Worth the wait?
Five years later, Tesla delivers on Cybertruck’s promise
Telsa has finally delivered some Cybertrucks in America, and even threw a party to celebrate the long-anticipated (and delayed) release of its polarising pickup.
Releasing the trucks into the wild is interesting enough, but the company has also revealed some important details about what the truck is supposed to be, and what the company is targeting.
Most importantly, the company has also revealed how much the truck is going to cost, and when folks can expect to start seeing various models on the road.
The first production units are (unfortunately?) only rear-wheel drive.
This rear-drive pickup is expected to travel 250 miles per charge and will hit 100km/h in 6.5 seconds with a top speed of 178km/h.
The rear-drive Cybertruck will be able to tow 3,400kg.
It costs $60,990USD – just under $100,000NZD.
Next model up the range is the dual-motor (4WD) variant. This one has 305mm of ground clearance and 432mm of suspension travel. Scheduled for delivery ‘in 2024’, this $79,999USD ($128,900NZD) pickup has electric motors at the front and the rear axle.
The 447kW (600bhp) powertrain is good for a 4.1-second sprint to 100km/h.
At the top of the Cybertruck’s ladder is its Cyberbeast, which costs ‘at least’ $99,990USD ($163,000NZD). This three-motor pickup is the most potent of the bunch. Tesla says this truck’s three motors work together to make 630kW (845bhp). While battery capacity isn’t disclosed, the company says it’s good for 514km per charge. The dual-motor Cybertruck weighs 2,995kg, while the top of the range three-motor Cyberbeast weighs in at 2,940kg.
Initial production will focus on the domestic US market and overseas left-hand drive countries, which means Kiwi fans wanting a Cybertruck are in for a wait.