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While FUD abounds, as a Cybertruck AWD owner of nearly one year here are seven things I think most people don't realize about Cybertruck:
- Cybertruck is built better than most vehicles - including BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Range Rover, etc. It's just solid and everything works as it should. Best built vehicle out there and certainly the best-built Tesla by a country mile - and I've owned three others.
- Cybertruck doesn't steer, handle or brake like a truck. Steering and handling, curiously, are much better than the 2021 Model S Plaid I traded in for it. Drive in low ride height and chill most of the time and it can manage a corner or tight parking lot space easier than the Model S due to four wheel steering. Just have to remember that no matter how nimble it seems, it's still quite long.
- Steer-by-wire is revolutionary. I'm old enough to remember the early days of ABS and four wheel disc brakes which truly changed the safety and agility of many/most vehicles on the road. Steer-by-wire is...magical. You still have enough weight in wheel to feel the vehicle (fantastic tuning!) but not having to turn and turn and turn the wheel is how all vehicles should drive, always. The first time I drove one of my ICE SUV's after driving the Cybertruck for a few weeks I almost ran into a median - because I hadn't steered enough. It's effortless to drive around town or on highways.
- Cybertruck is the easiest vehicle to clean inside and out. Sprayway ammonia free and wipe off with clean microfibers for the exterior and windows. I use armor-all wipes for the interior. Can clean the whole truck inside and out in under 30 mins. It's crazy how easy it is. And no need to worry about rock chips in the paint, scratches, etc. The stainless is, literally, bulletproof and the interior materials on the seats is comfortable but thicker and more durable than that in other Tesla models.
- It's shockingly efficient. I averaged 321 Wh/mi in my 2021 Model S Plaid. In mild/hot conditions I average 333 Wh/mi (or better) in my Cybertruck AWD for over 350 miles of real-world range. Crazy.
- Interior storage is okay, but could be better. I added the rear underseat storage tray which helps a lot. Also have the OEM frunk net which I'd highly recommend. But I prefer the center console of the S/X/Y better due to it's deep cubby space and the S/X have active ventilation for wireless phone charging which Cybertruck does not.
- You can power your house via Cybertruck with a simple generator cord and inlet. That's all you need. No fancy Powershare. Just plug it in and flip a breaker.
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