My Friend's Cybertruck is a Mobile Bitcoin Mine Thanks to Free Supercharging, But Tesla's Battery Warranty Probably Won't Cover This

Bitcoin isn’t just some flash-in-the-pan tech fad dreamt up by hoodie-clad idealists in a Palo Alto basement. It’s been climbing steadily, weathering economic storms, inflation spikes, and enough mainstream skepticism to fill a Supercharger queue. Whether you see it as digital gold or speculative chaos, Bitcoin isn’t going anywhere. 

Cybertruck Turned Into a Mobile Bitcoin Miner

Even Tesla, that stainless-steel shrine to disruption, briefly accepted it as payment for vehicles, an unmistakable signal that crypto has crossed into the mainstream. And now, in true Cybertruck fashion, someone’s found a way to take it even further. One user recently posted in the Cybertruck Owners Only group with a story that stopped the scroll: his friend had figured out how to turn his futuristic pickup into a rolling Bitcoin mine.

“So get this—one of my friends has a Cybertruck Series, complete with lifetime free Supercharging, and he’s running an Antminer S21 XP in the back while driving. Yep, he’s literally making money on the road! 💸⚡

He’s using Starlink or 5G to stay connected, and with the 123 kWh battery, he can mine for about 34 hours per full charge before needing to hit a Supercharger. No electricity bills, just pure BTC stacking. 😳

That sounds genius, right? But I keep wondering: Is it worth the risk? 🤔 Over time, this could kill the battery, and replacing it isn’t cheap.

So what do you guys think? Risky move or a futuristic hustle? Would you run a mining rig from your truck if it meant free Bitcoin?

Here are some poor calculations I did based on today's BTC price:

0.000151 BTC (~$12.32 at $81,555 BTC price)

1.42 days of mining per full charge:

1.42×0.000151=0.0002144 BTC

Value of BTC mined per full charge:

0.0002144×81,555=$17.48

Monthly: $524.56”

This isn’t just some Reddit-tier pipe dream, it’s an automotive side hustle so audacious it borders on genius. Bitcoin mining, long the domain of Siberian server farms and flared gas cowboy operations in North Dakota, has now migrated to the open road. Instead of tethering an Antminer to a coal-powered socket in some warehouse, my friend’s rolling profit center plugs it into a Tesla battery, juiced endlessly by free electrons from the Supercharger network. 

Cybertruck Bitcoin Mining Profitability Explained

The math, while a little rough around the edges, paints a picture, $17.48 per charge, $524 a month, all without a utility bill. That’s not exactly yacht money, but it’s a clever arbitrage between mobility, tech, and a system just barely keeping up with itself.

But here's where the rubber meets the road, Tesla’s battery warranty likely wasn’t written with crypto mining in mind. These high-density lithium packs weren’t designed to run a server-grade ASIC rig for hours on end. Heat, cycling stress, and long-term degradation are real concerns. A new battery? Try $20,000 on for size (Edmunds). 

Where Free Charging Comes From

• Certain businesses, such as supermarkets, hotels, and shopping centers, offer free EV charging to attract customers. For example, some Sainsbury's, Lidl, and Aldi locations in the UK provide free charging through Pod Point's fast chargers. ​
• Manufacturers may offer free charging to promote their EV models. For instance, Tesla has provided free Supercharging to buyers of its higher-end Cybertruck models to boost demand. ​
• Some energy providers collaborate with automakers to offer free or discounted charging during specific periods. In Texas, General Motors partnered with Reliant Energy to provide free nighttime charging for Chevy EV owners between 11 PM and 6 AM.

And that’s assuming Tesla doesn’t void your warranty for pushing your truck into digital mining duty. After all, this is a company known for retroactively rewriting terms faster than Wall Street can say “free cash flow.”

And then there’s the Cybertruck itself—a vehicle so polarizing it could start a bar fight in a vegan co-op. From its stainless-steel brutalist shell to its infamous window demo catastrophe, the thing looks like a concept car that escaped the auto show floor. It’s audacious, theatrical, and riddled with imperfections.

Panel gaps wide enough to lose a wallet in, build quality that varies from “acceptable” to “hand-assembled by raccoons,” and an interior that’s more spaceship than sedan. But none of that matters in the eyes of its buyers. The Cybertruck isn’t about polish—it’s about being the first to cross the Rubicon into the next era of vehicle design, whether or not it makes it across in one piece.

Unlocking Free Power for Your Cybertruck

Now, let’s talk about that mythical perk: lifetime free Supercharging. It sounds like automotive utopia, unlimited energy from a nationwide network of high-speed chargers. But Tesla has a history of yanking that rug from under its customers. Remember when Model S and X owners lost their “forever free” charging in 2020? (Electrek). That sword still hangs over current Cybertruck owners, especially those mining crypto while charging on Tesla’s dime. One terms-of-service update and this entire business model collapses like a house of Satoshi cards.

Cybertruck as a Rolling Crypto Mine

Still, it’s hard not to admire the sheer brazenness of it all. A mobile crypto mine powered by free electricity, operating under the nose of the very company that enabled it. It’s half protest and half performance art. While it might not be the most practical use of a $90,000 electric pickup, it’s certainly the most interesting. In an age where side hustles are king, this is perhaps the most 2025 thing imaginable.

Noah Washington is an automotive journalist based in Atlanta, Georgia. He enjoys covering the latest news in the automotive industry and conducting reviews on the latest cars. He has been in the automotive industry since 15 years old and has been featured in prominent automotive news sites. You can reach him on X and LinkedIn for tips and to follow his automotive coverage.