2024 Tesla Cybertruck Review | Tesla's Latest EV Is An OK Truck With A Shocking Design
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- čas přidán 12. 06. 2024
- As a truck and as a modern EV, the Tesla Cybertruck doesn't "wow" as much as some had hoped. It's not the longest range truck, or the biggest, the fastest charging, or the most off-road oriented. It doesn't have the biggest bed, biggest frunk, or biggest battery. But it does have a love it or hate it style that's about as in your face as it can get.
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0:00 - Introduction
0:57 - Styling: Why does it look like this?
2:44 - The big wiper
3:41 - How big is it?
4:25 - The pointy roof
5:26 - It's a unibody truck
6:30 - Motors and batteries
7:33 - Towing and payload
8:00 - Charging
9:53 - Front seat comfort
11:06 - Back seat comfort
13:57 - The cargo bed is actually average
17:25 - Range Extender
19:38 - The frunk is small
21:01 - Interior design: AKA, It's truck, Tesla style
34:01 - Acceleration, braking, handling & ride - Auta a dopravní prostředky
It's my guy, reviewing the thing. I'll watch it like I've never seen it.
Damn right
I thought he was my guy
Complicated by Avril Lavigne. Well played, Alex.
Great! Concise, complete, good comparisons. I'm getting mine around October. I want a snowplow.
Alex, We were desperately short of expensive, impractical, self-indulgent, style-forward pickups so it is a good thing this..... thing came along . 😉😂🤣
Is this really what "style-forward" looks like? 🤣
Prayers are answered. -Travis
@@AAutoBuyersGuide 😄
@@nikidelvalle The dashboard is certainly a style and really far forward.
Like the CyberTruck, the GMC Hummer EV, RAM TRX, Ford Raptor R, and Chevy Silverado RST EV are other examples of expensive supertrucks at the top of the testosterone pyramid.
It's a Pontiac Aztec with PS1 graphics.
Aztec wasn't bulletproof to most pistol calibers, didn't have >600 hp, can't tow 11,000 lbs, haul 2,500 lbs, didn't have a huge 17" of ground clearance allowed by the beefy air suspension, didn't have a 6' X 4' illuminated, lockable bed with a big subtrunk, or one of the best sound systems in the industry. It's shockingly good.
And people forget that the Aztec was a great vehicle! Just because it looked weird, people wrote it off.
WORLDS Toughest truck, PERIOD.
@@TecnamTwin Aztek looked horrible, and the Cybertruck looks absolutely badass. Not even comparable. Internet trolls love to compare them, however.
Oh please! Aztecs are ugliest things on 4 wheels , production of Cybrtrk @1000/week and sold out currently with 2 million reservations.
I’m just here for the comments on the Aztectruck.
Good point. Much better than the breaking bad Aztec_V.
You'll find them for sure. -Travis
I swear... I swear... the side/rear of the 2024 Cadillac Lyric EV looks like the ass end of an Aztec to me. I submit the only reason in the world you'd actually launch a product like the Cadillac Lyric EV is if for some whacked reason you'd want it to fail.
So angry.. I love it. 😂
Some of the comments 😂 the hatin' omg
7:00 Tesla says 318mi for All Terrain tires (with aero covers). This is on the Foundation Series configuration page.
unfortunately the aero covers were poorly designed and are no longer to be used since they will ruin the tires - does Tesla provide a number without the aero covers?
@@joeb4294 they don’t. Redesigned covers are in the works, and will be shipped out to all owners.
Great review, lots of content crammed into this one.
Nice video as always. I can't afford it. But it's nice to watch this review.
Thanks for watching! -Travis
It looks like a storm chaser made that at home
From microwaving bacon to driving a rolling refrigerator, you've come a long way! ...or not very far at all.
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27:38 I'm confused...the right scroll wheel is a physical controller
Thank You folks for All that you are doing for our Planet Earth.... Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. Namaste
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Nice review. Would like to know how effective the cooled seats actually are...nobody reviewing that I have seen has mentioned if they like it.
This was a great review! Objective and measured, well done.
Amazing job Alex & I really want to buy this.
