2024 Tesla Cybertruck Beast Tested: Space Truckin

An Out-of-this-World Electric Pickup Truck Experience

Questioning reality in the quickest pickup on the planet. Is that real? That’s the reaction the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck elicits from bystanders who can’t believe their eyes. This radical electric truck looks like it drove straight out of a sci-fi movie with its angular, stainless steel exoskeleton design.

But the Cybertruck is very much real, and it backs up its otherworldly looks with performance that will warp your perception of what an electric pickup can do. The top tri-motor “Cyberbeast” model can hit 60 mph in just 2.6 seconds – as quick as a Lamborghini Huracán supercar.

Yet it retains immense truck utility, with the ability to tow up to 11,000 lbs and a lockable, load-bearing tonneau cover you can stand on. This blend of insane performance, unique design, and truck practicality makes the Cybertruck a truly one-of-a-kind vehicle.

Driving the Tesla Cybertruck: A New Frontier

Getting behind the wheel (or should I say “squircle” steering yoke) of the Cybertruck is an experience unlike any other truck. The steer-by-wire system takes some getting used to with its variable steering ratio, but you quickly adapt.

The rear-wheel steering also enhances maneuverability, allowing tighter turns than even a Ford F-250. And with the low center of gravity from the battery pack, the Cybertruck has remarkably car-like handling for something so massive.

Safety innovations abound from the lack of side impact beams (the stainless steel body is that strong) to redundant steering and braking components. Even the air suspension adjusts to a firm setting if it loses power when towing or hauling.

Tesla rethought every aspect of pickup truck design with the Cybertruck, and it shows in the innovative driving experience behind the wheel.

Unmatched Power and Capability

Under the cold-rolled stainless steel shell, the Cybertruck packs incredible performance from its tri-motor electric powertrain:

• 834 hp and 1,000 lb-ft torque (tri-motor)
• 0-60 mph in 2.6 seconds
• Up to 500+ miles of range
• 11,000 lbs max tow rating
• 3,500 lbs max payload

The size and power are immense, but the Cybertruck manages impressive efficiency for its capability. Design details like a curved front trunk, tapered body, and windswept tonneau cover maximize aero performance.

So whether hauling a trailer cross-country or putting the Ludicrous acceleration to the test, the Cybertruck delivers incredible performance per charge.

A Truck Optimized for the Future

The Cybertruck’s innovative nature isn’t just confined to the drivetrain and body design. The interior is minimalistic and centered around a massive 18.5″ touchscreen that controls most functions.

An available video rearview “mirror” takes up part of this display when the tonneau cover is closed. And a full self-driving system will be enabled via over-the-air updates for the top Cyberbeast trim.

Speaking of updates, the Cybertruck will continue getting new features and tweaks delivered straight from Tesla as they optimize the software and fine-tune the driving experience.

While the $121,985 price of a loaded tri-motor model is hefty, lower trims start at $62,985 when a single-motor RWD version arrives next year. That’s reasonably affordable for a truck that so thoroughly reinvents the concept of a personal utility vehicle.

Tesla Cybertruck Final Thoughts

Love it or hate its looks, the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck is an undeniably impressive feat of automotive engineering and design. It takes the functionality and capability expected of a truck and supercharges it with Tesla’s industry-leading electric performance and tech.

The Cybertruck feels like a vehicle from the future today. It may take some getting used to, but early adopters will be driving one of the most ambitious and groundbreaking trucks ever produced. Buckle up and get ready for the automotive world to be disrupted yet again.

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