Cyberbeast on the way, my first EV ever!

[TT Viper]

This was my first EV as well. I daily drove some nice sporty cars before it—Corvette, M5, AMG GT S—so I totally get the whole ICE thing. I absolutely love the Cybertruck though, and I’ll never go back to ICE for my daily driver!

I’ve done all kinds of mods to it now (and keep adding more). It’s become a new hobby I didn’t know I needed. I’m now completely addicted to FSD too.

I still enjoy ICE cars—I’m literally doing a frame-up restoration on a C3 Corvette right now, for example—but my AMG sits forlornly in the garage parked next to my CT. I find myself using it only once or twice a month to keep the battery charged, the fuel from spoiling, and the seals limber. I do still enjoy it, but if I had to choose today, I’d keep only the beast.

As an aside, I’m not sure who your home power provider is in Florida, but if it’s FPL, look seriously at their EV home charger program (FPL EVolution). They just changed their rate structure, so I’m not sure of the current specifics for new users, but I’m paying a flat $38 a month for unlimited night and weekend charging (plus all major holidays). This covers 95% of my charging needs. I only use Superchargers on extended trips.

By the way, I also now have zero charger or range anxiety. You might have a bit now since it’s all new to you, but the Tesla Supercharging network, software, and infrastructure are incredible—it all just works. Welcome to the club!



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Awesome info, I will definitely look into the FPL as that's who we have and that is exactly the times I would charge. Love the AMG GTS as well, always thought it was a gorgeous car.

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[TT Viper]

CONGRATS!! One word of caution: This car (I have a 9/2024 Cyberbeast) will crush your desire to own so many other cars. The acceleration is what I call surgical meaning you can literally place the car anywhere you want. Beyond blinding!. I am 18 months in and obsessed. Seldom drive my 2006 Boxtser with a $45,000 4.3 liter build. ENJOY!!

I hope not, too much money wrapped up in it not to drive it! Nice to know there are so many "car guys" on here.

 

[HaulingAss]

Never owned an EV but fell in love with the Cybertruck. I am a huge "car guy" and a huge horsepower person. My fun car is a 2004 Dodge Viper with a built 522 stroker and twin 78mm turbos built by Underground Racing in Charlotte. This is my 4th Viper, the other 3 were all supercharged ranging from 700-990 rwhp, had a built Mustang, and had an FBO E85 GTR (really fun car). I have never not modded a car or it was already modded when I purchased.

I live in Florida and this is my work truck for my businesses, and I drive about 35k miles a year, mostly highway traveling between companies. My current truck is a 2021 F150 Rocky Ridge (5.0 Coyote V8 motor with a Livernois tuner) which I have really enjoyed but the driving is killing my body and time with so much windshield time I can actually get stuff done while in the truck. I have to have the FSD, have to have a truck as I transfer inventory between locations often, and the EV part is a nice bonus as I was spending about $7k a year on gas. I ordered a 2026 Premium AWD and was in the queue for a couple weeks waiting on a VIN assignment and would always check the sites for a good deal on a lightly used one and happen to stumble on a 2025 Cyberbeast with 14k miles. Made a call, purchased on the phone, and waiting for it to be shipped to FL. Wife hates it but she hasn't been in one and is judging from the exterior look. I am beyond excited to join the club. All the threads have been very helpful as I am sure the learning curve is going to be steep with all the technology which I am not used to, hell 2 of the Vipers didn't even have traction control lol.

Mike

Congrats!

Remember to respect the power and acceleration. It sounds like you have experience with powerful ICE vehicles but this is a little different for two reasons:

1) Probably accelerates faster
2) Doesn't make a big roar and a bunch of vibration to clue you in to just how fast you are already going! It's smooth, silent and potentially disastrous (to those who don't respect it).

Keep your head on your shoulders and you'll be fine. Enjoy!

 

[tingmo13]

and you will learn that the Louder, the Slower

 

[RoboTaxi]

CONGRATS!! One word of caution: This car (I have a 9/2024 Cyberbeast) will crush your desire to own so many other cars. The acceleration is what I call surgical meaning you can literally place the car anywhere you want. Beyond blinding!. I am 18 months in and obsessed. Seldom drive my 2006 Boxtser with a $45,000 4.3 liter build. ENJOY!!

The only other thing to own is an older 5 speed civic or Vw bug. Something slow and you feel the road.

 

[mrT027]

Congratulations to you, and I hope it exceeds your expectations and enjoy many years of happy and trouble free ownership.
..... I am also constantly looking, but not quite ready to buy yet.....however my day is coming soon

 

[HaulingAss]

Congratulations to you, and I hope it exceeds your expectations and enjoy many years of happy and trouble free ownership.
..... I am also constantly looking, but not quite ready to buy yet.....however my day is coming soon

Nobody needs a high performance pickup that drives like a sportscar, but if your finances are compatible, I don't think you are very likely to be disappointed. I'm convinced there is no better all-purpose vehicle available at any price!

 

[A-AY-RON]

Beautifull Gen V you have! I had 2 GTS's both 97 blue & white (wish I kept those) with Roe supercharger and then an 03 with a Paxton, I am in love with turbo's now!

Much appreciated. Had a '00 GTS and '03 SRT-10 prior. I was never able to afford the Nth Moto TT kit for my '15 GT. Even after 10 years of heads/cam, I keep wasting money on other hobbies and the TT prices keep going up

 

[CyberT]

Welcome Mike, my wife hated it too until she stole it from me and now drives it everyday while I daily drive a Toyota Camry ..

Such is life..

Me too, except I get her Model3. And only 2 days a week. But she loves to find excuses to drive it.

 

[CyberGus]

Nobody needs a high performance pickup that drives like a sportscar

Shut your filthy mouth

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[soonerdy]

The truck is going to blow your mind every single day.

I echo this sentiment and I'm in the all-wheel drive turtle!

 

[soonerdy]

BTW, go ahead and order your cyberfridge now. You will love it.

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