Nevertheless, Tesla asserts an outstanding range figure.
- The Tesla Cybertruck will be arriving next year.
- Using a battery pack under 50 kWh, Tesla asserts they could achieve an estimated range of nearly 300 miles.
The Tesla Cybercab It could become the most efficient electric vehicle globally upon hitting the streets sometime next year. This was suggested by two executives from the EV company during a short chat with Sandy Munro, where they touched on some distinctive characteristics of the robotaxi.
Just as a reminder, the Tesla Cybertruck is a two-door, two-seat electric vehicle that does not include a steering wheel – instead, Tesla asserts it will have the ability to operate autonomously and serve dual purposes as an individual conveyance tool and a driverless cab service to generate income for its owner.
The Tesla Model Y stands as the brand's most compact SUV with a rooftop design, engineered primarily for peak efficiency—both in terms of driving performance and production processes. According to Lars Moravy, Tesla’s vice president of vehicle engineering, this electric vehicle can achieve an approximate real-world driving range of "nearly 300 miles" when fully charged.
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However, this number isn’t quite groundbreaking; the updated Model 3 Long Range boasts an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimated range of 363 miles. The standout feature here is actually the battery size. According to Moravy, the Cybertruck will come with a battery pack under 50 kilowatt-hours. In contrast, the Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive has an approximate usable capacity of 75 kWh.
If true, this would result in a real-world efficiency of 6 miles/kilowatt-hour, which is outstanding. By comparison, the facelifted Model 3 , which is one of the most efficient EVs out there, is rated at 4 mi/kWh, while the Lucid Air has an efficiency of 4.3 mi/kWh. In other words, the Tesla Cybercab would have a 50% higher efficiency than the Model 3.
The vehicle's design and production methods greatly enhance efficiency. As stated by Franz von Holzhausen, Tesla’s Chief Designer, the tear-shaped body significantly contributes to lowering energy usage. Additionally, maintaining a lightweight structure is crucial for this improvement.
Although the executives didn’t reveal the exact weight of the new two-door electric vehicle, they mentioned that its body is constructed using unpainted polyurethane sheets. During production, color is applied directly to these panels; therefore, scratches won’t expose an underlying base layer, reducing the visibility of marks and dings.
Actually, the car has minimal paint coverage, resulting in reduced production expenses and possibly decreased repair costs should anything go awry.
The two executives reaffirmed that the Tesla Cybertruck is set for a commercial release in 2026. Equipment for production is being put into place at the Texas Gigafactory, with initial prototype models anticipated to be produced this upcoming summer.
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