26:54 mirror and wheel settings are set and forget. You make these adjustments and save them your profile, and never touch them again. You can have as many profiles as you like, if you have different preferences for different driving styles/contexts.
It would be great if you could make a ford lightning vs cybertruck vs Chevy Silverado ev video. Comparing mile range, tow capacity, cabin room etc.
On Tuesday the Cybertruck finally arrived to our local Tesla center here in El Paso,Tx. I took a couple of videos of it. On Wednesday I passed by the store again and there were 2 of them. So I pulled into the parking lot again and shot a quick clip of the new one. Then as I was leaving the parking lot there was a third one at the top of a passing transport truck. I was like what's going on around here? Lol. Gr8 vid as usual. 🚗🇺🇲🔌⚡
Lots of people with poor money management
It blows my mind how driving while texting is illegal, yet vehicles like this bury IMPERATIVE features 2-3 menus deep which take dozens of seconds to access each time. It’s wild that manufacturers are allowed to have a fully fledged OS for users to navigate while driving. People today are more distracted than ever while driving and this is one of the primary culprits.
Everything is available via voice command. As is with all current Tesla's.
I've done some bad driving while accessing much easier feature buttons
@@BorkyBorkborkI only have model 3 and y and for some basic things voice commands don't work.
most Controls in TESLA are Automatic , can be Directly controlled by Steering Wheel or VOICE commands.
every TESLA uses , Multiple PROFILES for settings.
Tesla FSD v12.3 can Autoshift.
What controls do you need that are touch only? The wipers can be adjusted via scrollwheel. Volume is also a scrollwheel.
Everything else in this truck is automated: Seat, Steering, Mirrors, Climate controls, Seat Heating and Cooling, Lights.
how much would it cost when you have to replace that massive windshield if it chips?
Tesla Cybertruck windshield DOES not chip.
its Saphire glass , very TOUGH.
@@markplott4820just like my sapphire scratch resistant Apple Watch that’s covered in scratches. It may take longer but the right object hitting it is gonna leave a big ass chip or crack it. Can’t beat physics
Whew, made it. I was wondering if you would call out the poor forward visibility and you got it right in at the end. The more raked a windsheild is the more impeded forward visibility is, and that is the one place you need good visibility. First time i discovered that was in 2010 with the 3rd gen Prius. Not only did it create a tunnel vision effect with the massive A pillars but it also made it more difficult to judge where the front of the car was. I can only imagine how disorientating the cybertruck is upon first drive but I guess you adjust over time.
But at least the rear vision is horrible
It will matter less as the fsd features come online.
I have a Ford F-150 and a Cybertruck. The F-150 has a very high, flat grill. I cannot see small children in front as easily as the Cybertruck. Yes, it takes a little practice to know how close you can pull forward to a curb or another object (you can pull surprisingly close) but you get used to this pretty quickly.
Great review Alex. It's a very interesting vehicle, from an amazing American company.
Did you do your range tests with the tonneau closed?
People either love or hate it.
Hate! With a passion!
The people that hate this are much more than the people who don't.
Love! With a passion!
@@damilolaakanni - wouldn't count on that
@@JPHolling I like that it is unique. Too expensive for me. Enjoy
I have one on order but can’t afford its current price. But in six years when mine is ready hopefully it will be less expensive and maybe I’ll have more money then.
Why would you want a dangerous and badly designed piece of filth?
@@MaticTheProtodangerous? Ah because the media says so. An SUV is more dangerous to sedan driver fyi. Lol
@@MaticTheProto I'd buy one just to see you hatters twitch
6:50 , 2 wheel drive model? EDIT, I just finished the video. I dont know how you do It, but you keep getting better at this! Thanks for putting this together and sharing it.
Turning circle (curb-to-curb) is now 42 feet - an excellent result compared with the 48 feet for the F150.
Thanks so much for the awesome and fair review for the Cybertruck!
Very much a case of form over function. It would have been interesting to see what they could have achieved if they had set their minds on engineering a well thought out truck first and foremost. That said, I do welcome this addition to the segment. Definitely unique.
Pickup trucks don't make sense, but they should have made a Model S Ranchero Style 10 years ago
THANK YOU ALEX AND DAN for this review!!!
