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Cybertruck uses electric motors with updated inverters for 800-1000 V DC input voltage.<ref name= "TeslaEngTeamVideo" /> A modular design was chosen that has one common inverter, one pair of induction rotor and stator, one pair of permanent magnet motor and stator and one gearbox.<ref name= "TeslaEngTeamVideo" />
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Cybertruck uses new 800 V electric motors.The dual motor AWD version uses a [[Permanent magnet synchronous motor|permanent magnetmotor]] on the front axle with a maximum output of {{cvt|303|hp|kW PS}} andan[[inductionmotor]] at the rear axle with a maximum output of {{cvt|297|hp|kW PS}} for a total power output of {{cvt|600|hp}}.<ref name=AE-EPA23>{{cite news |url=https://www.autoevolution.com/news/tesla-cybertruck-s-most-important-technical-details-revealed-in-the-epa-documentation-225590.html |title=Tesla Cybertruck's Most Important Technical Details Revealed in the EPA Documentation |first=Cristian |last=Agatie |date=5 December 2023 |work=AutoEvolution |access-date=6 December 2023}}</ref><ref name= "MTreynolds20191122" >{{Cite magazine |last=Reynolds |first=Kim |date=November 22, 2019 |title=How Tesla's Cybertruck Turns Auto Manufacturing and Engineering Upside-Down |url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/tesla-cybertruck-electric-pickup-engineering-manufacturing |url-status=live |magazine=[[Motor Trend]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191122170053/https://www.motortrend.com/news/tesla-cybertruck-electric-pickup-engineering-manufacturing |archive-date=November 22, 2019 |quote=The plusses for a folded stainless steel, origami truck are compelling: no paint shop and no expensive tooling. No Godzilla-scale stamping machines stomping it with multiple strikes. groove the steel where it's supposed to fold (avoiding cracks) and bend it on simple, cheap machines}}</ref>The tri-motor version "Cyberbeast" adds a second induction motor on the rear axle, offering a maximum combined output of {{cvt|845|hp}} in Beast Mode,<ref name= "MT-2023-11-30" /> split as {{cvt|276|hp|kW PS}} for the front motor and {{cvt|284|hp|kW PS}} for each rear motor.<ref name=AE-EPA23/>

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The dual motor AWD version uses a [[inductionmotor]] on the front axle with a maximum output of {{cvt|303|hp|kW PS}} anda[[Permanent magnet synchronous motor|permanent magnetmotor]] at the rear axle with a maximum output of {{cvt|297|hp|kW PS}} for a total power output of {{cvt|600|hp}}.<ref name= "TeslaEngTeamVideo" /><ref name=AE-EPA23>{{cite news |url=https://www.autoevolution.com/news/tesla-cybertruck-s-most-important-technical-details-revealed-in-the-epa-documentation-225590.html |title=Tesla Cybertruck's Most Important Technical Details Revealed in the EPA Documentation |first=Cristian |last=Agatie |date=5 December 2023 |work=AutoEvolution |access-date=6 December 2023}}</ref><ref name= "MTreynolds20191122" >{{Cite magazine |last=Reynolds |first=Kim |date=November 22, 2019 |title=How Tesla's Cybertruck Turns Auto Manufacturing and Engineering Upside-Down |url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/tesla-cybertruck-electric-pickup-engineering-manufacturing |url-status=live |magazine=[[Motor Trend]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191122170053/https://www.motortrend.com/news/tesla-cybertruck-electric-pickup-engineering-manufacturing |archive-date=November 22, 2019 |quote=The plusses for a folded stainless steel, origami truck are compelling: no paint shop and no expensive tooling. No Godzilla-scale stamping machines stomping it with multiple strikes. groove the steel where it's supposed to fold (avoiding cracks) and bend it on simple, cheap machines}}</ref>

The tri-motor version "Cyberbeast" swaps these motors (permanent magnet to front axle, induction motor to rear axle) and adds a second induction motor on the rear axle, offering a maximum combined output of {{cvt|845|hp}} in Beast Mode,<ref name= "MT-2023-11-30" /> split as {{cvt|276|hp|kW PS}} for the front motor and {{cvt|284|hp|kW PS}} for each rear motor.<ref name= "TeslaEngTeamVideo" /><ref name=AE-EPA23/>

The rear-wheel drive version announced for 2025 will be equipped with a permanent magnet motor at the rear axle.<ref name= "TeslaEngTeamVideo" >{{cite web |title=Tesla Cybertruck DEEP DIVE with 5 Tesla Executives! |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5zDNaY1fvI |website=youtube.com |publisher=[[Munro Live]] |language=en |format=video |date=2023-12-11}}</ref>


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This article is about the Tesla pickup. For Tesla's semi-trailer tractor-unit truck, seeTesla Semi.

