CYBERBEAST review from longtime Tesla owner

[FutureTruck]

Double the charging time I think is the biggest shock coming from other Teslas

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[KOL2000]

Congrats!! Waiting on my beast delivery! I cannot wait! Did you apply for long term Tesla early delivery program?

no just ordered within 30 seconds of when Elon said we could order (I was at the reveal in Hawthorne).

 

[KOL2000]

Double the charging time I think is the biggest shock coming from other Teslas

yup

 

[KOL2000]

I love it! Thank you for this awesome summary review of the Cyberbeast. I'm in Texas; still waiting for my VIN for the Cyberbeast and config for my Cybertruck DM. Any idea about a shade for the giant windshield? I plan on ceramic tint it but still want a light blocking shade. Thanks again for sharing your initial impressions ?

Ive only had a few days but will get it tinted. When the sun is shining I found the Model X-esque visors work awesome unlike some folks complaining that they were useless. Perhaps it's just how you adjust the seat?

 

[Cerberus]

Excellent review, right in line with my expectations!

Patiently waiting, gonna be so worth it!!

Thanks!

 

[CyberJet]

Took delivery on Tuesday this week of a Cyberbeast at the Miramar service center in San Diego. Ordered roughly 30 seconds after Elon said "and you can order it now" while I was at the reveal event Nov. 21, 2019 (see attached photo). Finalized order on 12/9/23.

I have owned teslas since early 2013, one of the first model S delivered in San Diego. Nowadays there are more Teslas around here than Toyota corollas. Delivery was great, the folks were super nice and the usual red bow on the window and red carpet. Fit and finish are nearly perfect with the exception of the front right and left not being perfectly aligned leading to a big difference in the gap of right and left front sides (see photos). I have filed a service request for that.

My daily driver is a MS plaid and I own or have owned Model X (2), Model Y (2), and original MS (P85+). I'm used to the early adopter issues and am bracing for the many issues that one encounters with driving a prototype. So far, last few hundred miles my impressions are as follows:

• Drives more like a car than a truck, as I also own an F-150 I am qualified to say that. The steer by wire takes a few minutes to get used to but once you re-wire your brain it's very intuitive and awesome. No doubt this will be standard for all Teslas in a few years.

• Love the plaid/beast drivetrain. Is it worth the extra for the difference in 4.2 to 2.6 acceleration? Probably is because if you wanted to take a stock car that ran 4.2 and make it 2.6 it would cost a lot more than that. Also, the Alcantara trim that comes with the beast is nice.

• Handling is really awesome and the customizability of the ride/handling is superbly executed

• if you are shy and dont like attention wait a couple of years before you get it. I predict that they will not be demand-constrained on these things for a decade and will sell as many as they can possibly make.

• Visibility. I have not had the A-pillar issues that some of the YouTube videos claim. Visibility is great and I am used to the rear-view mirror view on the screen. I agree with others that it is stupid that they didn't put the rear view in the actual rear view mirror, even much cheaper cars have that. I do find myself being content driving slower than with the MS plaid.

• Something I haven't heard people mention is peace of mind when you park somewhere. With all my other Teslas I have been obsessive about parking away from others to avoid being hit by doors and shopping carts. Now I park wherever I want and feel sorry for anyone that hits the car with their door- only they will have damage. The kids love kicking the truck as hard as they can. There is no other vehicle currently for sale that you can do this unless you drive an M1 Abrahms tank. Also love not worrying about curb rash anymore. I dont plan on wrapping because I like the stainless steel look .

• Charging: Expect roughly double the time for charging everywhere. Because the battery is essentially twice the size of a MY/M3, 110 outlet is 2 mi/hr, J1772 chargepoint is about 13 mi/hr, and supercharging is roughly double the time you will experience with any other Tesla. Not a complaint, just be aware.

• The audio system as others mentioned is sublime. The sounds of the motors are super cool and space age.

