous Ford, Chevy, and GMC trucks.
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Author: Tinsae Aregay
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A Tesla Cybertruck owner shares that he has driven his truck for 50,000 miles and that it’s been the most reliable vehicle he's ever owned.

Ironically, the Cybertruck owner works as an environmental compliance tester, inspecting gas stations and similar facilities for leaks and other environmental concerns.

However, his vehicle of choice for his job assessing gas stations is his all-electric Cybertruck.

Because of his work, the Cybertruck owner drives quite a bit each day—more than 100 miles—and also carries over 1,000 pounds of equipment.

Despite these long drives and heavy gear, he praises his electric truck as the most dependable vehicle he's ever had.

He shares that he previously drove trucks from Ford, Chevy, and GMC, and after around 50,000 miles, he faced costly transmission repairs on all of them.

However, with his Cybertruck, everything has been smooth sailing.

The satisfied Cybertruck owner shared his experience on the Cybertruck Owners Club forum.

He writes…

“Well, I reached 50,000 miles in my Cybertruck today. The warranty is gone, and now I feel like I'm in a starship heading to Mars, alone and unsure of when something might fail.

It's okay, though; this truck has been more reliable than any other truck I've owned.

Driving over 100 miles a day for work, using every feature, and carrying 1,000 pounds of equipment daily for environmental compliance testing, construction, towing, camping, and off-roading.

By now, the Chevy, GMC, and Ford trucks I've owned needed major repairs; transmissions were the worst, and daily driving costs were high. That sucked compared to the cost of my Cybertruck.

So far, everything seems to be going very well. However, the Cybertruck owner notes that, since the Cybertruck is a battery electric vehicle, unlike his previous internal combustion trucks, he has discovered even more unexpected benefits.

He adds that when he goes camping, he brings solar-powered generators to the campsite and uses the sun to power both the campsite and his vehicle.

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He continues to write…

“With my two Jackery 2000 Plus Explorer solar generators and 1600 watts of solar panels, remote adventures are worry-free during camping for days.

No sound, no fuel, no extra cost- just 240 V, 28 amps pushing electrons into the truck.”

The Cybertruck owner adds that, so far, the only drawback to owning the all-electric vehicle is how divisive it has become and the negative political attention it attracts.

He writes…

“It's been an exciting, fun, and politically charged adventure. Those people suck. It was like being around a bunch of monkeys who only have one feeling: hate.”

However, as the political tension around Tesla eases, he mentions he’s beginning to enjoy the vehicle.

He continues…

Now that the political shenanigans have settled down a bit, I'm back to enjoying my daily drive along the coast, through the Central Valley, and in the Sierra Nevada while FSD takes over, just relaxing.

There's much more to say, but someone else already said it.”

Below his post, the Cybertruck owner included several pictures. The pictures show his Cybertruck parked at a gas station loaded with environmental compliance testing equipment.

Overall, this Cybertruck owner appears happy driving his truck for work every day. However, please let me know what you think in the comments.

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For more information, check out: A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Thought My Truck Was Going To Explode When I Saw Smoke Coming From The Front During Supercharging, but It Turned Out To Be Steam”

Tinsae Aregay has been following Tesla and the evolution of the EV space daily for several years. He covers everything about Tesla, from the cars to Elon Musk, the energy business, and autonomy. Follow Tinsae on Twitter at @TinsaeAregay for daily Tesla news.

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Comments

Brad (not verified)    November 29, 2025 - 5:40PM

In reply to by Chris Christie… (not verified)

Here in Hawaii we have 2 Ford 2014..E350 passenger vans that go up our nearby 13700ft mountain every second day and have over 150,000 miles each on original Trans.....We like th
e idea of Tesla and all early adopters like this guy are basically driving Billion dollar subsidized test beds for the future....there is one in Hawaii painted in tropical flowers...lol


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Cari MacDonald (not verified)    November 26, 2025 - 1:45AM

In reply to by Patrick Farney (not verified)

I just got a Chevy Silverado 1500. Wishing I could’ve afforded a Cybertruck. The look has been growing on me. Just not too sure about traveling long distance. I don’t imagine there’s electrical stations everywhere yet. For now I’ll have gas up my Chevy and Ride On.

Jack Meeoff (not verified)    November 24, 2025 - 4:42PM

They can't tow long distances, thier resale is garbage, And trying to replacing the batteries... I'll stick with my F-250 Diesel!!

Illrigger (not verified)    November 26, 2025 - 12:09PM

In reply to by Jack Meeoff (not verified)

"replacing the batteries". Yet another falsehood spread by anti-EV media since day 1. The battery on an EV is a lifetime part, like the engine on your diesel. You won't need to replace it for at least 150k miles or more. And replacement packs cost about the same as an engine rebuild. In the meantime you'll have replaced the transmission at least twice, plus starters, and however many other eninge parts failed over that period that are just chalked up to regular repairs, and used a few dozen gallons of of oil and dozens of filters. EVs have none of those things. They need tires, windshield washer fluid, and a coolant flush every 100k. Brake pads once per 100k unless you're towing.

