Georgia man drag raced a $130,000 Tesla Cybertruck against a gas-powered Ram TRX and it wasn’t even remotely close
Published on Jan 30, 2026 at 9:45 AM (UTC+4)
by Jason Fan
Last updated on Jan 30, 2026 at 10:44 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
A Tesla Cybertruck challenging a Ram TRX in a good old-fashioned drag race: that’s the recipe one Georgia man used to settle a very loud internet debate.
On YouTube channel MADMAXC7, the crew lined up Tesla’s tri-motor Cyberbeast against Ram’s supercharged V8 monster.
On paper, it sounds like a clash of titans.
In reality, it wasn’t even close.
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The race was decided relatively quickly
The Cyberbeast is deceptively quick for its size.
Power comes from three motors in ‘Beast Mode’, with 0–60 mph happening in the low-two-second range.
This is pretty absurd for something shaped like a stainless-steel doorstop.
Across the line sits the Ram TRX, packing a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8 pushing around 700 horsepower.
This one’s running massive 40-inch tires, which look incredible but don’t exactly help acceleration.
The TRX weighs about 6,400 pounds and sounds like thunder, which is a stark contrast compared to the Cybertruck’s near-silence.
When the flag dropped, the result was immediate.
The Cybertruck launched like it had been rear-ended by a rocket, while the TRX simply couldn’t look up fast enough to keep pace.
Within seconds, the gap was obvious.
There was no door-to-door battle or dramatic charge towards the finish line.
It didn’t take long at all for the TRX to disappear from the Cybertruck’s side mirrors.
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It’s tough to beat an EV in a straight-line race
The hosts weren’t shocked.
They openly admitted that most vehicles need serious horsepower and big top-end speed to catch a tri-motor Tesla.
The Ram TRX might win hearts with noise, drama, and off-road suspension travel, but in a straight-line sprint from zero, physics sides with electric torque every time.
That doesn’t mean the TRX lost all respect.
The Ram still wins on engine sound, interior feel, and old-school muscle-truck character.
But when it comes to towing tech, straight-line speed, and everyday usability features, the Cybertruck kept stacking points.
So what’s the final verdict from the crew?
Well, they may love gas power, but they couldn’t help but admit the Ram was no match for the Tesla Cybertruck in a drag race.
If you want to watch the full race, you can check it out below:
Tesla Cybertruck timeline
November 2019: The first Tesla Cybertruck prototype was publicly unveiled in Los Angeles, with the now-legendary ‘glass demo’ mishap
Late 2021: Global supply chain disruptions, battery constraints, and the company’s focus on the Model Y pushed back the production of the Cybertruck
2022: Tesla officially confirmed that Cybertruck production was postponed
January 2023: Tesla confirmed production would begin later that year
July 2023: The first Cybertruck was assembled at Gigafactory Texas, marking the transition from development prototypes to early production unit
November 2023: Tesla hosted an official delivery event at Gigafactory Texas, handing over the first production Cybertrucks to customers
2024-2025: Production continues, but demand softens and delivery volumes struggle to meet original ambitions. Tesla throttles back production capacity at Giga Texas as inventory builds
Late 2025: Tesla expanded Cybertruck availability internationally, announcing delivery timelines for markets in the Middle East
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Jason joined the editorial team at Supercar Blondie in April 2025 as a Content Writer. As part of the growing editorial team working in Australia, and in synergy with team members in Dubai, the UK, and elsewhere in the world, he helps keep the site running 24/7, injecting his renowned accuracy and energy into every shift.
