Cyber Truck Dual Motor Range Question

[CyberGus]

Thing is, 200+ miles someone is going to have to pee.

Damnit, now I gotta go

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[L3it3R]

I've put over 12k miles on mine and it does about the same as my M3P.

 

[ABLions25]

I live in Ohio and have a house in Tennessee as well. My trip is about 255 miles. This summer I had no issue making the trip in either direction without stopping to charge. I set the cruise on 75mph and arrive with 40-50 miles (cyber wheels). I would say 90% of my drive is interstate as I don’t like to take the curvy roads in TN.

If I have my kids with me, I usually plan a bathroom stop at Buc’ees, and plug in for the 10 minutes we’re inside.

I am very familiar with that Buc'ees! We usually stop there anyway as a mid way point anyway for a bathroom break. Good to know I can just plug it in for 10 to 15 minutes to recover some range. If you see another Cybertruck at Buc'ees next year come by and say hello!

 

[24tex24]

I am very familiar with that Buc'ees! We usually stop there anyway as a mid way point anyway for a bathroom break. Good to know I can just plug it in for 10 to 15 minutes to recover some range. If you see another Cybertruck at Buc'ees next year come by and say hello!

Buc-ees is dangerous. When roadtripping, we can't get out of there without spending at least $100. Mind you that is for 5-6 people and we are having dinner, plus snacks, plus beaver nuggets...

 

[ABLions25]

The internet is a cesspool. Except here. Here is awesome.

I can make a 300mi+ trip sure, but I would start with 100% SoC (which I don't usually do) and arrive with almost no range left. Since charging slows at the pack gets fuller, it would take well over an hour to SuperCharge to 100%, but I could easily stop for 10-15 minutes to add 50 miles of range.

Thanks to regenerative braking, weight has minimal effect on range. The range killer is drag, either by towing or excessive speed. Elevation plays a part as well, but that mostly evens-out with regen.

It really is! I've never seen people get so upset about a vehicle that is not forced on them. Valley of trolls out there.

I appreciate the insight, thank you!

 

[ABLions25]

Buc-ees is dangerous. When roadtripping, we can't get out of there without spending at least $100. Mind you that is for 5-6 people and we are having dinner, plus snacks, plus beaver nuggets...

Buc-33s is a wild place. People go nuts in there but those bathrooms are second to none and the brisket is top notch!

 

[ABLions25]

I picked up my CT in June in NJ and it's been pretty consistent 336 Wh/mi over 3,500 miles ranging from very hot to near-freezing in the mornings now. Yes, efficiency drops as temps drop, and running 75+ is a lot worse efficiency than running 65+ but if you catch the occasional big rig draft you can do even better. But that's 336 Wh/mi in four months across a range of conditions - that's my lifetime average which puts real-world range on my AWD around 360 miles.

Even in winter, loaded, I'd be surprised if you could not get 250-280 miles and that's if you didn't pre-condition on departure. If you do pre-condition then expect to do better as the energy used in the first hour+ will be a lot less as you're not trying to heat the cabin and battery pack all that much from stored energy and just maintaining interior temps which is a lot less draw.

Key things to watch are your tire pressures, even a few PSI too low will significantly impact range and the aforementioned pre-conditioning. Unless there is a massive elevation change, like 8-10,000 feet, I think you'll be more than fine.

PS I'm running all-terrains with no wheel covers (not available to me yet). If you go with all-seasons and wheel covers you should do better.

Great info, thank you for the reply. When we make that trip I will definitely be pre-conditioning it and charge to 100% just to be safe. Most of the time we make the trip it isn't super cold but I was trying to think of worse case scenario.

 

[ABLions25]

Also, go ahead and install the app "PlugShare" and you can find free chargers out in the wild to supplement or backup your plans.

Range anxiety is something you will shed after about a week of driving. After you go through all 4 seasons you will be a range estimating expert. As far as making it in one go without charging, I would generally recommend that as it's more healthy to keep your truck around 50% SoC (state of charge) when you aren't traveling long distance.

Long distance trips you should generally run down to 15-20% when you are first learning, but always let the built in navigation guide you. It calculates and optimizes your trip for you. Use Tesla's Trip planner to scout ahead.

Pro tip: go ahead and run wiring, breakers, boxes, etc for your level 2 charging. Getting it done far in advance will allow you to really enjoy your experience to the fullest on day one.

Great tips and thank you for breaking it down. I'm still getting used to some of the terminology and metrics of an EV. Will definitely be getting the charging set up ready at home and will also be installing one at the lakehouse in TN so I can charge there for the trip back.

 

[Gaximus]

You’ll have no issues whatsoever at that distance, don’t think you’ll even need to start at 100% charge(probably should the first couple of times to get a feel for it). Just be sure to put your destination in the CT Navigation, worse case scenario is you’ll get a “stay below 70mph” to get to your destination.

 

[ABLions25]

Thank you everyone for your replies and advice. It's exactly what I needed to hear. Most of the time we make this trip it won't be in super cold conditions but I was trying to plan out worse case scenario. To be honest I am clueless on the elevation aspect of it but from my unsophisticated perspective the majority of the trip is pretty flat with slight elevations (not mountains or anything). When I'm traveling with the family we do typically stop regardless at Buc-ees which does have charging ports.

I think this will seal the deal for me! Can't thank you guys enough and I will report back once I make the purchase. Very excited about it!

 

[mongo]

You’ll have no issues whatsoever at that distance, don’t think you’ll even need to start at 100% charge(probably should the first couple of times to get a feel for it). Just be sure to put your destination in the CT Navigation, worse case scenario is you’ll get a “stay below 70mph” to get to your destination.