Is the battery replacement expensive if you make it to the point where you need one? Sure. But so is an engine swap. And you will have so much less maintenance in the meantime.

Buzz Foster (not verified)    November 27, 2025 - 1:22PM

In reply to by Jack Meeoff (not verified)

My model Y is passing 150,000 miles - never been in the shop for anything other than tires. It will tow a teardrop camper or a small work trailer a couple of hundred miles. I replaced my f-250’diesel with this car about 3 years ago - didn’t need the 35 gallon fuel tank or the 12,000+ lbs of towing capacity - the model y costs me around $5.00 a day to go on average 200 miles. Diesel was $4.00 a gallon. Miss some aspects of the diesel - but the model Y is the Best vehicle I’ve ever owned - by far. I’m sure An ugly cybertruck would have even better qualities - but I like the Model Y.

Les (not verified)    November 24, 2025 - 5:01PM

Hilarious... First cybertruck sold was 2023. Kinda early to be bragging about reliability ain't it? All vehicles should be reliable through 3 years... and less.

Bobby Mangum (not verified)    November 24, 2025 - 6:02PM

How much does that vehicle cost.I got it looks different.I guess I need to get out there and test drive one.

John giannattasio (not verified)    November 24, 2025 - 6:30PM

My answer to that is that you haven't had a RAM truck then. Obviously anyone can see that the cyber truck isn't a truck at all. Don't really know it is.

DANIEL KEARNEY (not verified)    November 25, 2025 - 12:55PM

In reply to by John giannattasio (not verified)

I think it's an appliance from the late '70s/ early 80's. Not sure but what I do know is that it's the ugliest vehicle on the road. However, I do find it interesting. I tend to see them outside of mobile homes which makes me that the vehicle cost more than where person resides,

TD (not verified)    November 24, 2025 - 7:40PM

Just don’t try to tow with it, or the back will fall off. Also stay away from snow. Why anyone would buy a cyberstuck, I can’t fathom.

Konton (not verified)    November 24, 2025 - 7:54PM

Seems a little questionable, considering the number of reports of cybertruck breaking down, after just miles from the dealership, on trails, etc

Butter is better (not verified)    November 26, 2025 - 8:45AM

In reply to by Konton (not verified)

I think he was paid to say all this 100%. Seriously though, what is he the only one that bought one with no issues? Oh all those other ones were the lemons. I'm sure kinks will get all worked out but my concern would be driving all around with not enough charging stations. That's changing too but I'd be worried going so far.

William Prieto (not verified)    November 24, 2025 - 8:11PM

The person who's praising his cybertruck telling about how he had costly transmission repairs on his other gasoline power vehicles probably never changed his transmission fluid every 30,000 miles like you're supposed to.

Richard Ricardo (not verified)    November 26, 2025 - 9:18AM

In reply to by William Prieto (not verified)

Yeah, burning out multiple transmissions within two years each sounds like a he's the problem. Good for him that he found a "truck" with a 1 speed direct drive transmission that he can't break like the others. But, just wait until he needs *any* repairs. Replacement parts don't exist. That's why some insurance companies won't even insure Cybertrucks.

Dt (not verified)    November 29, 2025 - 7:18AM

In reply to by William Prieto (not verified)

Like youre supposed to? Fords 10 speed is sealed up, doesn't even have a dipstick. It's a non maintainable piece of crap. Most new transmissions advertise that they're maintenance free.

Joseph R. (not verified)    November 24, 2025 - 8:18PM

Tinsae , good little article. Question have you driven a cybertruck other EVs? Curious on the maintenance schedules on EVs vs ppv's. And I've also had the luck of seeing the gentleman this articles about. However he DOES have one thing he dislikes about his CT vs a regular gasoline engine. Did you catch that 411? Or do I need to spill the beans?? For others reading , you'll never guess it . I was WAY off when the subject/question came up ."There is one thing I wish the cyber truck had that only gas guzzlers can have"

Beach (not verified)    November 28, 2025 - 9:24PM

In reply to by Joseph R. (not verified)

Tire wear. Unless you keep it in econo mode constantly, it burns the rubber off the tire every time you pull out. Not likes burn out strips on the ground, smoke and stuff. It scuffs a little every stop sign, red light, every time you stop for any. This is because electric motor full torque always. Unlike ICM has a torque curve. Then the vast weight dye to batteries wears the tires. Special tires with a layer of rubber foam under the tread to keep tire quiet. Super expensive tires that can wear out in 4000 miles if in performance mode constantlyly

David (not verified)    November 24, 2025 - 8:36PM

I've had 3 Ford trucks that I've put over 200,000 miles with zero issues. A Chevy Silverado that had transmission issues and engine issues as soon as the warranty was out. This is the first person I heard not complain about their cybertruck.

Charles Patrick (not verified)    November 24, 2025 - 8:56PM

I have had a Ford F-150 lightning for just over 3 years now. I've got over 170, 000 kilometers on it. It's been driven hard. I will never buy a new gas or diesel vehicle again.