Tesla Cybertruck
Overview
ManufacturerTesla, Inc.
Production2023–present
AssemblyUnited States:Austin, Texas(Gigafactory Texas)
DesignerFranz von Holzhausen,Sahm Jafari,[1]Ian Kettle, WooTak Kim, Julien Bilodeau[2]
Body and chassis
ClassFull-sizepickup truck
Body style4-doorcrew cab[3]
Layout
Powertrain
Transmission1-speed fixed gear ratio
Battery
  • 123 kWh: 816 V, 150 Ah
  • +50 kWh (with range extender battery)
Electric range
  • 250–340 mi (400–545 km) EPA estim.
  • 440–470 mi (710–755 km) (with optional range extender battery)
Plug-in charging
  • ≤250 kW DC at 400V[4]
  • ≤350 kW DC at 800V[5]
  • 11.5 kW AC (240V, 48A)
  • V2HandV2V:11.5 kW AC (240V, 48A)
  • V2L:9.6 kW AC (240V, 40A) continuous
Dimensions
Length223.7 in (5,680 mm)[6]
Width80–95 in (2,000–2,400 mm)[6]
Height70.5 in (1,790 mm)[6]
Curb weight
  • AWD: 6,603 lb (2,995 kg)[6]
  • Cyberbeast: 6,843 lb (3,104 kg)[6]

TheTesla Cybertruckis abattery electricfull-size pickuptruck built byTesla, Inc.Three models are offered: 'Cyberbeast',All Wheel Drive,andRear-Wheel Drive,withEPA rangeestimates of 250–340 miles (400–550 km), varying by model.[7]It is only available inNorth America.[8][9][10]

History

Background

From 2012[11]to 2013,Elon Muskdiscussed his desire to build a truck, making comparisons with aFord F-250.[12][13]In early 2014 Musk predicted 4–5 years before work could start on the product.[14]

In mid-2016, Musk outlined his goals for a consumer pickup truck.[15]He suggested using the samechassisfor a van and a pickup truck.[16]During theTesla SemiandTesla Roadsterunveiling in November 2017, a picture of a "pickup truck that can carry a pickup truck" was displayed.[17]

In late 2018, Musk talked of showing a prototype in 2019.[18]In March 2019, following theTesla Model Ylaunch, Musk distributed ateaser imageof a vehicle described as having acyberpunkorBlade Runnerstyle,[19]with the form resembling a futuristicarmored personnel carrier.[20][21][22]It was rumored to be named theModel B.[23][24][25]

2019 concept

Window damage caused by steel ball impact during unveiling event

TheconceptCybertruck was unveiled at the Tesla Design Studio in Los Angeles on November 21, 2019—the same month, year and location that the movieBlade Runnerwas set.[26][27][28][29][30]The truck was launched under a graffiti-themed logo of "Cybertruck".[31]

During the unveiling, Tesla claimed that the Cybertruck's "Armor Glass" windows were virtually unbreakable, but two windows shattered whenFranz von Holzhausenthrew a metal ball at each of them.[32]Musk later claimed that the windows were damaged because, in an earlier demonstration, the door was hit by a sledgehammer that cracked the base of the glass.[33]In mid-2019, the towing capacity of the vehicle was stated to meet or exceed that of a Ford F-150.[34]Tesla released a video of Cybertruck pulling a rear-wheel-drive Ford F-150 uphill in a tug of war.[35]News outlets pointed out this was due to Cybertruck's heavier weight.[36][37]

Tesla's stated goal was to provide asustainable energysubstitute for the roughly 6,500 fossil-fuel-powered trucks sold per day in the United States.[38][39][40]

At the end of the presentation, theTesla Cyberquad,anall-terrain vehicle(ATV), was driven onto the bed of the Cybertruck using built-in ramps in the tailgate. The Cyberquad was plugged into the Cybertruck's onboard power outlet to charge its batteries. The ATV was to be available for sale as a Cybertruck option.[41]

Many social media commentators criticized the sharp contours and unusual exterior.[42]Tesla, Inc. stock declined 6% following the announcement.[43]The prototype was exhibited at thePetersen Automotive Museumin June 2020[44]and returned in November 2022.[45]