Might not need 100%, but home charging is cheaper than on the road (if it comes to that) and letting it do the final 20% overnight with a scheduled end time helps get the pack at temp for the trip.
Especially if doing a weekend trip with short turn around, the more charge one starts with the less charging needed.
(Our long travels are mostly 400 mile round trip same day double same supercharger events into a charging desert. Longest was a one day 550 mile round trip double supercharger trip.)

 

[HaulingAss]

Hey everyone,

I've been following this forum for a while but finally decided to join!

Yesterday, I had the chance to test drive a Cybertruck, and I absolutely loved it. I’m set on purchasing one next year, which will also be my first EV so I am a little new to this space. I’m leaning towards the dual-motor version.

I do have a question, though. I live in Ohio, but we have a property in Tennessee, and I make this trip frequently with my family (wife and two young kids). According to Google Maps, it’s about 220 miles, mostly highway at around 75 mph, with the last 70 miles or so averaging 60 mph. We’d usually have a couple of bags but not a ton of weight. Temps would range anywhere to winter temps (cold / mild snow) to warmer summer temps upwards of 90 degrees.

When I search online, I tend to see a lot of negative stories about Cybertruck range, but here, I find more optimistic perspectives from real owners. Based on your experiences, would I realistically be able to make this trip on a single charge, or would I need to plan a charging stop? Also, not sure if this matters, but my daughter would likely use the rear screen for streaming during the trip.

Thanks in advance, and I really appreciate this community! Looking forward to hearing your insights—getting a positive answer will definitely seal the deal for me (and help me convince my wife this is a good purchase lol).

That trip would be a piece of cake on one charge, winter or summer. The great thing about an EV these days is how many fast chargers there are. If you forgot to charge to 100% before you left, just plug in for 10 minutes while you take a freeway break, you will have range to spare.

Also, if you are a newbie with range anxiety, just know that if it ever starts to look questionable, you can just slow down 5-10 mph and make it easily. I prefer to do a quick Supercharger stop so I can drive as fast as I like. I did the last 30 miles of my freeway trip yesterday at 88-92 mph and, while the energy remaining did start dropping rapidly, it didn't matter because I had a lot more range than I needed. And that is generally the case.

Actually, I was driving so fast simply because I wanted to test the Supercharging of my Cybertruck. I've owned it since April 10th and used it around a 4 county area of Washington and have never even come close to needing to Supercharge it. By driving at 88-92 mph for 30 more miles I was able to get the SOC down to 23% by the time I reached the last Supercharger before my home. So I set the Charge Limit to 60%, plugged in and went into Bob's Burger and Brew for lunch. Before I could even order my food, I had to go move the truck! Had I been on a long trip, I might have just let it sit there and charge to 80-90% (I only saw one other car use the Superchargers).

The best reason to charge to 100% before departing home is to save money (Superchargers cost 3-4 times my home electricity). The time spent Supercharging is pretty minimal and helps break up what would be a long slog into manageable segments that make me enjoy travel more.

 

[TJCJr9999]

Hey everyone,

I've been following this forum for a while but finally decided to join!

Yesterday, I had the chance to test drive a Cybertruck, and I absolutely loved it. I’m set on purchasing one next year, which will also be my first EV so I am a little new to this space. I’m leaning towards the dual-motor version.

I do have a question, though. I live in Ohio, but we have a property in Tennessee, and I make this trip frequently with my family (wife and two young kids). According to Google Maps, it’s about 220 miles, mostly highway at around 75 mph, with the last 70 miles or so averaging 60 mph. We’d usually have a couple of bags but not a ton of weight. Temps would range anywhere to winter temps (cold / mild snow) to warmer summer temps upwards of 90 degrees.

When I search online, I tend to see a lot of negative stories about Cybertruck range, but here, I find more optimistic perspectives from real owners. Based on your experiences, would I realistically be able to make this trip on a single charge, or would I need to plan a charging stop? Also, not sure if this matters, but my daughter would likely use the rear screen for streaming during the trip.

Thanks in advance, and I really appreciate this community! Looking forward to hearing your insights—getting a positive answer will definitely seal the deal for me (and help me convince my wife this is a good purchase lol).

Relax, I have a beast and driving like a retiree that I m, I can get 400 wh/mile, so I can get at least 200 miles with electrons to spare on my 75% charge limit. I have taken many 3.5 hour trips and I just stop at my favorite Wawa plug in, go to the rest room, get a coffee, unplug and travel on. I just took a 160 mile trip and burned about 200 miles of charge, which I charge to 75% of the battery max. 200 miles will be cake, as long as you don't drive like a "Jersey Cheese cutter" and fly by all of the idiots on the road.

 

[Gaximus]

Might not need 100%, but home charging is cheaper than on the road (if it comes to that) and letting it do the final 20% overnight with a scheduled end time helps get the pack at temp for the trip.
Especially if doing a weekend trip with short turn around, the more charge one starts with the less charging needed.
(Our long travels are mostly 400 mile round trip same day double same supercharger events into a charging desert. Longest was a one day 550 mile round trip double supercharger trip.)

I said "might not" because the OP's original post said the trip was 240miles. And it shouldn't need 100% charge to make that. and it if they make that trip often, it wouldn't be good on the battery to charge to 100% often.

 

[mongo]

I said "might not" because the OP's original post said the trip was 240miles. And it shouldn't need 100% charge to make that. and it if they make that trip often, it wouldn't be good on the battery to charge to 100% often.

Yah, and I was supporting that it might not, but is still handy depending what's at the other end if the trip.

As I understand it, high SOC impacts are mostly at higher temperatures and longer duration. Charging just before departure reduces both of those.
20% is about three hours of charging and one hour of driving. So side trips is less impact than leaving the pack at 100% for a day.

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