Tesla Cybertruck Range Test: The Results Beat Tesla's Estimate
Tesla Cybertruck Range Test: The Results Beat Tesla's Estimate
We put a Tesla Cybertruck Foundation Series through the Edmunds EV Range Test, to get an accurate estimate of this electric pickup's real-world range. How'd the Cybertruck perform? Find out right here.
The Cybertruck's range lags behind its competitors. A dual-motor Rivian R1T achieved 390 miles in our test (albeit on more efficient tires) and our long-term Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat hit 345 miles.
The consumption data is even more interesting. While testing the Rivian, the R1T used 42.3 kWh of energy to travel 100 miles, and the Lightning used 43.7 kWh per 100 miles. Despite being shaped like a giant brutalist triangle, the Cybertruck used 45.1 kWh of energy, making it slightly less efficient in an apples-to-apples comparison
I’m glad they’re publishing average consumption stats too. Compared to crossovers it’s a substantial hike in power consumption but also different shape and class of vehicle and whatnot.
I’d be curious if they end up doing a comparison with and without the tonneau cover. I’d guess the gap in power consumption between the R1T and CT would widen a fair bit more. Still seems like the R1T is the truck to beat.