Summary
- Tesla has delayed the release of the Cybertruck range extender to early 2025
- The range extender is priced at around $16,000 and will increase the electric vehicle’s range
- The range extender will take up about a third of the truck bed and will not be removable
- Tesla is also preparing to launch other accessories for the Cybertruck, including the light bar
- Cybertruck owners are awaiting the arrival of Full Self-Driving Supervised on the vehicles
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Tesla has announced a delay in the release of the upcoming Cybertruck range extender, with production now slated to begin in early 2025 instead of late 2024 as initially planned. The range extender is estimated to cost around $16,000 and will increase the vehicle’s range to 440 or 470 miles for the tri-motor and dual-motor configurations, respectively. It will take up about a third of the truck bed and is not removable. Tesla originally teased the range extender during the Cybertruck delivery event last November.
In addition to the range extender, Tesla is also planning to release other accessories for the Cybertruck, including the highly anticipated light bar. The company recently confirmed that the light bar would be available soon, with Foundation Series buyers expected to receive it first. The Foundation Series Cybertruck is set to be delivered within the first year following the delivery event held on November 30 last year. Owners have also been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Full Self-Driving Supervised on their vehicles, with Elon Musk hinting that it may happen soon.
The decision to delay the Cybertruck range extender comes as Tesla has stopped requiring reservations for the launch edition “Foundation Series” Cybertruck. The range extender is designed for long trips or towing heavy objects up mountains, and it will be a significant addition to the electric vehicle lineup. Tesla’s focus on the Cybertruck Foundation Series has led to the removal of the rear-wheel drive variant from the order page, indicating a shift in strategy for the company’s upcoming releases.
Overall, Tesla has set a new date for the release of the Cybertruck range extender, with production now starting in early 2025. The delay gives the company more time to perfect the equipment and ensure that it meets customer expectations. In the meantime, Tesla is also gearing up to release other accessories for the Cybertruck, including the long-awaited light bar. With the Foundation Series set to be delivered within the first year of the delivery event, Cybertruck owners can look forward to additional features and updates in the near future.
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