2024 Tesla Cybertruck Crew Cab

　　2024 Tesla Cybertruck Review

　　Everything we know about Elon's electric pickup truck

　　byNick YekikianNews Editor

　　Nick Yekikian has worked in the automotive industry since 2019. He has written close to a thousand car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 200 vehicles over the course of his career. Nick is the News Editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Automobile Magazine and Super Street. When Nick isn't zipping around town in his latest used-car find, he's probably making digital art in Photoshop or playing disc golf with friends.

　　12/01/2023 (updated 12/01/2023)

　　What is the Cybertruck?

　　To call the Cybertruck controversial would be a wee bit of an understatement. When it was announced way back in November of 2019, Tesla's futuristic electric pickup truck caused a global sensation. Combining seriously wild styling, claims of impressive capability, fantastic range and some frankly stupendous features (we're looking at you, bullet-resistant bodywork), the Cybertruck seemed almost too good to be true.

　　But now it's finally here, and we have real specs on Tesla's long-awaited pickup from the future. First, a few headline figures that will apply to all Cybertrucks. It's the first Tesla to run on an 800-volt architecture. Tesla CEO Elon Musk himself noted the advantages of this, and included the mention that cars with such an electrical architecture need less wiring. They're all built with a stainless steel body and all come with a 6-foot-long by 4-foot-wide bed area. All Cybertrucks also have the same exterior dimensions and will be 95 inches wide, 223.7 inches long (about as long as an F-150 Raptor) and 70.5 inches tall (though models with the air suspension will be able to change this figure slightly).

　　Base Cybertruck is rear-wheel-drive only

　　The entry-level Cybertruck is the rear-wheel-drive model. As of right now, specs on the Tesla consumer site are quite light. What the automaker does reveal is that it's expected to have a 0-60 mph time of 6.5 seconds and a range of just 250 miles. Given the much longer range estimates of other Cybertruck models, it's safe to assume this variant will also come with a smaller battery pack compared to the all-wheel-drive versions. It also has a max towing capacity of 7,500 pounds (less than the current Chevrolet Colorado). The price for the base model? A total of $61,240 once you add the mandatory $250 order fee to the total price. There will also be a destination fee tacked onto all Cybertruck orders, but Tesla isn't saying how much that is right now. It is, however, saying that the rear-drive model won't be available until 2025.

　　All-wheel-drive Cybertruck specs

　　In the middle of the three-trim Cybertruck lineup is the dual-motor all-wheel-drive model. It will have around 600 horsepower and be able to sprint to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds while top speed is still 112 mph. Range is estimated to be 340 miles, but Tesla has option for a "Range Extender," which is a toolbox-sized battery that fits up against the back of the truckbed, and it supposedly extends the all-wheel-drive Cybertruck's range to 470-plus miles. This trim also gets the Cybertruck's max towing figure of 11,000 pounds. This truck starts at $80,240, again, before the as-yet-unknown destination charge is applied.

　　Cyberbeast specs and price revealed

　　The top-of-the-line model is quite aptly named the Cyberbeast. It's a triple-motor Cybertruck with a combined 845 horsepower. Per Tesla, the Cyberbeast will be able to hit 60 mph in 2.6 seconds and run on to a top speed of 130 mph. It will have a range of up to 320 miles, but again thanks to that range extender, can go up to 440-plus miles. It, too, can tow up to 11,000 pounds and will have a max payload of 2,500 pounds. The price for the top-spec Cybertruck is a $100,240 (again, before destination).

　　Cybertruck charging

　　A few details have been shared about the Cybertruck's charging capabilities. It will be able to charge at a max rate of 250 kW and all-wheel-drive models will be able to add 136 miles in 15 minutes. Cyberbeast models will be able to add 128 miles in that same time frame.

　　Cybertruck Powershare specs

　　Cybertrucks will also be able to power accessories vis a number of outlets throughout the trucks. There are four 120-volt outlets (two in the cabin, two in the bed) and one 240-volt outlet in the bed. It will be able to supply 9.6 kilowatts of continuous power, and can serve to power necessary appliances in your home in the event of a power outage.

　　

Am I Ready for an EV?

EV ownership works best if you can charge (240V) at home or at work This typically means a 240V home installation, but you could also have a similar setup at your office or other places your car is already parked for several hours each day. Don't expect a regular household outlet (120V) to suffice unless you've got a plug-in hybrid, in which case overnight charging at home is feasible.

　　If you can’t charge at home, charging at a charging station could take at least 10x longer than at a gas station With public charging infrastructure still in its infancy, the user experience can be maddeningly inconsistent. Tesla owners tend to rave about the reliability and speed of the company's proprietary Supercharger stations, but rival DC fast options have thus far been plagued by technical issues and overcrowding. It's an evolving landscape and our best advice is to do your research on the available options for the EV you want to buy.

　　Adding a 240V home charging system could cost up to $1,600 or more If your existing electrical service can handle the additional demands of EV charging, you may be able to add Level 2 charging at home for less than a grand, including installation. But your costs will multiply if you need to upgrade your electrical panel or add a dedicated circuit.

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　　zzdcar says

　　The Cybertruck is here, and we're very excited to get our hands on one.