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35:08 glad to see Alex acknowledging the 0 to 60 discourse
31:00 Re: Squircle. I prefer my aftermarket yoke that encourages you to hang your hands from your thumbs/forefingers on the top "knobs", plus the more distinct corners allow you to feel where the wheels actually are vs by amounts of steering rotation. Try it!
I think you hit the nail on the head. More sports car than truck feel. If I want something more sporty, I’d go for the Ioniq 5 N. If I want a truck, RAM 1500 REV all the way.
But if you want both....... -Travis
his BIAS is showing.
Can you easily turn that steering wheel with one hand while not looking at it? If you are towing something one handed operation of the wheel while looking over a shoulder or out a side window or staring at a mirror is pretty normal. Otherwise the steering wheel is pretty cool looking.
Towing would be a bummer
Nah, good luck using the indicators in the roundabout. Or parking lmao
@@MaticTheProtoSince the steering wheel is only 210° lock to lock I don't see why you would fail at blinking?
@@theipc-twizzt2789 oh right they „fixed it“ here after refusing to add steer by wire to the previous models with the bad wheel.
Now you know where the buttons are but barely get any feedback via the steering wheel
Can you discuss the insurance costs? Any word from the owner? I’d imagine the insurance companies probably don’t know either and will adjust in the future .but current state is still interesting.
36:54 currently the rear wheel steering is about 3 degrees. It CAN be pushed up to 10 degree, but isn't currently. An OTA update is coming that will increase the turn radius about 1.6 feet, not sure what that means in terms of degrees of increase on the back turning radius.
I think that the reason they got an extender is because they are battery constrained. They simply cannot produce enough 4680 batteries for the truck. 😅😅😅😅
Nicely done
Can’t wait to get the Beast!!!
When I left Costco the other day there was a Cybertruck parked next to me, so I had to take a peek.The interior is certainly Spartan and I kinda liked that. The one thing that surprised me was the build quality at the backside of the bed. It didn't look finished to me. A vertical panel basically had a edge exposed and it wasn't rolled or capped.But other than that, I think it will certainly meet the expectations of those who are interested in the vehicle.
Yeah that’s how it is, allegedly the panels are too hard to roll
Lmao imagine liking abhorrent cost saving measures. Not even a hud or drivers display for 100k+ 😂😂😂
Saw one of these in person today. All I can say is: NO THANKS.
They look worse in person..
Not for everybody , but they will have no shortage of buyers and being made of Steel it is next to corrosion proof.
They are so cool! I love them
I hate the FIAT 500 - what a statement 😂
Saw one and the stainless steel had a copper tone to them. Maybe it was the lighting.
Nice truck! But can’t go far and can’t go to the wood . Also can’t get to VT for solar eclipse!!
I love it!
Another fantastic review Alex. I always am waiting with baited breath to see your in depth review of a vehicle that I may be interested in as I feel you give a wonderful amount of detail and in addition provide a very real world perspective of what the vehicle is like. Much appreciated, thank you.
I have a cyber truck and Silverado on order, I’m still debating whether I would buy the cyber truck or be more interested in the Chevy Silverado RST. I have seen/inspected up close the cyber truck in the flesh at a Tesla service/delivery center, it’s interesting. However, I do feel that keeping the vehicle clean on the outside with the raw stainless steel is going to be quite a challenge! Will need likely some sort of chemical protection or a PPF wrap.
Very much looking forward to your in-depth assessment of the Chevy Silverado RST.
The CT actually does not use NACS it uses the supercharging protocol (over CAN). not the PLC communication (CCS) that NACS calls for. A small nuance that Tesla does not use NACS on their own vehicles but their own protocol which has the capability of communicating with CCS over pLC (but generally speaking it is communicating with superchargers over CAN which is not part of NACS protocol)
Maybe I'm just not seeing it but it looks like the wiper is doing just fine.
Great review - especially for a Tesla "fan boy". Why am I a fan boy? At 78 I can still say I'm a boy - that's why. The Teslas I own are a hat, badge, sticker and Starlink. I'm waiting for the CyberTaxi to drive me around once again (I stopped driving at 75 for YOUR protection). Thank you for all of this ! ! !