• This could easily be someone's daily driver, just like an F150 is for many folks.

If you all have any questions fire away.

Thank you so much for the review! Let's go Cyberbeast family! I am shy and don't really like to much attention so I will definitely wait to get it for a while. Or maybe I will go with the Rivian R1T. But I would love to test ride in a Cybertruck and preferrably a CyberBeast sometime soon! I agree about the sounds of the motors they are really cool especially at high speed. Wish there was an electric car powertrain sound maker on the internet where we could make other cool sounds like that.

 

[EMoeller]

Nice summary, thanks also for the outlet draw down rates.
And congratulations on receiving an early CyberBeast.! I'm patently waiting for my delivery 'later this year"

 

[FutureTruck]

The frunk lid finger smash is the most overhyped thing out there. I see the same people screaming from the rafters about how thousands of people will lose limbs due to the pinch points while saying the truck shutting down on the highway is just early adopter tax.

 

[MJH]

CT would be my 3rd Tesla (M3 SR+ and MYP) so it’s nice to finally read a review from someone who knows Tesla and is also a truck guy. I also own a Ram 1500.

I noticed a huge upgrade in fit and finish between our 2020 M3 and our 2023 MY.

How does the interior compare to your other Teslas?

I currently have the option to order but I’m not sure if I want to pull the trigger yet.

 

[CyberJet]

The frunk lid finger smash is the most overhyped thing out there. I see the same people screaming from the rafters about how thousands of people will lose limbs due to the pinch points while saying the truck shutting down on the highway is just early adopter tax.

Exactly. But Tesla really could have just put multiple sensors in the frunk so it senses it and doesn't close like Rivian does. Everyone's safety is very important and serious. DBLCAPCRIMPIN did a video closing the frunk on his fingers and they were unscathed I believe. Why do people miss that video but they use every video that uses something instead of fingers to make their point about it cutting fingers. Shows that its an unrealistic test to use that.

 

[FutureTruck]

Exactly. But Tesla really could have just put multiple sensors in the frunk so it senses it and doesn't close like Rivian does. Everyone's safety is very important and serious. DBLCAPCRIMPIN did a video closing the frunk on his fingers and they were unscathed I believe. Why do people miss that video but they use every video that uses something instead of fingers to make their point about it cutting fingers. Shows that its an unrealistic test to use that.

Tesla could have done about 20 things to make the truck better and or safer. Rear view mirror camera, camera washer, headlight snow placement, frunk crush sensors, the list goes on. They did not include those things to reduce cost and increase production speed. The frunk thing is just a bad optic so it will get resolved where the dangerous rear visibility does not make a good tiktok and will not get changed for a while.

 

[Cyberpugs]

I opted for the AWD since I have a plaid. If I need speed for the day I will drive the plaid which is quicker than the cyberbeast. I don’t need so much speed in a truck. Or maybe I could have just sold the plaid since the cyberbeast is so fast but not stupid fast like the plaid. Now if I had a plaid x and not an S then the cyberbeast only would definitely be the answer. The cyberbeast will chomp away as sales of the X. The x will soon be discontinued.

 

[ChristoN]

their door would receive more damage for sure, but it's still painted steel (usually). steel can still scratch stainless and cause dents if there's enough force behind it. The material of the cybertruck is very good, but it's not magic. rubber covered deadblow sledge is not the same kind of thing as a painted steel car door.

I think it will be just fine.

 

[KOL2000]

CT would be my 3rd Tesla (M3 SR+ and MYP) so it’s nice to finally read a review from someone who knows Tesla and is also a truck guy. I also own a Ram 1500.

I noticed a huge upgrade in fit and finish between our 2020 M3 and our 2023 MY.

How does the interior compare to your other Teslas?

I currently have the option to order but I’m not sure if I want to pull the trigger yet.

Interior quality is superb and flawless unlike the exterior pics I posted with misaligned panel. Better than my plaid thats for sure.

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