Brief introduction:
The Tesla Cyber pickup is a full-size pure electric pickup truck produced by Tesla Inc. since 2023. The car was launched as a concept car in November 2019 with a triangular body design and is made of stainless steel.
Tesla Cyber Pickup
Tesla's initial goal was to put the car into production in 2021. But after a series of delays, the production of Tesla's Cyber pickup truck was first delivered to customers at the end of November 2023. As of December 2023, the Cyber pickup is available in three models: a three-motor all-wheel drive model, a dual-motor four-wheel drive model, and a rear-wheel drive model, with an estimated EPA range of 400-550 km.
Background:
Tesla pickup prototype
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's idea for a pickup was first publicly unveiled in 2012, envisioning a "Tesla Super Truck with insane torque, dynamic air suspension system." In a 2014 interview with CNN, Elon Musk said that Tesla's pickup truck was mainly aimed at the Ford F-150.
In mid-2016, Part 2 of Tesla's master plan included an outline for a consumer pickup truck, which was described as an ordinary business blueprint, similar to that of other more established major automakers, except for Elon Musk's unique emphasis on the future of electric vehicles.
Tesla pickups
In March 2019, after the release of the Tesla Model Y, Musk released a teaser image of what was described as a cyberpunk-style vehicle, with a shape similar to a futuristic sci-fi vehicle.
2019 Concept:
The Tesla Cyber Pickup Concept was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2019. The truck was released with a logo themed with a "Cyber Truck" graffiti.
Window damage caused by the impact of steel balls during the unveiling event
At the unveiling, Elon Musk claimed that the Cyber Pickup's "armored glass" windows were nearly unbreakable, but when the demonstrator threw a metal ball at each window, both windows shattered (embarrassing). Elon Musk later claimed that the window was damaged because the door was hit by a sledgehammer during an earlier demonstration and the bottom of the glass cracked. In mid-2019, the car's towing capacity was said to meet or exceed that of the Ford F-150. Tesla then released a video of a Cyber pickup pulling a rear-wheel drive Ford F-150 uphill during a tug-of-war.
Inspiration & Styling:
James Bond's Lotus Esprit "Wet Nellie" in the 007 film series
According to Elon Musk, the design of the Cyber Pickup is inspired by Blade Runner and James Bond's Lotus Esprit "Wet Nellie" model in the 007 film series, and also doubles as a submarine. In June 2019, Musk pointed out that amphibious vehicles are technically feasible and claimed that Tesla has a design for amphibious vehicles.
Appearance:
Sources vary regarding the exact nature of the Cyberpickup chassis, with two Auto Trends publications claiming that it is a traditional one-piece chassis design. Sources also conflicted over whether the stainless steel body could withstand the load. According to a factory tour video, the 300 series stainless steel panels are 1.8 and 1.4 millimeters thick for the doors and body, respectively, compared to Musk's 2019 prototype with 3 millimeters of cold-rolled steel plate. Instead of being stamped like traditional car parts, these panels are laser cut and then bent in a straight line to create the corresponding shape. According to Lars Moravy, Tesla's vice president of engineering at Motors, Tesla had to invent a manufacturing process called "air bending," which can be molded with high pressure without touching the surface.
Powertrain:
dynamical system
The dual-motor four-wheel drive version uses an induction motor on the front axle with a maximum output of 303 hp and a permanent magnet motor on the rear axle with a maximum power output of 297 hp for a total power output of 600 hp. The three-motor, four-wheel-drive version, swapping the motor positions (permanent magnet motor configuration to the front axle and induction motor configuration to the rear axle) and adding a second induction motor to the rear axle to provide a maximum combined output of 845 horsepower in Beast mode (276 horsepower for the front motor and 284 horsepower for each rear motor).
| Models | Single motor Rear-wheel drive | Dual-motor four-wheel drive | Three-motor four-wheel drive |
| Cruising range | 400 km | 550 km | 510 km |
| Add a range extender | / | More than 760 km | More than 710 km |
| 100 km/h acceleration | 6.5 sec | 4.1 sec | 2.6 sec |
| Top speed | 180 km / h | 180 km / h | 210 km / h |
| power | / | 600 hp | 845 hp |
| Torque | / | 10081 Nm | 13 960 Nm |
| Payload capacity | / | 1100 kg | |
| Towing capacity | 3400 kg | 5000 kg |
Suspension, chassis and steering:
Cyber pickups use an active air suspension system on both axles. and a self-leveling suspension that compensates for the weight of a variable load. Offering up to 30cm of adjustable suspension travel and 44cm of ground clearance, it has a 35-degree approach angle and a 28-degree departure angle.
Cybertrucks use steer-by-wire systems, which are controlled by a "yoke steering". All turning angles can be done within one rotation of the steering wheel, with a steering wheel locking angle of 340° and 170° in each direction. As well as a four-wheel steering system (up to 10° rear wheels) to reduce the turning radius circle.
Range, battery and charging:
The dual-motor all-wheel drive model is expected to have a range of 550 km, compared to 510 km for the three-electrode all-wheel drive model. On November 30, 2023, a rear-wheel drive model with a range of 400 km was announced to be delivered in 2025.
Cybertruck has an 816V 150 Ah structure battery pack with a maximum capacity of 123 KWh. The battery pack is a structural component consisting of 4,680 lithium-ion battery cells, and the total weight of the battery pack is approximately 720 kg at a specified energy density of 170 Wh/kg.
The battery pack is said to be charged at a maximum power of 350KW at a charging station capable of providing 800V DC. Tesla claims that it has a range of up to 206 or 219 kilometers (three-motor or dual-motor versions, respectively) when charged in 15 minutes at 400V DC. The on-board charger can accept a maximum AC of 11.5 kW at 240 V, 48 A.
Range Extender:
Dual- and triple-motor configurations can be ordered with the "Range Extender" option, which adds an additional 50 kWh battery to the vehicle. It can increase the cruising range by 190–210 km.
48 volt "medium voltage" electrical system:
Cyber Truck uses an additional 48-volt electrical system, which is fed to the electric components, including steering actuators on both axles, oil pumps on the drive, window regulator motors, wiper motors, three zone controller ECUs, and a 48-volt lithium-ion battery.
Inside:
Interior
Cyber trucks are designed to have five seats. There is an 18.5-inch touchscreen display on the front of the vehicle for most scene displays, multimedia, and vehicle control. The car is also equipped with a 9.4-inch touchscreen for rear-seat passengers.
Cargo floor:
The cargo compartment of the Cyber Truck is 1.80 meters long and 1.20 meters wide. Equipped with an electric roller shutter cover, it encloses a storage area of 1.9 cubic meters.
Cyber truck cargo hold
But when the roof is closed, it covers the rear window, blocking the view from behind. This solves this problem with front and rear cameras to help with visibility when reversing, parking, and towing. In the tailgate area, there are LED light strips on each side, and there is a storage area under the main layer behind the rear wheels, as well as 120-volt and 240-volt AC outlets.