5 Things You Need To Know About The Tesla Cybertruck
5 Things You Need To Know About The Tesla Cybertruck. The Tesla Cybertruck might look like it was designed by someone who is at war with curves, but its sharp angles certainly make for an interesting vehicle. Poised like a furious triangle, its front and back strip lights add to the aggressive stance of this new pickup-meets-luxury truck.
The Tesla Cybertruck is an all-electric, battery-powered, light duty truck announced by Tesla, Inc. Three models have been announced, with EPA range estimates of 250–500 miles (400–800 km) and an estimated 0–60 mph time of 2.9–6.5 seconds, depending on the model.
The base price of the rear-wheel drive (RWD) model of the vehicle was announced to be US$39,900 (approximately R572 995) with all-wheel drive (AWD) models starting at US$49,900 (approximately R716 623). As of November 2019, the dual-motor AWD and tri-motor AWD Cybertruck production was slated to begin in late 2021, with the RWD model being added in late 2022. Customers ordering now will be able to complete their configurations nearer to the start of production. Anyone wanting Tesla’s autopilot feature will need to pay an additional $10,000 (approximately) when they buy their truck.
The vehicle’s approach to materials is a little different than most cars or trucks on the road. It uses what Tesla described as ultra-hard 30x cold-rolled stainless steel. This is formed into an exoskeleton, which the company says is just about the hardest thing it could find. Elon Musk also tweeted that the final Cybertruck would be around 3% smaller than the prototype shown at the launch event.
There’s seating for up to six people, three in the front and bench seating in the back for another three. The new steering wheel is present, offering an almost aircraft yoke design, and there’s a modest screen mounted centrally in a marble-effect dash. It’s a very simple, very functional design that hides a lot of the technology involved in making the Cybertruck work.
According to Tom’s Guide, the Cybertruck is likely to be automotive gold for Tesla. For one thing, the price is pretty reasonable. If you want a Ford F150 you’d spend between $36,000 (approximately R517 003) and $70,000 (approximately R1 005 178) depending on the options. That means for many people the Tesla is going to be an affordable option, especially since you won’t be paying for fuel.
