The Tesla Cybertruck Benefits from an Amazing Software Update

The magic of over-the-air updates is about to optimize a very specific feature of the Tesla Cybertruck.

Long and wide, the Tesla Cybertruck isn’t exactly what you’d call a ballerina. Nonetheless, the moving dynamism of Tesla’s electric pickup is quite astonishing. The reason lies in the adoption of rear-wheel steering, which ensures agility at low speeds and stability at high speeds.

Specifically, up to about 80 km/h, when the front wheels turn right, the rear wheels steer in the opposite direction. This helps improve the Cybertruck’s turning radius. At low speed, for parking maneuvers for example, the turning circle is reduced to 13.26 meters.

At higher speeds, all four wheels turn in the same direction to stabilize the rear axle. The effect is truly impressive, with other competing cars (Renault, Porsche, etc.) having already introduced this technology.

Tesla remains dissatisfied with the current results and is preparing a software update for the steering system to enhance this feature. As a reminder, the Cybertruck’s steering is said to be “by wire”. There is no mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the wheels. Sensors determine the driver’s requests and apply them to the wheels based on numerous parameters: speed, environment, movement speed, etc.

According to measurements on the first factory-produced units, the current rear wheel steering angle is only 3°. Tesla engineers could increase this up to 10°, as the wheel housings and rear steering linkages permit. This would significantly reduce the turning radius of the Cybertruck.

A little more, and Tesla will have invented the first 5-meter-long city car.

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