Cybertruck Highway Range Test (Dual-Motor AWD) -- Run Until Battery Empty (by Out Of Spec)

[HaulingAss]

I don't tow all the time but I've towed my 26ft Regal Express Cruiser, a 28 ft. Airstream travel trailer, a 12 ft enclosed cargo trailer and a 10 ft open utility trailer with my truck. Sometimes I have towed these trailers all up and down the state except for the Airstream, which I have towed as far as Colorado. I routinely get 12 -14 MPG driving at normal highway speeds in Florida (70 - 75 MPH) when towing.

I'm going to stop responding to HA as he is clueless but thinks he knows it all and does nothing but launch personal attacks and tirades against anyone who doesn't agree with him. I hope the moderators are watching.

No, you're not going to get 12 mpg with a big RV travelling 70 mph. Most people slow down to get 10 or 11 mpg.

A diesel can get 12 mpg at those speeds but I specifically was speaking of gas.

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[HitchHiker71]

And why didn't you address the claim that a typical EV consumes a kWh for every mile it travels? That's the biggest elephant in the room and you completely ignored it. Every calculation after that is completely bogus. How can you think they are an EV enthusiast's website, with numbers like that, is beyond me.

Admittedly I haven't read the article - was it referring to EV pickup towing under load? 1kwh/mile is common when towing with EV pickups at least from what I've seen on the F150L forums from owners.

 

[HaulingAss]

Admittedly I haven't read the article - was it referring to EV pickup towing under load? 1kwh/mile is common when towing with EV pickups at least from what I've seen on the F150L forums from owners.

Try to follow the converstaion. It had nothing to do with towing.

 

[CyberGus]

I can get regular gas for $2.63/gal at my local warehouse club

A single data point does not an average make. The current average price for gas is $3.19/gal.

https://ycharts.com/indicators/us_gas_price

 

[CyberGus]

But those savings will be quickly eaten up if you travel and use Superchargers.

You're not just paying for the Wh at a Supercharger, you're paying for the convenience of having the fast-charge power where you need it. The SC network is for long-distance travel, which is only a small percentage of overall miles. It is uncontroversial that EVs are sub-optimal for those without the ability to charge at home.

An egg costs 25 cents, but a Grand Slam costs $7.99. Is Denny's ripping you off?

 

[RBosque]

You're not just paying for the Wh at a Supercharger, you're paying for the convenience of having the fast-charge power where you need it. The SC network is for long-distance travel, which is only a small percentage of overall miles. It is uncontroversial that EVs are sub-optimal for those without the ability to charge at home.

An egg costs 25 cents, but a Grand Slam costs $7.99. Is Denny's ripping you off?

I never suggested that anyone was ripping anyone off. I suppose that Superchargers are no different than any other products. They get what the market bears and I have no problem with that. I'm just going through the process of determining whether the CT will meet all my needs.

My next door neighbor, who owns a few aircraft and automobiles, recently bought a Tesla Y and, like me, has a reservation on a CT, suggested that I keep my RAM in addition to the CT. He has a Diesel F-350 that he, too, intends to keep after he gets his CT.

 

[Cobra2326]

All this arguing is funny to me, considering Tesla will sell every single CyberTruck they can make for the next 2 years. By then, people will understand very well what the advantages and limitations of the truck are and be able to make much better decisions.

Until then, I'm enjoying Kyle's content immensely.

 

[SentinelOne]

Truth. I’m on my 3rd set of tires on my 64k mile M3. Apparently I like acceleration…. Hahah

I put my second set on at 16k, 28k now...solid 5k left! I only use it for a Hoon car / commuting....so tires have a rough life! ehh, last longer than my street bike or dirt bike tires!

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