I’m 58 - but love fsd & my M3 for the same reason…
Who in their right mind wouldn’t want a safe (&VERY FAST) chauffeur?
The only two things that I don't get about the truck are: 1. why they didn't put a nose cone on the front that would aid the aero and the pedestrian safety and 2. what's in the sail panels of the bed. They seem to be quite wide - some sort of storage in there could have been really cool (like some Ram trucks have in their beds too)
The extender battery pack is probably extremely heavy. That's why it's not "user removable" 😅
There's also a lot of room for things to go wrong when the user gets involved. -Travis
40:30 Nice U-turn.
To each its own. Personally, I Love it!
Great review. Should pick mine up next month. (Model X has air suspension, not Y)
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Not sure about it as much a truck for the normal truck guys ill stick to my chevy/ gmc ford or ram toyota nissan etc
It's plenty "truck" but the speak to traditional truck shoppers will likely be minimal. -Travis
Totally agree. The most crucial problem with trucks, especially full-sized ones is visibility. But If guess if you're only catering to the average narcissist where form matters over function then this is a winner!
This is a great, in depth review! Super unimpressed by the bed. Such an odd shape that doesn't seem as usable as a more traditional box with 90 degree angles between the bottom and sides.
It’s good for 4x8 - what else?
I love it! And i love the simplicity of tesla interiors
Nice review! I'd love to have a range extender for mine, but ONLY if it's user insertable/removable. This is the reason I didn't pre-order the extender. I'm going to wait for a re-design or 3rd party alternative.
Check your warranty details first
The extender costs 20k, eats up all remaining space and rivian holds the patent 😂
Thanks Dan! Cool truck :p
The Truck looks terrible, but I have to watch to support my boi, Alex.
Laughing out loud!😂😂😂😂😂😂
Will it take a lumber rack?
A real question from people who actually use trucks, for once.
Nothing wrong with growing some moss on your vehicle.
Perfect end-of-the-world vehicle with all of that cheap interior material!
Very in the future WoW!
Concise and unbiased review.
Is it just me, or the drive selector on the ceeling is absurd and unconfortable ???
Not only that, lots of people complain about it not working right and picking the wrong direction. It's a stupid design decision that cost someone their life already, even if they were inebriated.
@@sprockketsThe drive selector is on the screen. The one on the ceiling is only for backup scenarios, in case your screen is broken.
@@sprockkets second comment on here from you that is completely asinine. You have got to be a troll.
@@btrts6431 Imagine just doing what everyone else does and not needing such a stupid setup in the first place....
cope
I love the Cybertruck looks. And it does everything a truck needs to do while not being inefficient. Plus, the big 3 make very unreliable trucks. So add in reliability and all that extra instant torque. Hard not to want this unless you're just stuck in the past or afraid your bros will shun you for going electric.
I refuse to drive a Samsung fridge.
I was looking for the fridge comment
I like the Cybertruck a lot more than I thought I would, and I think they look a lot better/more interesting in person - the gloss on the steel panels is much more impressive in person - but I'm singularly underwhelmed.
I guess the big issue I have with it is that it doesn't seem to really offer anything new over the competition. Same range as trucks that are years older, similar towing and bed capacity, nothing particularly innovative about the software.
Contrast this with something like the Ioniq 5 N vs the Mach-E. The Ioniq 5 N gives you TONS of performance-related software options over the Mach-E (simulated gear shifting, front-back power distribution, etc.). I can forgive the Mach-E for this since it's so much older, and hopefully it'll get similar options whenever it gets a refresh, but the Cybertruck is more or less just a weird-looking F-150 Lightning.
Given the huge lead time the F-150 had, the Cybertruck just feels disappointing in comparison, and I would've been very frustrated if I'd waited all these years for my new truck just to get the same thing I could have had earlier.
Wait until people try towing with it.
Nicely done Alex. The Cybertruck has been so polarizing that it is easy to fall down the hate rabbit hole or love it blindly mindset.
I do think Tesla delivered something unique and should be praised for not just making another cookie cutter looking truck. There is great tech with it, but typical Tesla, releasing a solid foundation that needs more polish. The 2018 Model 3 was a solid foundation, but it was all the polishing/updates Tesla did over the years that made the Model 3 really good before they did the refresh. The 2024 Model 3 is considered by many one of the best sedans you can buy today for the money.
