Prices, range, performance - "Apocalyptic beast" - what Tesla's new Cybertruck can do
The Cybertruck was presented for the first time almost exactly four years ago - it was to take a very long time before the first customers were allowed to take delivery of their cars. Now Tesla has finally delivered the first vehicles - and only now are there any concrete details about the car.
It is all the more astonishing that at the so-called "delivery event", one customer after the other actually hopped into their vehicle beaming with joy - up until that moment, it was neither clear what the car could really do, nor how much it would cost.
Elon Musk was unable to keep his price promise
And the prices and range in particular are certainly a damper: in 2019, Elon Musk said that the Cybertruck base model with rear-wheel drive would start at 39,900 US dollars and that a range of 400 kilometers could be expected. For top-of-the-range models, he even promised enough power for 800 kilometers.
The reality is different. It starts with the price. The Tesla Cybertruck with rear-wheel drive is expected to cost 60,990 US dollars before government subsidies are deducted. The first all-wheel drive version costs 79,990 US dollars and the top model called "Cyberbeast" is priced at 99,990 US dollars. And that's not all: if you opt for the smallest truck, your patience will be tested for at least another year. The entry-level model will not reach customers until 2025.
Musk's promise also proves to be too grandiose when it comes to range. According to the manufacturer, even the "Cyberbeast" only has a range of around 515 kilometers. Only with an optional range extender, which is to occupy a third of the cargo area, would it be more than 705 kilometers.
Tesla's Cybertruck is faster than a Porsche - and still has a towing capacity of 5 tons
According to Tesla, the performance should be comparable to a Porsche 911. As a demonstration, the truck was pitted against a sports car from Zuffenhausen on the quarter mile - and won. A little bonus: In the video, the truck was towing a trailer that also had a Porsche on it. Musk: "The Cybertruck pulls a Porsche faster than the sports car itself can drive". A successful marketing stunt - you have to hand it to him.
On paper, the power of the three-engine "Cyberbeast" is 630 KW, the equivalent of 857 hp. It goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds. The all-wheel drive version also offers enough power with under 4.3 seconds and 607 hp. The entry-level model is expected to accelerate to 100 km/h in under 6.7 seconds; the power output is currently unknown.
As far as the trailer is concerned, the Cybertruck obviously pulls quite a bit. It has to, because that also plays a major role in a truck. According to the manufacturer, the Cybertruck can handle a trailer load of 4990 kilos.
Tesla is only promising to deliver the more expensive variants next year - it is not known which ones have been issued as part of the "delivery event". Let's hope that the cyber pioneers were at least told in advance how much the bill would be - Tesla has really come a long way from the 39,900 US dollars.
Even though the Cybertruck's product page has returned in German with its delivery, it remains questionable whether the stainless steel monster will ever make it to Europe. "In our opinion, the Tesla Cybertruck in its current form cannot be registered in Germany without major modifications," explained Barend Wolf, Head of Vehicle Technology at the German Road Safety Council, to Der Spiegel. In its current form, the Cybertruck already fails to meet the prescribed pedestrian protection requirements.
Find out more about the performance of the Tesla Cybertruck and notable events during the event in the gallery.
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Despite the initial price promise of $39,900 for the base model, the Tesla Cybertruck with rear-wheel drive is now expected to cost $60,990 in US dollars. This price increase is a significant departure from Elon Musk's initial promise.
The Cybertruck's performance is impressive, outperforming a Porsche 911 on a quarter mile track. Musk even stated that the Cybertruck can pull a Porsche faster than the sports car itself can drive.
Furthermore, the Cybertruck's towing capacity is impressive, able to handle a trailer load of 4990 kilos, which is crucial for a truck.
Source: www.stern.de
