What is the Tesla Cybertruck’s range extender?
This page is translated from the original post "Qu’est-ce que le prolongateur d’autonomie du Tesla Cybertruck ?" in French.
- 01/12/2023 10:48
Among the numerous announcements made during the launch of the Tesla Cybertruck, mention is made of an “+Range Extender” option. What is it?
We are somewhat Tesla hindered regarding the range of their new Cybertruck. The vehicle is large and heavy, so there are no miracles.
The base Propulsion version is rated for 402 km of range, which is about 300 km in real life. That’s not much. For the Dual Motor and Cyberbeast versions, which are even heavier due to a more substantial battery powering two or three motors, the official ranges are still 547 km and 515 km respectively.
To address this, Tesla announces a range extender, available only for the Dual Motor and Cyberbeast versions, which would be able to extend the range by about 150 km. That is a theoretical total of just over 700 km.
This “+Range Extender” actually consists of a removable additional battery that fits into the rear bed. Its footprint would reduce the payload capacity by approximately 1/3. Its estimated price is around 16,000 USD before tax, according to American specialized media. It is not an additional internal combustion engine operating as a generator.
Tesla specifies that this device would be especially useful during long trips or heavy towing, with the Tesla Cybertruck capable of towing up to 4,990 kg!
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