I am thankful for early Cybertruck buyers, because they are helping to finish the development of the Cybertruck. If I was to buy one, it would be a couple of years from now so the updates and fixes will get done before I buy it. Prices will come down as well.
Looking forward to EV truck comparison video. Maybe in 2027 revisit rhe Cybertruck.
ALEX - the TESLA battery range Extender , is not Strapped down.
its a HARD mounted PERMEMENT installation. and uses the pass though for its BMS & power , located in the Extreme front of the BED, and DIRECTLY connects to the Penthouse of the MAIN battery pack.
I guess no one saw the song title “Complicated” which makes everything complicated 😂
Alex looks tiny in front of cybertruck😂😂😂
Smaller , than F150 Lightning.
To be fair, Alex appears to have lost more weight, especially if you compare to his videos from previous years.
ALEX - Cybertruck has FULL REAR view from the REAR camera + MAIN Display.
I feel like Alex is reading my comments about not keeping the videos too long by inviting me to scroll to wherever I want. Alex knows me. Alex loves me.
It looks like it is from the movie Totall Recall.
The pick-up truck for people that don't need a pick-up truck. Over-promised, under-delivered, and over-priced. Great job on the review.
Tesla is building and delivering it, keep hating it , but in the end Tesla RULES!
@@AuralioCabal-nl8gi Found the Tesla shareholder.
@@AuralioCabal-nl8gi I am a 2023 Model Y LR owner and am pleased with my car. This vehicle, however, is truly a bro-culture driven misstep.
@@AuralioCabal-nl8girules when it comes to potentially lethal design choices
@@AuralioCabal-nl8giThat must be why Tesla is laying off all those people and has cut back the Cybertruck production shift.
Dear Alex, about Cybertruck my big concern is: high risk of iniuries - I suppose - in event of collision by pedestrian , cyclist, motocyclist because of sharp angles in the car body.
That's a valid concern but one that I suspect must owners aren't worried about. -Travis
@@AAutoBuyersGuide thanks for your answer dear Travis
Does it come preinstalled with Avril Lavigne?
Not for me for sure, inside is not good,every control and settings in software and inside the screen 😮no no no.
Great video Alex. Appreciate the effort you put into this lengthy review. You know I couldn't help but to think that maybe a Cybertruck is a bit like a fancy high heel. Looks good to the right person, but most people want to get out of them as soon as possible. As to the size - I have a lifted Wrangler Rubicon on 35s and when I was parked next to one of these I was shocked that my Wrangler was taller and just had more road presence. I think people might be surprised at how small the CT is in person. The interior looks quite unfinished. I feel like it is very much a prototype. Each to there own I suppose.
On a styling note. My wife saw it for the first time ever and the very first thing she said was "That is hideous!"
Anyone else feel like ABG should have way more subs than 500k?
Ha ha. Nice song selection.
I’m still waiting for the Bollinger B2.
Oh man, haven't heard that name in awhile. -Travis
Dyson
Wow, they still exist! But Bollinger does not want to sell any B1's or B2's at the moment. They seem more eager to sell B4's and B5's which are meant for commercial use. Hopefully they survive long enough to make some B2's.
I watched the whole video at 1x and loved it! What a great and balanced review. A lot of reviewers have been distracted by the look of the vehicle (positive and negative) and I really liked how you spoke about what it would be like to live with it without subjective commentary on the appearance inside or out .
On the battery pack energy, Sandy Monroe said the battery is only half populated so I think your comment on the price point might well be correct though I wonder if their 4680 manufacturing is not up to speed yet to fully populate the packs.
On the EPA rating for range I always get mixed feelings. I don’t blame Tesla for gaming the ranking system better than other EV manufacturers (who may just be attempting to be honest by voluntarily lowering their range value). I blame the EPA for letting what was an efficiency test designed in the 1970s-1980s for gas cars with no regen breaking (lots of stop and go to stress the ICE design!) as a mechanism to rate the range of an EV at 70mph as you alluded to. It just was never the purpose of an efficiency test for gas cars to apply to the range of an EV. Anyways I’m sure this comment will be read by no one but i felt like writing it. Thanks again for your awesome review.
