Cybertruck Range Test: 416 Wh/mi with Rooftop Tent and Rack by Mars Adventure Gear

[Mars Adventure Gear]

We recently introduced the world’s slimmest hardshell rooftop tent, the Mars Aeroblade, measuring just 3.48” thick, and the response has been overwhelming. We sold out the first batch in under a week, quickly followed by the second and third. We’ve just placed an order for another 100 units to keep up with demand. (Apologies to those who waited over 5 weeks—we hear you!)

As interest has grown, many customers have asked how the Aeroblade, when paired with our Expedition Full Rack System, impacts the Cybertruck’s driving range.

While some competitors choose to take shots at our work, we stay focused on what matters: building high-quality gear for real adventurers, backed by real-world performance, not marketing spin.



Over the holidays, we went on a camping trip and decided to test it ourselves. We documented a 38-mile drive with no editing except for time-lapse speed-up—and even with elevation gain, fully loaded gear, full rack, and rooftop tent, the Cybertruck achieved an impressive 416 Wh/mi. In plain terms: that’s nearly zero range loss compared to the stock configuration.

Ok fine, human language….

Even with all your overlanding gear onboard, you can still expect to get close to 300 miles on a single charge.

By the way…

We forgot to install our integrated Wind Deflector, so the result could have been even better!


Test Details:

• Vehicle: 2024 Tesla Cybertruck AWD
  
  
• Setup: Mars Aeroblade Rooftop Tent + Mars Expedition Rack System (Full) + Mars Expedition Lightbars (Rear)
  
  
• Cargo: 2 adults, a truckbed full of camping gear
  
  
• Distance: 38.4 miles total
  
  
• Driving Conditions: ~95% highway
  
  
• Elevation: Minor elevation gain (uphill route)
  
  
• Ambient temperature: 86 degrees
  
  
• Start Address: 475 Rohnert Park Expy, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
  
  
• End Address: 3rd St #340, San Rafael, CA 94901
  

Even while climbing elevation and cruising at highway speeds, the Cybertruck delivered impressive energy efficiency. That’s a testament to the aerodynamic design of MarsAG gear — engineered not just for rugged utility, but also for high-speed efficiency. The low-drag silhouette of the Aeroblade and the streamlined profile of the Expedition Rack reduce turbulence and keep airflow tight, minimizing range loss.

For Cybertruck owners who want to explore without compromise, this test shows it’s possible to stay efficient and expedition-ready at the same time.

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[thecybertruckguy]

416Wh/mi is actually mental. Kudos to the team on that incredible efficiency!

 

[FL370]

Speed? Would like to see a longer ride comparison as well. At least 90 to a 100 miles round trip so to even out any elevation changes. Otherwise impressive.

 

[CyberGuyHawaii]

That’s pretty good! I get 375 wh/mi with the Cybercamper.

 

[carsonag01]

That’s pretty good! I get 375 wh/mi with the Cybercamper.

At what speed? If you're on an island, I'd imagine you're not going 75-80 MPH regularly like we Texans do ?

 

[oatmilklatte]

300 miles on a single charge is impressive!

 

[shopaholic]

It’s pretty good wH efficiency , but wish you’d offer a tent that fits over the bed rails, even though it’s going to be smaller. Good for one person and don’t need the rack !

 

[Mars Adventure Gear]

Speed? Would like to see a longer ride comparison as well. At least 90 to a 100 miles round trip so to even out any elevation changes. Otherwise impressive.

We keep the same speed as the traffic in the left most lane as you can see from the video. When crusing on the highway, the speed range is kept between 60-70 (speed limit here is 65).

We try to replicate the most accurate real-world usage without breaking the law

 

[scottyah]

good start, but you should call a cyberbuddy without the roof rack, fill up the trucks with same weight etc and drive out same time to see what the range change is. One data point showing efficiency is nice, but not particularly useful for people wanting to know the range impact

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