Tesla has delayed the release of its range extender for the Cybertruck and downgraded the number of additional miles for the dual-motor version of the truck, as noted by Electrics. The reduced range and lag are just another reason the Cybertruck, which has seen some major changes from its initial announcement, has struggled to live up to its hype.
Previously, Tesla said the range extender, which will take up a good portion of the Cybertruck's cargo area, would give the dual-motor Cybertruck an estimated total range of 470 miles.
But the company has since downgraded that estimate by 25 miles and says the extender offers an estimated range of 445 miles. (Without the extender, Tesla expects the Cybertruck to have an estimated range of 325 miles.)
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Tesla still says the three-motor “Cyberbeast” will achieve an estimated range of 440 miles with the extender if you get the standard tires.
Tesla also says the range extender will be available in mid-2025, later than the original early 2025. Electrics Reports. The estimated cost of the extender is $16,000 and it must be installed at a Tesla service center, according to the Cybertruck website.