Truth is, the Cybertruck’s range is much shorter than expected.
The Tesla Cybertruck’s latest range test has people raising their eyebrows – and not in a good way. This electric juggernaut, once hailed as a game-changer in the EV world, is now facing some serious backlash for its underwhelming performance in real-world conditions.
In a test conducted by Out of Spec Studios, the Cybertruck, specifically the All-Wheel-Drive version, was put through its paces on a Texas highway. The result? A meager 254 miles on a full charge, cruising at 70 mph. That’s a far cry from the promised 320 miles by Tesla. Mechanics and tech-savvy folks know that factors like temperature, tire size, and weight load play a big role in EV efficiency. But a drop to 254 miles? That’s pushing it, even for the coldest of days.
The test occurred at 45 degrees Fahrenheit, around 7 degrees Celsius. Every mechanic knows that cold temps are the Achilles’ heel of EVs, draining batteries faster than a leaky oil pan. But Tesla’s been bragging about their heat pump system, which supposedly mitigates these cold-weather issues. Well, it seems like that pump might need some reworking.
And those tires – 35 inches of range-sucking rubber. Sure, they look cool and might handle off-road terrain like a champ, but they’re also notorious for guzzling battery life. Tesla’s engineers should’ve seen this coming from a mile away.
Now, Tesla’s trying to slap on a Band-Aid with their Range Extender, a bulky addition that’ll eat up a third of the Cybertruck’s bed. It’s set to hit the market by the end of the year, but frankly, it feels like a desperate move to patch up a sinking ship.
Bottom line is, Tesla’s overpromising and underdelivering, yet again. Many were expecting a powerhouse that could go the distance, but what we got is a truck that barely scratches the surface of its claimed range. Supposedly, Tesla will go back to the drawing board and deliver what it promised or risk losing the trust of its most ardent fans.