Reservations

Cybertruck prototype on display at thePetersen Automotive Museum

Beginning in November 2019, Tesla accepted Cybertruck reservations with a US$100 deposit.[46][47]On November 23, 2019, Musk tweeted that Tesla had received 146,000 reservations in the first 1.5 days after the unveiling.[48][49]Musk updated the number of preorders to 250,000 on November 26.[50]

In January 2020,Automobile Magazinenamed Cybertruck the "Concept Car of the Year" for 2019.[51]

In October 2021, Tesla removed the Cybertruck's pricing and specifications from its website without explanation, while still accepting deposits.[52]An updated prototype was spotted undergoing testing in December 2021. The newer prototype could be distinguished from the original (2019) by the presence of a largewindshield wiperand the omission of the truck's front light bar.[53]

At the 2022 Annual Shareholders meeting, in response to a question, Elon Musk stated that final specifications and pricing would be materially different from those unveiled on theconcept vehiclein 2019.[54]

Preorders were temporarily shut down prior to the delivery event on November 30, 2023.[55]Since the delivery event, the price for a deposit was increased to $250.[56]

Pilot production

Release Candidate testing inSan Mateo, Californiaduring October 2023

Franz von Holzhausen drove a prototype to the Petersen Automotive Museum for an event in late June 2023.[57]

In July 2023, the first Cybertruck was built on the production line atGigafactory Texas;[58]and Tesla clarified in October that this waspilot production.[59]

Delivery

Production-specification Cybertrucks were sent to Tesla showrooms starting in late November 2023.[60][61]

During the delivery event atGigafactory Texason November 30, 2023, Tesla delivered the first 10 or 12 production units to customers.[62][63]The event featured a 30-minute presentation including a demonstration where the Cybertruck's armored glass successfully withstood a baseball thrown by von Holzhausen.[64]During the delivery event the speed of the Cybertruck was highlighted as being able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 2.6 seconds which was demonstrated by a video of the Cybertruck winning a drag race with aPorsche 911while also towing another Porsche 911,[65]which Musk claimed was over a distance of1⁄4mi (0.40 km), but based on pavement markings and grandstand position atSacramento Raceway Park,where the race was recorded, was more likely to be1⁄8mi (0.20 km).[66]

At the delivery event, final pricing, availability, and product details were also announced. Three models were announced: single-motor RWD, dual-motor AWD, and a tri-motor "Cyberbeast". The RWD model base price was US$60,990 to be available in 2025. Its range was 250 mi (400 km) with a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h). The all wheel drive was to be available in 2024 at a starting price of $79,990, with a range of 340 mi (550 km) and a top speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). The tri-motor Cyberbeast variant was offered at $99,990, also to be available in 2024.[55]Compared to the 2019 unveiling of the concept Cybertruck, base prices were substantially more expensive by US$21,000–39,000, depending on the model, an increase of 52.9% to 82.1%.[67]

Design

Inspiration and styling

A lineup of preproduction Tesla vehicles, including the 2019 Cybertruck prototype, on display in September 2020

According to Musk, the design of the Cybertruck was inspired byBlade Runnerand "Wet Nellie",theLotus Espritdriven byJames BondinThe Spy Who Loved Me,which doubled as a submarine.[68]In June 2019, Musk noted that anamphibious vehicledesign concept was possible.[69][70]Musk had bought a Wet Nellie used in the filming at a 2013Sotheby'sauction.[68]

In aMusk biographybyWalter Isaacson,Musk's son Saxon was quoted as asking "why doesn't the future look like the future?", which Musk used as an inspiration for the design[71]and repeated during the delivery event.[63][72]Lars Moravyconfirmed Musk's involvement: "Elon threw in that it had to drive like a sports car but have all the utility of a pick-up truck... basically, we were sweating bullets". von Holzhausen stated the design process "started [by] unpacking existing pick-up trucks and realis[ing] that the market hasn't changed at all. [...] LikeGandini,we wanted to do something dramatic that changed everything. I had this simple idea right in the beginning, this exoskeleton idea, a low-resolution looking type of truck. And out of that side project we made a full-size clay model to show Elon. And he's like, 'that's what we're doing.'"[5]

