![]() We’ll update this article once we know the Tesla Cybertruck’s battery capacity and more details. Speaking of range, founder Elon Musk claims a range in excess of 500 miles with the biggest battery. That’s presumably unladen, as the 1588kg payload will surely blunt performance (and range). So you get mind-blowing acceleration as a given, with 0-60mph promised to take ‘less than 2.9 seconds’ in the fastest, tri-motor version. The radically styled Cybertruck takes everything Tesla knows about electric cars and applies that knowledge to the booming pick-up segment. Take that date with a pinch of salt Tesla has recently confirmed the forthcoming Roadster has been delayed significantly too. That’s the equivalent of £33,000, but don’t hold your breath – UK prices will likely cost more than the dollar prices when production starts in mid-2023. And it’s no concept car US prices will reportedly start at below $40,000. The new Tesla Cybertruck is the wedgiest pick-up truck we’ve ever seen, like a break-out from the props department of Blade Runner. With any luck Tesla will soon provide a reimagined render of the pick-up for those who have already pre-ordered the controversial EV. ![]() A lower windowsill height and lower centre line means the rear window will be larger – and sceptics who believe the sharp, angular design won’t meet pedestrian impact regulations may yet see a gentle softening of the Cybertruck’s styling. What’s more, Musk revealed the Cybertruck has also shrunk by around 3%, as its design is tweaked for production. The new suspension should, as Musk put it, make the Cybertruck ‘kick butt in Baja’.īaja is a reference to the famous Baja 5 desert races, regarded as one of the toughest off-road races on the planet. The exact specs of the Cybertruck remain a moveable feast, but Musk has previously said the company is working on new-generation air suspension, and one that’ll have longer travel for off-road use. So what’s the latest on the physical truck? Should we now believe the 2023 launch plan? Time will tell… The truck has already been delayed several times, with aimed-for production dates of 20 both pushed back. The page where you could do this is no longer accessible in the UK, although US customers can still place a deposit. The Cybertruck was first revealed in November 2019, at which point you could put down a £100 fully-refundable deposit. This could be because in a bid to control orders, as Musk said earlier in 2022 that the company has ‘more orders of the first Cybertrucks than we could possibly fulfil for three years after the start of production.’ The company stopped taking orders for the truck outside of America a few months ago. What company will not want that? When it’s going to be time to update their fleets, companies will fight to get those trucks as production ramps up.What this means for the UK is still unclear, though. That way, it can have charging stations at each location that charges the trucks while they are loaded, and then you get an all-electric and emission-free trip between the locations while massively reducing your fuel costs. However, I think the best use cases at first are going to be for companies, like Tesla, that often need to move a lot of cargo between two locations that they control, like a factory and delivery centers. ![]() The 500-mile range on a full charge is going to be good to convince people that battery-electric trucks can take over the whole class-8 market. If the price point is good, which could be confirmed at the event this week, it could truly be a game changer. This will enable trucks to recharge for a fee, while loading and, unloading. At some time in the future, I expect, most shippers and, receivers will have chargers at their docks.
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