The EPA testing needs an overall, especially for consumer benefit. -Travis
All V4 superchargers are currently locked to V3 speeds
Take the roof off a garden shed, or the shed itself, add four wheels and you have this grotesque thing.
But it has a roof.
My garden shed looks much better than this. Even the strand board and plastic mass produced sheds make more sense.
35:13 Car and Driver does both and gives the rollout. But Tesla doesn't bother with a rollout for the Model 3 but does for the Plaid. And Porsche doesn't exclude rollout either.
Regular cabs aren't square either because of wheels
It's such a treat to see Mr. Dykes host an extra long, more detailed, auto review.
I don’t get all the fuss. Some like this and others that. And then there are those who still love Grandpa’s good old truck. Have fun too!
17:13 the range extender will take up 1/3 of the bed, not 1/2.
Either way, it makes the bed pretty much useless.
@@TroySavary The Rivian R1T's bed is 4.5 feet. A Cybertruck with the Extender would be 4' (plus there is still usable space on top of the Extender, which is well under the tonneau cover). Less useful than it was at 6', but definitely not useless.
@@user-to2rf1rj5v The R1T makes no claims of being a work truck replacement. It proudly wears its badgexas a lifestyle vehicle. The Cybertruck doesn't know what it is. The pickups from the Big 3 succeed at being all things to all people because they are available in dozens of configurations. The Cybertruck fails because it tries to be everything at once and therefore is compromised at everything.
@@TroySavary The Cybertruck is not all things to all, nor is it trying to be. It's aimed directly at the heart of the F150 and the Raptor (and trucks like them). It's an incredibly useful truck for a whole variety of truck buyers. It's aimed at teh 80% of the market, not the 20% that say need a flat bed, or to haul a goose neck.
@@user-to2rf1rj5v The Raptor is just a fraction of F150 sales. The suspension tweaks that make tge Raptor a good dune runner also make it less capable as a hauler, for example. But with the Ford, you can configure the truck for different needs. With Cybertruck, it is one size fits all. The only choice you currently have is 2 or 3 motors.
Welp. At least the long windshield will make it equally as hard to get dirty, so they cancel out. 🤔🤷🏾♂️🤣
Where are the wheelcovers! 😂😅
Discontinued for the time being. -Travis
They ate into the tyres 💀
Dear Travis, in this video Alex says that is hard to see cylists and motocyclists close to the sides of Cybertruck, due to to shape of his car body. And you defined "valid" my concern about sharp angles - sharp edges - of Cybertruck related with impact consequences possibly occurred with cyclists and motorcyclist themselves. So we have: 1) more chances to hurt them for visibility issues 2) more serious wounds in the quoted event. As we see, two factors that contributes each other to provoke and aggravate accidents. But there are or not regulations about ways to build car in that perspective? For instance, since many years we no longer have sharp domestic objects in our homes. Speaking back about cars, in Europe exist an indipendent company - EuroNcap, recognized by governments - that assign stars to the car behavior in event of crash against pedestrians. Thanks and best regards Claudio Trezzani
I love the Cybertruck. It's truck 2.0.
No worries my eyes had the same effect while looking at it under the Florida sun. I was surprised that it’s smaller than it looks on pictures and videos.
I consider the Cybertruck as an experimental vehicle. A lot of the ergonomic and human interface functions are new for automobiles and it will take some trial and error and data to see what is successful or not. It's an intriguing thing, but I am too much of a traditionalist to feel some benefit from trying it out.
Its manufacturing is a lab to proof next gen mass market cars fabrication
Hey guess what? We already know touchscreens suck and no one needed drive by wire steering.
Tf are you talking about? Interface? Tesla has the worst controls in the whole industry 😂
finally, when this guy made a review i listened
ALEX - Cybertruck , literally SAFEST truck to be in. WALK away from Accident.
Why do all reviewers refer to batteries as being "larger" or "smaller"? Its CAPACITY that the number represents. I know that you know this, but it's misleading to those who don't know much about batteries because you could technically have a 200kWh battery that is "smaller" than a 100kWh battery if the energy density it greater. That needs to be talked about more and it's not.