The controversial Tesla Cybertruck has had a gradual rollout, with more options and configurations becoming available the longer it’s on the market. This is pretty typical with EV launches. However, one desirable feature has quietly disappeared from the electric truck’s configurator: the range extender that was previously purported to give it over 470 miles of range.
When the production version of the Tesla Cybertruck was first announced in 2023, the claim was that it would start at $70,000 and have a max range of over 500 miles. When the production model actually arrived, the tri-motor model had a 320-mile range, and the dual-motor truck managed a 325-mile range.
Tesla offered a range-extending supplemental battery pack to bring the range closer to the original estimate, but it takes up about one-third of the bed and costs $16,000. When it was available to order, Tesla claimed it would increase the range to 445+ miles for the tri-motor model and 470+ miles for the dual-motor model.
However, the range extended isn’t available on the Tesla Cybertruck configurator at the time of this writing. It’s unclear whether the option is gone entirely or if Tesla is just pausing reservations for trucks with this option.
Meanwhile, GM electric trucks riding on the BT1 platform offer three battery pack sizes, maxing out at a 205 kWh capacity for a range of up to 460 miles on a full charge. Not only do GM electric trucks get great range, but none of their battery packs take up any extra space in the bed like the range-extending battery pack previously available in the Tesla Cybertruck. However, those massive battery packs in GM EVs push their curb weight as high as over 9,000 pounds, which doesn’t help with their MPGe ratings.
After enjoying some time in the spotlight as America’s best-selling electric pickup truck, sales appear to have plateaued for the Tesla Cybertruck. We reported this week that unsold Cybertruck inventory is piling up to about 2,400 units, worth an estimated $200 million.
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The absurd Cybertruck should itself no longer be available. Musk at his finest.
Tons of Cybertrucks out there. I haven’t seen one Silverado EV’s except rotting on thedealer lots. Nice try though!
Yep, I live north of Dallas, Cybertrucks are everywhere and Ive seen one Silverado EV.
GM sold more EV trucks last quarter than Tesla did. It was just spread out among 3 models. And that difference will just keep increasing since Cybertruck sales are shrinking while GM truck sales are growing.
Don’t let facts get in the way of their narrative.
I see tons of Cybertrucks in Phoenix, AZ. Very few of the Silverado/Sierra EV. I own the Sierra, and I’m thrilled with it! I’ve seen a few of them around. A few Ford Lightenings, as well, but not many. City of Mesa, AZ bought some for city vehicles.
I’m not sure they’re really everywhere or if I’m seeing the same three cars. I say this because one owner wrapped his model, or at least I’m assuming that’s what he did. It is in a matte black finish and I’ve seen that one about six times at least now.
The difference is unless you’re really looking a Silverado EV or Sierra EV look like regular vehicles. The Cyberpunk sticks out. Same applies to the F150 Lightning. It looks like every other F150 especially in the daytime.
Why are we even reading about the Cybertruck? Thought this was the GM Authority page!
There are often stories about the competition. How many times has a story started with “Silverado rival,” “Camaro rival,” or the like?
Happy Sunday. In other news at Cars n Coffee yesterday Corvettes were lined up and the most prominent car on display. The crowds love an American car that is fun and practical and affordable. Every Corvette is truly a classic, no one is ever disappointed. Rout 66 celebrates 100 years next year. But you will not see a lot of EVs on Route 66, at least I did not.
How many of these large useless sleds will be on the road in 10 years ?
They’ll be seen at weekend car shows. Alongside the DeLoreans and other starter collector vehicles. Probably will see a few with single-digit mileage at Barrett-Jackson etc.
Actually out as a daily driver? Heh forget it.
My guess is that the only buyers of the Cybertruck were failures at standup comedy and they still have the need to hear the laughs.
The point is “who cares”!
Another Tesla lie.
To the triggered Tesla stans who downvoted, why not try to refute what I said instead? This is just more Tesla vapourware, like the Roadster.
Looks like a 5 year old designed it.
Needs the 5.3L
No one with a morsel of moral fiber would be associated with Tesla and Elon Musk.
I need to point out that, prior to last November, Musk was just an eccentric businessman. Teslas are great products, and do their job well. Since november, I agree – Musk has shown himself to be despicable, and I would not now purchase from Tesla. BUT I still owe on the Tesla I bought in 2021, and the one I bought for my wife in 2023. I certainly can’t afford to throw them away and purchase something else at this point.
Musk has been despicable for at least a decade to anyone who has been paying attention.
Yup, I went on Twitter and it was horrifying. I saw a full range of diverse–sometimes even opposing–opinions. Free speech was blatantly on display, sometimes even by literally non- journalists.
LOL. Oh no, a rich man decided NOT to go along with the dystopian and authoritarian plans of most the other rich people in the world that showed their true colors since 2020.
The original pricing + mileage compared to the modern one is very disappointing. Same thing happened to the F-150 Lightning. $40k starting price jumped up to $60k just like the Cybertruck. Once that happened, the hype around affordable EVs died. 10% price hike? Sure. 50%? No.
Good.
It was a terrible idea from the get go.
If they want to offer a longer range option that can do 450 miles, then offer a bigger pack options.
Cybertrucks are weak. I have seen some in Qatar and NONE have been used for towing anything or other than going dune bashing (rarely)…
So is the Hummer EV which has been leaving its owners stranded. And now the Silverado EV as well.