Syd Mead,Blade Runner's artistic director, called the Cybertruck "stylistically breathtaking" shortly after the unveiling.[73]Frank Stephensonwas critical, calling the design "almost repulsive" but tempered his criticism by noting it "has the potential to be extremely beautiful" by softening the hard lines.[74]Automotive designer Adrian Clarke was more unsparing: "The Cybertruck is a low polygon joke that only exists in the fever dreams of Tesla fans that stands high on the smell of Elon Musk’s flatulences".[75]Giorgetto Giugiaro,credited with originating the "origami" car design trend with the Lotus Esprit,BMW M1,andDMC DeLorean,stated in 2023 that "when you step outside the norms, it's almost always seen as a provocation... the Cybertruck will surely be successful... I'm convinced it will find its admirers".[76]

Journalist Paul Niedermeyer said he was "blown away", comparing the design to Giugiaro'sMaserati Boomerang,as "never has anyone put something so uncompromising into production", adding that "in a world of look-alike cars and trucks, the Cybertruck is a very welcome addition to the streets".[77]Tom Halter wrote the polarizing design could mark the start of a new design trend for pickup trucks, arguing "the paramilitary 'stealth fighter' look of the Cybertruck successfully kicks aside the old urban cowboy look while not compromising the inherent manliness and toughness that attracts buyers to pickups in the first place".[78]

Exterior

Production-spec Cybertruck and Cyberquad in Tesla showroom (Nov 2023)

The Cybertruck usesstressed skinconstruction,[79][better source needed]which Tesla calls an "exoskeleton";[80][better source needed]this structure is used rather than thebody-on-frameconstruction typical of trucks.[81]Musk likened it to the difference betweenbiplaneandmonoplaneaircraft structures.[81]In its 2021 patent application, Tesla clarified that the vehicle would include a frame, but claimed the exterior panels served to support at least one component, such as a hinge, handle, bolt, motor, or interior trim panel, and also provided side impact protection.[79]

The exterior stainless steel sheet-metal was demonstrated to bebullet-resistant.[82][better source needed]It uses up to3 mm (1⁄8in)30x-seriescold-rolledstainless steelbody panels, which cannot bestampedlike conventional automobile parts, but instead arelaser-cutand then bent along straight lines,[83][84][better source needed]resulting in afaceteddesign that has been called "low-poly"and likened toorigami.[85][better source needed]It uses the same stainless steel alloy developed by Tesla[86]in partnership withAperam[84]that Musk'sSpaceXuses on itsStarshiprocket,because of its even stress distribution and increased interior volume.[87]Earlier design concepts had proposedtitaniumouter panels, but stainless steel offered additional strength.[88]

Powertrain

Cybertruck uses electric motors with updated inverters for 800-1000 V DC input voltage.[89]A modular design was chosen that has one common inverter, one pair of induction rotor and stator, one pair of permanent magnet motor and stator and one gearbox.[89]

The dual motor AWD version uses ainduction motoron the front axle with a maximum output of 303 hp (226 kW; 307 PS) and apermanent magnet motorat the rear axle with a maximum output of 297 hp (221 kW; 301 PS) for a total power output of 600 hp (450 kW).[89][90][83]

The tri-motor version "Cyberbeast" swaps these motors (permanent magnet to front axle, induction motor to rear axle) and adds a second induction motor on the rear axle, offering a maximum combined output of 845 hp (630 kW) in Beast Mode,[6]split as 276 hp (206 kW; 280 PS) for the front motor and 284 hp (212 kW; 288 PS) for each rear motor.[89][90]

The rear-wheel drive version announced for 2025 will be equipped with a permanent magnet motor at the rear axle.[89]

Cybertruck model specifications[6][4][91][92]
Model
Specification
 Rear-wheel drive Dual-motor AWD Tri-motor AWD "Cyberbeast"
Range
(EPA est.) 		without Range Extender 250 mi (400 km) 340 mi (550 km) 320 mi (510 km)
with Range Extender ? 470 mi (760 km) or more 440 mi (710 km) or more
Performance 0 to 60 mph 6.5 sec. 4.1 sec. 2.6 sec. (withrolloutsubtracted)
Top speed 112 mph (180 km/h) 112 mph (180 km/h) 130 mph (210 km/h)
Output Power ? 600 hp (450 kW; 610 PS) 845 hp (630 kW; 857 PS)
Wheel torque ? 7,435 lb⋅ft (10,081 N⋅m) 10,296 lb⋅ft (13,960 N⋅m)
Hauling capacity Payload ? 2,500 lb (1,100 kg)
Towing 7,500 lb (3,400 kg) 11,000 lb (5,000 kg)
Availability 2025 2024

Suspension, chassis and steering

Cybertruck features activeair suspensionat both axles. The truck hasself-leveling suspensionthat can compensate for variable load.[82]Up to 17.4 inches (44 cm) of ground clearance are provided,[4]with a 35 degreeapproach angle,and 28 degreedeparture angle.[38]

Interior view, 2019prototype

The Cybertruck featuressteer-by-wire.The steering wheel completes turns with less than a 360 degree rotation, 170° in each direction.[93]Four-wheel steering(rear wheels up to 10°) reduces theturning circle.[63]

Range, battery, and charging

Dual motor all-wheel drive is specified with an estimated range of 340 mi (550 km), while Cyberbeast models have a range of 320 mi (510 km).[93]On November 30, 2023, an RWD model with a range of 250 mi (400 km) was announced for delivery in 2025.

