Tesla Cybertruck could be getting more range next year, but there’s a catch
- Tesla Cybertruck set to get a range boost
- The range extender can add up to 445 miles
- But there’s a bit of a catch
Published on Dec 18, 2024 at 12:27 PM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Dec 18, 2024 at 5:00 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
The Tesla Cybertruck could be getting a range boost next year – but, like many things in life, there’s a bit of a catch.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), depending on the model, the Cybertruck is good for between 250 miles (402km) and 340 miles (547km) of range, but there are plenty of things that can impact that number.
How you drive the truck, how fast you travel, and even the weather conditions can all play a part in the real-life range you’ll get from your EV’s battery.
But for those hoping for more, Tesla is set to launch a range extender.
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Although there are estimates out there from both Tesla and the EPA, in practice, and as expected, Cybertruck owners are seeing a bit of variance.
One guy has shared his real-life range after traveling 50,000 miles (80,467km) in under a year, and another has shared his data after clocking up 2,000 miles (3,218km).
While the pair of Cybertruckers mentioned above are both happy with their EV offers, for those looking for a boost, the range extender could be a great idea.
Recently highlighted by the guys from the E for Electric YouTube channel, the range extender pretty much does what it says on the tin: adds on more range.
How much extra milage are we talking?
Tesla says its range extender will add an extra 445 miles (716km) onto its All Wheel Drive and 415 miles (667km) onto the Cyberbeast – but there’s a bit of a catch.
Firstly, the range extender is an optional extra and costs an additional $16,000.
Secondly, as the range extender is basically a second battery, it takes up around one-third of the truck bed – although Elon Musk has previously said that still leaves ‘plenty’ of room for cargo.
Tesla initially announced that the range extender would be available early next year, but its since pushed that back with the website saying production is set to commence in ‘mid-2025’.
But if you’re keen to get your hands on one, you can reserve one for $2,000.
Claire Reid is a journalist who hails from the UK but is now living in New Zealand. She began her career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from Liverpool John Moore’s University and has more than a decade of experience, writing for both local newspapers and national news sites. Across her career she's covered a wide variety of topics, including celebrity, cryptocurrency, politics, true crime and just about everything in between.
