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☆ The $100,000 electric truck market is here. A guide to pickups from Tesla, GM, Rivian and Ford
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-07 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

There are currently a handful of electric trucks for purchase in the U.S. market: the Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T and General Motors' GMC Hummer EV, GMC Sierra Denali and Chevrolet Silverado. The GMC Hummer and Rivian also have SUV versions, which feature similar functions as their pickup counterparts but in different forms. The SUV version is smaller and more manageable to drive than the pickup truck version. When the F-150 Lightning hit the market, it was the first "mainstream" electric truck. An electric Ford F-150 next to a Tesla Cybertruck in front of Ford's world headquarters on Aug. 27, 2024 in Dearborn, Mich. Michael Wayland / CNBC

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☆ 5 promises Elon Musk made about the Cybertruck that never happened
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-14 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewThe Cybertruck has changed a lot since Elon Musk first unveiled it in 2019. Here are some of the Cybertruck features that Musk has promised over the years but which failed to materialize:Advertisement1. A $39,900 price tagWhen Musk first unveiled the Cybertruck in 2019, he said the cheapest version would cost $39,900, with more advanced variants costing $49,900 and $69,900. 500-mile rangeMusk also said in 2019, the most advanced tri-motor version of the Cybertruck would have a 500-mile range. Anadolu/Getty ImagesOne of the most eye-catching promises Musk made about the Cybertruck is that it would be able to float and serve as a boat for short periods.

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☆ Tesla Cyberbeast auction hits $250,000 with only hours left to bid— take a look
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Jordan Hart | Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A souped-up Tesla Cyberbeast is up for auction on Sotheby's Motorsport. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. A Foundation series Cyberbeast is up for auction at Sotheby's Motorsport, and the window to place a bid is only hours away from closing. A week later, bids are topping out at $250,000 during the final hours of the auction. In a previous auction, one reseller was able to auction off their Cybertruck to a Porsche dealer for $244,500 — more than double the sticker price.

Persons: Tesla, —, Tesla's, Cyberbeast, ShibaInu —, GiveMeTheVin, Musk Organizations: Sotheby's Motorsport, Service, Tesla, Porsche Locations: Manheim

☆ Tesla shares wild footage of a Cybertruck scaling a steep, off-road trail known as Hell's Revenge
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-07 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Tesla shared a video of a Cybertruck scaling a difficult off-road trail in Utah. The electric truck, which was shown with a driver inside, conquered the off-road trail known as Hell's Revenge in the video. Travel site Utah.com describes Hell's Revenge as having "steep climbs, descents, and some edges that are not for the faint of heart." Morrill said navigating Hell's Revenge with the tri-motor EV, called Cyberbeast, is "like off-roading in easy mode." The Cyberbeast truck managed to drive 318 feet with the sled, while the Ford truck got up to 263 feet.

Persons: Tesla, Cybertruck's, Wes Morrill, —, Morrill Organizations: Service, Ford, Business Locations: Utah

☆ You can rent a Cybertruck on Turo — if you can cough up $1,000 a day
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Nora Naughton | Alistair Barr | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementThe Tesla Cybertruck is starting to pop up on the vehicle rental app Turo. For about $1,000 a day, in either San Jose, California, or Austin, you can test drive early versions of the Cybertruck. Tesla Cybertruck listing on Turo Business InsiderIt's worth noting that off-roading is restricted by both Turo and the renter in this case. Photo of the Cyberbeast decal in a Turo listing for the Cybertruck Business InsiderThere has already been chatter among Cybertruck fans online about renting out Cybertrucks on Turo, with one posting their experience on TikTok earlier this month. Have you rented a Cybertruck or listed your own Cybertruck on Turo or through another service?

Persons: —, Tesla, Elon Musk Organizations: Service, Turo, Cybertruck Locations: San Jose , California, Austin, Texas, San Jose, San Francisco

☆ Top tech YouTuber breaks down the Tesla Cybertruck's 'ridiculous' windshield wiper and tricky door handles
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Brownlee also said he appreciated the high level of visibility in the truck, which has a massive windshield. "It feels way more nimble in parking lots and it feels like it shrinks the wheelbase, the whole dimensions of the truck," Brownlee said. The Cybertruck doesn't have any door handles — a feature that some new Cybertruck owners appeared to struggle with during the delivery event. Brownlee expressed some concerns about the lack of door handles on the Cybertruck.

