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After 4 years of waiting, Tesla finally started delivering the Cybertruck on November 30. Once the Cybertruck reached customers’ hands, we have learned a lot of new information about the all-electric truck.
On most features, including tech and performance, with the final production version of the Cybertruck, Tesla delivered a vehicle much better than what the company showed off in 2019.
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The rear-wheel steering, steer-by-wire variable gain steering system, 48-volt volt low voltage architecture, 800-volt high voltage architecture, 4680 cells, structural battery pack, 17.4 inches of ground clearance with 12 inches of suspension travel, 2.6 seconds 0 to 60 mph time; these are all improvements Tesla has made to the original Cybertruck prototype.
We are glad to see all of these changes, however, there are a couple of key areas where Tesla overpromised and underdelivered with the Cybertruck, and those are the price and range.
The Cybertruck was supposed to have a starting price of $39,900 for the base model while having a 500-mile EPA range for the highest-end tri-motor variant.
However, we got a $62,000 starting price and a maximum of 340-mile range. The highest-end Foundation Series Cybertruck Cyberbeast costs $120,000 while only sporting a 320-mile range.
Once Tesla ramps up Cybertruck production, the price will undoubtedly come down, however, the issue with the range has been a source of discontent amongst the Tesla community.
Is a 340-mile range enough for a truck that will routinely be used to carry heavy loads and tow long distances in challenging environments?
Luckily, Zack from the popular YouTube channel, JerryRigEverything answers this question for all of us so that we don’t have to find out for ourselves.
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Zack’s test is simple, charge the Cybertruck to 100% overnight, attach an 11,000 lbs trailer, which is the max towing capacity of the Cybertruck, and see how far the Cybertruck can drive without the battery dying.
The towing is done at highway speeds (between 65 and 70 mph) temperature is 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius).
So how far is the Cybertruck able to drive in these challenging circumstances? Drum roll… only 90 miles. To add more context, the Cybertruck Zack was using to conduct his experiment is an All-Wheel-Drive variant with all-terrain tires which has an official rated range of 318 EPA miles.
However, while towing its maximum rated capacity in the cold, the Cybertruck’s range goes down by more than two-thirds to only 90 miles.
If you are wondering how these results compare to other electric trucks. Zack conducted the same towing experiment with similar weather conditions with the Rivian R1T and was able to travel 100 miles before his battery died.
The Ford F-150 Lighting on the other hand managed to go 130 miles, that is, however, with summer tires and sunny conditions.
What Zack’s experiment reveals is that the Cybertruck is as good as the other all-electric trucks in the market for long-distance towing.
Currently, this is all the information we’ve regarding the Cybertruck’s towing capability however, we’ll be sure to keep you posted once we learn more about the all-electric truck.
Until then, make sure to visit our site torquenews.com/Tesla regularly for the latest updates.
So what do you think? Disappointed to learn that the Cybertruck can only drive 90 miles while towing 11,000 lbs during winter? Does this number disqualify the all-electric truck from your purchasing decision? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Image: Courtesy of JerryRigEverything YouTube Channel
For more information check out: A Man With Only a Few Months to Live Receives His Dying Wishes of Driving a Cybertruck – Tesla Sends Out an Engineer 800 Miles to Fulfill His Wish
Tinsae Aregay has been following Tesla and The evolution of the EV space on a daily basis 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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