An American traveled 16,000 km in a Cybertruck. Here is his review

After completing his first 10,000 miles behind the wheel of his Tesla Cybertruck, an American customer shares his verdict on the electric pickup.

Tesla enthusiasts form a real community on the Internet and social media. They share all their adventures and experiences, from the most enlightening to the most quirky. But all the information found there is very interesting.

Thus, one of the first Americans to receive a Tesla Cybertruck has published a comprehensive review of his 10,000 miles (16,000 km) traveled in one month. He details his experience with comfort, range, and charging. First, he quickly mentions being annoyed by the constant curiosity of other road users. Funny at first, but tiring over time. This aspect will diminish with time.

Next, it is necessary to define the chosen model: the All Wheel Drive (AWD) Dual Motor version priced at $80,000 before taxes, with a promised range of 340 miles, or approximately 547 km, with the 123 kW battery.

Regarding this, there is quite a disappointment: even when charged to 100%, this owner admits he has never been able to go beyond 206 miles (306 km) with his Cybertruck during these 16,000 km of experience. And with an 80% charge, as recommended at Superchargers, that range drops to 164 miles (264 km).

The customer admits to having a rather dynamic driving style, but again, this is an average not a one-off—spread over 10,000 miles. So, the result is revealing. The consumption averages 37.2 kWh / 100 km in mixed cycle, reaching up to 55.9 kWh / 100 km on the highway.

Charging speed was another point of stress. On the older Tesla V2 chargers at Superchargers, still dominant in the USA, a full charge with 150 kW power can take up to 2 hours! The 123 kW cells in the battery take a long time to fill. On the newer V3 chargers of 250 kW, it still takes a full hour to recharge.

An incredible driving pleasure

Sure, the large central screen in the cabin may have visibility issues and the rear tailgate cover may present sealing problems (a common risk with early models of a new vehicle), but this customer otherwise reports being very satisfied with the driving experience.

Comfort, audio system, interior space, seat support, maneuverability (with four-wheel steering), and acceleration have won over this tester.

In conclusion, the real disappointment lies in the range and charging speed of the Tesla Cybertruck. Both aspects are interconnected: having limited driving distance is one thing, but slow charging makes long trips a serious problem.

It’s up to Tesla to address this crucial issue, which has contributed significantly to its reputation, to ensure a successful commercial future for its Cybertruck.

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