Elon Musk is no stranger to either controversy, or pushing the boundaries in the world of transportation. Should we be surprised then that the reveal of the new Cybertruck raised eyebrows and pushed boundaries in ways nobody expected.
Looking at the controversial design, it is perhaps no surprise (in retrospect) to see where they got the name “Cybertruck”. It looks like it could be right out of an 80s era video game with those flat sides and angular “curves”.
However retro that may sound, the overall shape suggests a revolutionary and likely functional way of changing the profile of a pickup… both more aerodynamic and perhaps a more efficient use of space.
Other selling points are ultra-hard, cold-rolled stainless steel alloy supposedly borrowed from Space-X and armor glass. The latter is a bit of a point of controversy though, because that glass broke if not shattered in the live presentation. Musk was even heard to swear, dropping the F-bomb when steel balls thrown at the glass actually damaged the side window.
There’s an adaptive air suspension with adaptive damping and adaptive ride height. It can lower the bed and adjust, even allowing in a similarly electric quad runner Tesla also showed off.
Watch the full presentation above and check out Tesla’s official details below.
CyberTruck
source: Tesla
Cybertruck is designed to have the utility of a truck and the performance of a sports car. The vehicle is built to be durable, versatile and capable, with exceptional performance both on-road and off-road. Cybertruck will come in three variants: Single Motor Rear-Wheel Drive, Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive, and Tri Motor All-Wheel Drive.
Vehicle Specs:
Dimensions & Weight
- Range: 500+ miles
- 0-60 mph acceleration: <2.9 seconds
- Towing capacity: More than 14,000 lbs
- Payload: Up to 3,500 lbs
- Vault length: 6.5 feet
- Storage capacity: 100 cubic feet of exterior, lockable storage including the vault, frunk, and sail pillars.
- Suspension: 4” in either direction
- Touchscreen size: 17”
- Body: Ultra-Hard 30X Cold-Rolled stainless steel. If there was something better, we’d use it.
- Seating capacity: Up to six adults
- Charging: Can be charged at home, at Destination Charging locations, and with our network of more than 14,000 Superchargers, including on our newest V3 technology, which is helpful for long hauls and towing.
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