Cybertruck driver shows how much it cost to fully charge truck at Tesla Supercharger
- A Cybertruck owner revealed the trust cost of charging at a Tesla Supercharger
- It’s marginally cheaper than gas, but it takes a lot longer
- Most commenters weren’t impressed
Published on Sep 16, 2024 at 7:35 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Sep 27, 2024 at 1:26 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
This Cybertruck owner posted a video to show exactly how much it costs to ‘fill up’ the tank with electricity.
In the clip, the content creator details both the amount of cash it takes, and the amount of time required.
A lot of people took to the comment section after watching the video.
It’s easy to see why because this short clip accidentally reveals what many believe to be a big problem with EVs.
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Time vs cost
In the clip shared by utechpia.dev on Instagram, he explains that charging his Cybertruck from 0 to 100 percent will take around 90 minutes.
This is obviously the main disadvantage.
Modern EVs charge faster than EVs from 10 years ago, but even if you’re happy with 80 percent of the charge, and even if you’re starting from 10 percent or 20 percent, it still takes way longer than filling up your tank with gas.
It’s also a lot slower than hydrogen cars, with some hydrogen vehicles only taking seconds to fill up.
Also, the owner points out that this charge will cost him around $73.
That’s cheaper than filling up a tank with gas in most cars in most states, but it’s not as cheap as people expected.
In fact, that’s exactly the general tenor of the comments, because so many people replied saying different versions of the same thing: ‘I thought it was cheaper’.
The range debate for Cybertruck
In theory, the range-topping version is capable of running 500 miles (800 km) on a charge.
But a YouTuber put his truck to the test and he only got around 80 percent of that.
And there’s another key difference that’s not talked about enough.
With gas, a vehicle is either economical to run, or it isn’t, and a person’s driving style won’t change that except marginally.
Translated, it doesn’t matter how careful you are at the wheel of – say – an AMG G-Wagen, it’ll still be very thirsty.
That’s not the case with EVs because the driving style heavily affects the range.
The author of this article found this out the hard way, after getting dramatically different results with a Model S on exactly the same route.
Driving like a nun produced a range of around 600km (370+ miles), whereas driving a bit more ‘briskly’, the Model S only lasted 400km (250 miles).
This, along with charging times, is probably something automakers should focus on.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
