2024 Tesla Cybertruck
At a Glance
HIGHS
Stupendously quick with the tri-motor powertrain, looks like nothing else on the road, more maneuverable than expected in urban environments.
LOWS
Closed tonneau cover the blocks the rear window, some features haven’t been activated yet, polarizing exterior design.
VERDICT
The buzz-worthy Cybertruck leads with show-pony party tricks and high-tech features, but it’s also a capable workhorse with a practical side.
Overview
The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck looks like it was dropped off by an alien race, but it’s said to have the capabilities to challenge top-selling pickup trucks. With a sharp-edged stainless-steel body that’s also claimed to be bulletproof, Tesla’s electric truck looks seriously tough. Two all-wheel-drive configurations are in the mix for 2024: a 600-hp Dual Motor model and a Beast model with three electric motors making a combined 834 horsepower. A single-motor rear-wheel-drive Cybertruck is set to join the party sometime in 2025. Tesla claims the Cybertruck can tow up to 11,000 pounds and has an estimated driving range of up to 340 miles. Hooked up to a Tesla Supercharger, the EV truck can supposedly add between 128 and 136 miles of range in 15 minutes.
What’s New for 2024?
Tesla is expanding its lineup to include one of the most popular body styles in America—the pickup truck. However, it’ll have to compete with the Ford F-150 Lightning, the GMC Hummer EV, and the Rivian R1T right out of the gate. Chevy is also launching an electric Silverado, and the Ram 1500 REV is nearing its initial production date too.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
The price of the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck starts at $81.895 and goes up to $101.985 depending on the trim and options.
Dual Motor: $81,895
Beast: $101,985
Until the rear-wheel-drive Cybertruck arrives for the next model year, with a starting price of $62,985, the lineup only includes the Dual Motor and Beast models. Since we think driving range is what most buyers will be concerned with the most, we’d suggest sticking with the less expensive Dual Motor model which offers slightly more real-world range and will still be plenty quick.
EV Motor, Power, and Performance
The Cybertruck will eventually offer three different powertrain arrangements. At launch, dual- and tri-motor models will be available and offer all-wheel drive; a rear-wheel-drive single-motor model will join the lineup for the 2025 model year. For now, the Cybertruck Dual Motor generates a combined 600 horsepower. Those looking for the ultimate performance will appreciate the Cybertruck Beast, which features a trio of motors making a combined 834 horses. All Cybertrucks have an adjustable air suspension that can be raised or lowered on the fly and provides up to 17 inches of ground clearance. Add that to its 35-degree approach and 28-degree departure angles, and the Tesla pickup could prove to be a formidable off-road machine. On the road, the big Cybertruck feels more agile than expected. We drove a Founders Edition Beast model and found its combination of rear-wheel steering and variable ratio steer-by-wire system made for easier maneuvering in urban environments than a typical pickup truck.
0–60-MPH Times
The 600-hp Dual Motor Cybertruck will reportedly reach 60 mph in just 3.9 ticks and have a top speed of 112 mph. While we haven’t had a chance to test that version, we have tested the 834-hp tri-motor Beast, which hit 60 mph in 2.6 seconds. That makes it the quickest truck—and the fourth-quickest EV—we’ve ever tested. It completed the quarter-mile in 11.0 seconds at 119 mph. Surprisingly, both of those test results are identical to Tesla’s claims.
Towing and Payload Capacity
The dual- and tri-motor Cybertrucks have a maximum towing capacity of 11,000 pounds; the forthcoming single-motor model is capped at 7500 pounds. Every Cybertruck can also haul 2500 pounds in its six-by-four-foot composite cargo bed.
Read More https://www.caranddriver.com/tesla/cybertruck
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