Tesla Cybertruck (Page 2)

Tesla has adopted a new much more aggressive Cybertruck sales strategy as it tries to reach new buyers. Tesla is directly reaching out to people who have never shown interest towards the all-electric truck and is advertising a lower $74,490 price.

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says there is a concerted effort to publicly shame people who drive the all-electric truck. He recounts several instances where people pointed and laughed at him while driving his Cybertruck.

Here's Tesla's answer for avoiding any legal responsibility for their Cybertruck Lightbar accessory.

Comments made by Lucid's CEO actually make a strong case for a different view through a prism of negativity that should encourage Tesla FSD believers, points out this EV expert. Plus, who has the better battery today?

While Tesla uses a lot of cells from outside vendors, a new report about Tesla batteries says that internally, Tesla engineers will have 4 new Tesla batteries coming out as the next generation for powering their EVs.

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says he was forced to get his truck towed after the center touchscreen suddenly stopped working. This wouldn’t be too much of an issue; however, the Cybertruck primarily relies on the screen for rear visibility and gear selection.

After Tesla exhausted the 1 million Cybertruck reservation list with less than 30,000 individuals deciding to buy the truck, the EV maker has decided to increase the reservation price for the Cybertruck range extender battery pack fourfold.

Tesla has officially ended the Cybertruck reservation program in the US, as the EV maker exhausted the entire reservation list. Ultimately, only 2.5% of Cybertruck reservation holders went ahead and bought the truck.

Tesla has shared a new headscratcher post that is making people wonder what’s going to happen. The post includes the numbers 7 and 17 and the date, October 18, 2024. Besides that, Tesla has not provided a lot of information.

A Tesla Cybertruck owner shares he was shot at for simply driving a Cybertruck while he was at a Dairy Queen Drive-Thru. More surprisingly, several Cybertruck owners share their own gun-related violence for driving the all-electric truck.

Several individuals, who reserved a Cybertruck as late as July 2024 were surprised to get an invitation from Tesla to take delivery of their $79,990 Cybertruck. Tesla has run through the entire 1 million Cybertruck reservation list in 9 days.

The Cybertruck, with its first Tesla 4-wheel steering setup, appears to be experiencing a unique issue while operating on FSD. Owners report the Cybertruck’s rear wheels are getting curbed while making a turn.

GEICO says, “Because of potential challenges with parts availability for repair shops, some Cybertyruck owners may have received notices stating that their insurance would not be renewed for this vehicle.” Read GEICO's full response below.

Geico is apparently canceling consumer auto insurance for the Tesla Cybertruck and replacing it with commercial insurance due to the unique nature and costs associated with owning this unique vehicle.

GEICO, the second-largest vehicle insurance underwriter in the US, has decided it will no longer cover Tesla Cybertrucks. The company is terminating current Cybertruck policies and says the truck “doesn’t meet our underwriting guidelines.”

A Cybertruck owner still professes his love for the all-electric despite Tesla failing to fix his Cybertruck on eight separate service visits. Having said that, the owner has decided to let out his frustration after the latest failed service visit.

The non-Foundation Series Tesla Cybertruck is available starting at $79,900. Interestingly, it has 5% less range, several stripped-out features, and does not qualify for the $7,500 tax credit. However, Tesla is honoring the 2019 FSD reservation price.

A Cybertruck owner recently posted his truck for sale, sparking debate about the fair price for a used Cybertruck. Thankfully, several former Cybertruck owners chimed in, sharing exactly how much they sold their trucks. And the market is rough.

A Cybertruck owner says he was shocked to see how little damage his truck sustained following an accident. On the other hand, the vehicle that collided with the Cybertruck was left crumpled and nearly totaled.

A Cybertruck owner shares his abysmal Cybertruck ownership experience over the past seven months. He says that, on top of multiple failures, he wasn’t able to access the inside of his truck for three weeks when it got bricked for no apparent reason.

A Cybertruck owner says Tesla service technicians are unable to solve his truck's issues. The Tesla technicians added that the defect is widespread and that they are waiting for upper management to issue a Cybertruck recall and refresh.

A Tesla Cybertruck was recently posted for sale on Facebook Marketplace for only $50,000. The vehicle has a red wrap; however, what was more surprising was that it is the tri-motor version with the “88G Plutonium upgrade.”

Tesla is conducting a secret recall to replace the high-voltage battery pack for Cybertrucks produced around February of this year. Tesla told one customer the issue has to do with dented cells that can cause a battery short and “core collapse.”

Cybertruck rental rates have fallen precipitously over the past few months, from $1000/day at the start of the year to as low as $134/day now. After Turo takes its cut, Cybertruck owners are only making $92/day renting out their trucks.

A Cybertruck owner says that his elderly neighbor had to be airlifted to a hospital after his truck startled her horse. She fell down and broke eight ribs. The Cybertruck also seems to startle and confuse other animals even more than gas vehicles.

A new video posted on X and TikTok shows firefighters attempting to break the Cybertruck’s windows. However, despite wielding heavy axes, it takes three blows to see the first crack and over 12 blows to break the window completely.

A Cybertruck owner, Addam, says that his truck’s windshield shattered into pieces as he was washing it using a microfiber cloth. He adds that he was drying his glass from the inside when it spidered and shattered.

Tesla's recent price cuts for the full-self-driving software have angered current owners who have paid more than three times for the option. Tesla has lowered the FSD price to as low as $4,500 on some variants.

A Tesla Cybertruck using a 600KW fast charger has set a new record, achieving a peak charging rate of 405KW. This translates to recouping 1,030 miles/hr; however, the charging curve still needs improvements.

There is a way to tell if a Cybertruck is a beast version or dual motor version by simply looking at the VIN number. Here's how you do it.