The Cybertruck has an 816 V nominal, 150 Ah[90][94]structural battery pack with a maximum capacity of 123 kWh and is claimed to charge at a maximum rate of 350 kW at appropriate charging stations supplying 800V DC power, like the Tesla Supercharger v4.[5]The pack serves as a structural member and is composed oflithium-ion cells in the 4680 size;given a stated energy density of 170 Wh/kg for the entire pack, the overall battery pack weight is approximately 720 kg (1,590 lb).[90]At 400V DC stations, such as earlier Superchargers, it is split internally into two parallel 400V sub-batteries to charge natively without internal power conversion,[95]at a maximum rate of 250 kW.[4]Up to 128 or 136 mi (206 or 219 km) (tri-motor or dual-motor versions, respectively) of range can be added in 15 minutes of charging.[4]The on-board charger can accept AC power at a maximum rate of 11.5 kW.[4]

Range extender

The dual-motor and tri-motor configurations can be ordered with a "range extender" option which adds a 50 kWh battery to the vehicle. The battery occupies approximately1⁄3of the truck bed and increases range by 120–130 mi (190–210 km). It is intended for long trips or towing heavy things up mountains.[96]The range extender is priced at US$16,000.[93]Charging rates and architecture of the optional range extender battery were not disclosed at the November 2023 delivery event.[5]

Vehicle-provided power

Main article:Tesla Powershare

Cybertruck offers up to 9.6 kW ofvehicle-to-load (V2L)continuous AC power through five conventional outlets, matching the output of aFord F-150 Lightning:[97]

  • Four 120 V 20 A outlets (NEMA 5-20), two in the bed and two in the cabin
  • One 240 V 40 A outlet (NEMA 14-50) in the bed

In addition, Cybertruck also supports up to 11.5 kW AC output forvehicle-to-home (V2H),orvehicle-to-vehicle (V2V)charging.[98][99]A Tesla Wall Connector and either a Tesla Gateway or Powerwall are required to enable bidirectional loads to home or another vehicle.[100]

48-volt electrical system

The Cybertruck uses a48-volt electrical system,reducing 70% of the wiring in the vehicle.[101]

Bed (vault)

Rear view, 2019 prototype

The bed is 72 in (1,800 mm) long and 48 in (1,200 mm) wide. It has a motorizedroller shutterstyletonneaucover enclosing 67 cu ft (1.9 m3).[102][103]Tesla calls this enclosed space "the vault", because of the additional security the company says it provides.[38]The bed has sloped side walls.[104]When the tonneau cover is closed, it covers the rear window, blocking rear visibility. Instead, the image from a rear-facing camera is shown on the center screen.[105]

There areLED light stripsalong each side, under-bed storage behind the rear wheels, and 120 and 240 VACoutlets[19]inside the tonneau. Acompressed airoutlet forpneumatic toolswas promised in 2019,[82][106]but was made an accessory item in the production version.[citation needed]The tailgate can be released remotely, but is closed manually.

Production

Cybertruck production began inGigafactory TexasinAustin, Texas,[107]with pre-production models in July 2023.[58][59]Serial production had begun by November 2023.

Availability

As of December 2023, Tesla has confirmed that the Cybertruck will be available exclusively in theUnited States,Canada,andMexico,with no plans for release in other global markets, includingEuropeandAustralia.[8][9][10]The decision to limit the Cybertruck's availability was first indicated in May 2022, when Tesla stopped taking orders for the vehicle from customers outside North America.[8]

Safety concerns

The Cybertruck's design has received criticism from automotive safety groups, including theAustralasian New Car Assessment Programand theEuro NCAP,for not conforming to standards for pedestrian and cyclist safety. Particular concerns included the high stiffness of the "exoskeleton" exterior, potentially reducingcrumple zones.The tall, flat front of the truck may increase the severity of pedestrian leg injuries.[108]

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