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☆ ‘Broken window’ stickers for Tesla Cybertruck quickly sell out
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

The unbreakable windows… broke. Following Thursday’s Cybertruck delivery event, Tesla decided to cash in on the embarrassment from 2019 with a broken-glass window sticker. The sticker, which is specifically designed to fit the Cybertruck’s uniquely-shaped window, quickly sold out, of course, the company said. In this Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, file photo, Tesla CEO Elon Musk introduces the Cybertruck at Tesla's design studio in Hawthorne, Calif. The rear side window is, however, a window the driver won’t look through so covering it with a big sticker won’t cause any safety issues.

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☆ Tesla is selling a $55 Cybertruck decal inspired by Elon Musk's famous window smashing mishap
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Tesla is selling a $55 Cybertruck decal inspired by Elon Musk's infamous window smashing incident. "OMFG decal" references moment a Tesla engineer smashed the Cybertruck's windows with a steel ball. AdvertisementTesla is selling a Cybertruck decal inspired by the windows that famously smashed during a demonstration at the futuristic pickup's unveiling. Elon Musk was left red-faced after the Cybertruck's windows failed in a demonstration. That means it still remains unclear whether the Cybertruck's windows are actually as unbreakable as Musk initially suggested.

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☆ Disappointed Tesla fans took aim at the Cybertruck over its 'cringe' launch, with one even saying their 'dream got crushed' by its unexpected price hike
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The Cybertruck will start at $60,990, tens of thousands more than what Tesla promised in 2019. It was the opposite, horrible launch event, disappointing range, almost abusive pricing considering what was promised," wrote one Tesla fan on Reddit . "For me, this potential purchase was always always about two things, setting aside the design: range & price. The company is offering a "range extender" which it says will bring the Cybertruck closer to its promised range. Prominent tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee also criticized the discrepancy between what Tesla promised in 2019 and what it is offering now.

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☆ Wild price inflation and a blocky design: Elon Musk's $60,990 Cybertruck is a totally ludicrous idea
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( Hasan Chowdhury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Tesla's Cybertruck still makes no sense. Elon Musk livestreamed a delivery event for the pickup truck on Thursday. How it makes sense for Tesla, Elon Musk, or people's daily commutes is still anyone's guess. On its website, Tesla describes the vehicle as being "built for any planet," thanks to its durable and rugged design. "The truck looks absolutely awful.

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☆ Tesla's Cybertruck - top features and specifications
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Tesla's new Cybertruck is shown on display at a Tesla store in San Diego, California, U.S., November 20, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 30 (Reuters) - Tesla's (TSLA.O) Cybertruck has caught the attention of many drivers with its polarizing design that promises a durable build and unique features. The electric pickup, however, enters a fiercely competitive truck market, with automakers trying to one-up rivals with utility and features. Here are some specifications and features of the Cybertruck:RANGEThe base rear-wheel drive variant can travel an estimated 250 miles, while the all-wheel drive and "Cyberbeast" variants can travel 340 miles and 320 miles, respectively. The top two variants can travel further with an optional range extender that takes about a third of the truck's bed space.

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☆ Top tech YouTuber says Tesla's Cybertruck is 'straight up not delivering' on Elon Musk's promises
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Marques Brownlee said Tesla is "straight up not delivering" on its promised specs. Tesla delivered around a dozen Cybertrucks on Thursday. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. "Tesla Cybertruck is notably the first time that Tesla is straight up not delivering on some of the key specs they promised," Brownlee wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. The top tier version of the Cybertruck can also go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 2.6 seconds.

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☆ Tesla finally released the Cybertruck's official specs. Here's how it measures up.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Nora Naughton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The truck outdoes the F-150 Lightning with up to 11,000-pound towing capacity for higher-end models. AdvertisementHere's everything else we know about the Cybertruck after its official reveal:How much the Tesla Cybertruck costsTesla now lists estimated purchase prices for all Cybertruck models on its website, before any tax credits. The all-wheel drive, 340-mile range Cybertruck costs an estimated $79,990 before tax credits, while the "Cyberbeast" 320-mile range model will run you an estimated $99,900 before any incentives. Steel bodyThe Cybertruck's steel body is made from Tesla-designed "stainless steel super alloy," according to the company. This super-rigid steel — which Tesla claims is bullet-proof — would break a traditional stamping machine, which is used to give vehicle bodies their shape.

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But since Musk unveiled it four years ago, all three Detroit automakers have shown electric trucks of their own. Musk said the Cybertruck's body is made of a stainless steel alloy developed by Tesla. When Musk unveiled the truck four years ago, he said production would start in 2021. On its website, Tesla said the a rear-wheel-drive version of the truck would start at an estimated $60,990. When the truck was unveiled in 2019, Tesla said the base version would start at $39,900, with a tri-motor, long-range model costing $69,900.

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