Few vehicles in recent memory have been as polarizing as the Tesla Cybertruck. After several lengthy delays, the truck finally arrived at dealership lots across the United States last November. The results have been, well, mixed. People either love it or hate it — there’s no in-between.
No Such Thing as Bad Publicity
But if all publicity is good publicity, then the Cybertruck is the gift that keeps on giving. While you’ve probably already heard much about the ginormous truck, here are 15 fun facts you should know.
0-60 MPH in 2.6 Seconds
While the Cybertruck is a hulking beast of a truck, it’s plenty quick. It can do 0-60 miles per hour in 2.6 seconds. Yes, the all-wheel-drive Cybertruck model, known as the Cyberbeast, can do sub-three seconds even though it weighs around 6,900 pounds. It has three electric motors that generate a combined tally of 834 horsepower.
340 Miles Per Charge
How far can a Cybertruck go before running out of juice? It depends on which model you get. You can drive 340 miles with the dual motor model before requiring an EV charging station.
MotorTrend reports that the Cybertruck Cyberbeast has a reported range of 320 miles or as much as 440 miles if equipped with a battery range extender in the truck bed. Meanwhile, the AWD truck’s range can reach 470 miles with the battery range extender.
11,000 Pounds of Towing Power
The Cybertruck can, depending on which one you get, tow up to 11,000 pounds. But the rear-wheel-drive option coming in 2025 won’t tow anywhere close to that amount. Its tow rating is 7,500 lbs.
Cybertruck Can Power Your Home During Power Outage
According to Tesla, you can, with Powershare, use your Cybertruck to provide backup power to your residence with as much as 11.5kW of power for up to three days. So, if you’re worried about an overreliance on the power grid and want independence, the Cybertruck or another electric vehicle offering bidirectional charging is worth contemplating.
No Door Handles
A car thief foolishly trying to steal a Cybertruck might be confounded if they can’t figure out how to get inside. Cybertrucks don’t have door handles, which has puzzled many owners who are getting acquainted with their EVs. But getting in is as easy as pressing a button along the window column.
Biggest Single Windshield Wiper in the World
The Tesla Cybertruck has the largest single windshield wiper in the world. It’s a single-piece wiper blade that’s four feet long.
According to Teslarati, the wiper blade is closer in size to that of a bus wiper than a passenger vehicle wiper. While Kelley Blue Book says the average cost of windshield wiper blades is between $53 and $64, a replacement for the Cybertruck is $75. And that’s for a single blade.
Side Mirrors Can Be Removed
Another interesting fact about the Tesla Cybertruck is that the side mirrors can be removed. While that can positively impact efficiency, it’s probably not a good idea to do so when you’re out on the roads and highways. No one wants a ticket, after all. But when offroading, anything goes.
Powered Tonneau Cover
Many pickup truck owners want a tonneau cover on their truck beds. It can help with efficiency, safeguard their payloads from the elements, and keep opportunistic thieves at bay.
But the Cybertruck takes things to another level with a powered tonneau cover so it can open and close with using a button.
Steer by Wire
One of the Cybertruck’s many intriguing features is its steer-by-wire setup. It’s the first vehicle in the country to adopt a full steer-by-wire system where there’s no mechanical linkage connecting the steering wheel and the front wheels.
It’s designed to enable rear-wheel steering. That enhances maneuverability and handling — which can make it easier to drive a hulking beast of a vehicle like a Cybertruck.
Small Frunk
Like many EVs these days, the Tesla Cybertruck has a frunk. But for such a big vehicle, its frunk is underwhelmingly small. But at least it has one for some extra storage space.
Sharp Edges
If you check out some Cybertruck reviews on YouTube, you’ll discover that the EV has many sharp edges. We’re talking about sharp edges that can seriously hurt someone. So, while it’s an impressive vehicle, whether you love or hate it, it can hurt you if you’re not careful.
Rear Window Blocked When Using Tonneau Cover
While the powered tonneau cover is a great feature, you can’t see out the rear window when it’s in use.
Gigantic Windshield
One reason the single windshield blade is 48 inches long is that the Cybertruck has a huge windshield. It’s the largest piece of glass in the entire automotive industry.
Fingerprints
If you buy a Cybertruck, you should learn some car detailing skills. Remember that the vehicle is made of stainless steel — so, it attracts fingerprints like bees to honey. They’ll be everywhere.
Autopilot is Standard
Autopilot is standard across all Cybertruck trim levels. This means the EV can automatically provide blind-spot monitoring, collision warnings, and assistance with lane changes and emergency braking.
Cybertruck Reaction Has Been Mixed
There’s no denying the Tesla Cybertruck has cool tech, awesome speed, and ample towing and payload capabilities. Even so, the reaction has been mixed. Perhaps when a cheaper RWD option comes out next year, consumers will gravitate to the Cybertruck in bigger numbers.
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