Nationwide Vehicle Contracts looks into the Tesla Cybertruck and all of its features.
If you like your car news, all you'd have heard about in the last few days is the Tesla Cybertruck.
After being revealed in 2019, the Cybertruck is finally here, and deliveries are commencing. But what exactly is it, and why has it developed such a debate around it?
Check out our blog, which explores the Cybertruck in detail and explains why it's so special.
A Sense of Personality
In the last few weeks, mainly thanks to Elon Musk's activity on social media, the Cybertruck has almost developed its own personality. It doesn't just come across as a car; it's an enigma. It's the future of motoring.
It seems like the Cybertruck is Musk and Tesla's crown jewel in their electric-car empire. It's an example of Tesla's capabilities, and it almost seems like they're showing off. I mean, have you seen the car? It's like something out of Avatar!
Tesla absolutely knows this and has been trying to associate the Cybertruck with futuristic things. From picturing the truck in a Mars-like setting to actually promoting their 'Occupy Mars' t-shirts in the comments, Tesla is switched on.
The Details
First, let's address that exterior. Looking like something straight out of Minecraft, the Cybertruck is boxy in design and features loads of square edges. Its entire body is made up of unpainted stainless steel panels, there's a full-width light bar at the front and rear, and 20-inch wheels.
Oh, and it's bulletproof (well, sort of). Although nothing has been officially announced by Tesla, Musk has said that the Cybertruck is resistant to .45 and 9mm ammunition. Just in case you're driving through a warzone.
Check out this video, which Tesla released on X:
Inside, there's a fairly minimalist design that's dominated by an 18.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which can basically control all of the car's functions. Open the boot, and you get up to 2,830 litres of cargo space.
Powertrain
Currently, there are two options available for the Cybertruck. The 845bhp 'Cyberbeast' tri-motor version which has 320 miles of range and shoots from 0-60mph in 2.6 seconds, or the 600bhp all-wheel drive, dual-motor version, which has 340 miles of range and does 0-60mph in 4.1 seconds.
The Cyberbeast version can also tow up to 4,990kg, which is frankly ridiculous!
Finally, coming in 2025 is a rear-wheel drive version that provides 250 miles of range and does 0-60mph in 6.5 seconds.
Practical?
On paper, the Cybertruck is one of the most practical cars on the market. It has loads of interior space and has capabilities no other car can match. But in reality, is it actually practical?
Dimensions for the Cybertruck come in at 5,681mm (length) X 2,413mm (width) X 1,790mm (height). This may be okay in America, but I can't see a car of that size being much use in the UK.
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Originally posted: 5th December 2023
