Cybertruck Range Not Good; Once Practical, Now Down To 80% After 10K Miles

The High-Mileage Tesla Cybertruck Is A Candid Journey Beyond the Hype

Since its prototype debut in 2019, the Tesla Cybertruck has managed to be a source of contention, dividing opinions into those who passionately love it and those who vehemently dislike it. Now, as the electric pickup finds its way into more hands, a member from the Cybertruck Owners Club forum provides a firsthand account of driving over 10,000 miles, shedding light on the day-to-day experience beyond the initial hype. Alas, the Cybertruck Range was not as expected as the miles creep above 10,000.

The specific Cybertruck in question, an all-wheel drive unit, started with 72 miles on the odometer and recently crossed the 10,000-mile mark on January 15. Delving into the crucial aspect of range, previous tests showed a dual-motor Cybertruck reaching 254 miles at a constant 70 mph, 20% less than the advertised 320 miles. However, this high-mileage Cybertruck reported a maximum range of 206 miles with a full battery and 164 miles at an 80% state of charge.

The Driver Could Be To Blame For Poor Cybertruck Range

A notable nuance contributing to these figures is the driving style of the two users. While one adopts an aggressive approach, the other is more conservative. Remarkably, despite the assertive driving, the Cybertruck navigated the first 10,000 miles without any speeding tickets or accidents, with 70% of the miles on highways and the remaining 30% on city roads, including a 1,500-mile road trip.

Energy consumption averaged at 599 watt-hours/mile, with town driving registering as low as 290 Wh/mi and occasional highway spikes reaching 900 Wh/mi. Charging habits disclosed that 60% of the time, the Cybertruck charged at home, 30% at Superchargers, and the remaining 10% at destination charging. Criticism was directed towards V2 Superchargers for their slow charging, taking up to two hours, while V3 stalls were considered better but still required over an hour to reach 70%.

The 10,000-mile journey wasn’t without its hiccups, including a blackout on the main screen and the revelation that the purportedly waterproof vault inside the bed was not entirely water-resistant. Road noise was also a notable concern, despite a tire swap at 1,700 miles that didn’t significantly impact energy consumption.

Despite these challenges, positive aspects included an impressive sound system, cooled seats, good visibility, handling, acceleration, speed, and a commendable steer-by-wire system. Insurance costs stood at $465 for both drivers with clean records, highlighting their extensive driving history.

The Cybertruck, according to this firsthand account, stands as “a dream to drive.” However, the disappointment lies in charge speeds and the Cybertruck range, averaging 164-210 miles over 10,000 miles. While the overall value of the vehicle is deemed acceptable, there’s a recognition of ongoing production issues.

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