Tesla Cybertruck Specs Leaked!

[MAhauler]

2024 Cybertruck Official Specs Leaked! (via Cybertruck forum)

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[KevinC]

It is an interesting conversation over there. It is absent of the 2 biggest details everyone wants to know: How much and How far.

 

[luebri]

Man that is a tight interior. Just like Rivian, it's closer to a mid size truck intererior. Full size Crew cab ("Supercrew" in Ford lingo) size trucks are the most popular models sold for a reason. Most people use their trucks as a family vehicle more than a work vehicle.

For me and many the initial deal breaker was that I dont really want my vehicle to "Standout" but now the even bigger deal breaker is the fact that this is not a full size crew cab truck.

 

[stevey_frac]

So, it's a foot shorter, an inch narrower, the frunk is half the size. it's 8" shorter in height.
The bed is 6" longer, Legroom is down 3-4" both front and back. Headroom is down 1.5" in the back. Shoulder room is down by about 3" front and back as well. Hip room is down by nearly 6". That's a fair bit.


So, the interior is shorter in all dimensions, and the bed is 6" longer. Makes sense, as it's a much shorter truck overall. Losing the big frunk seems like a big loss, and not having the AC plugs is also a shame as they're pretty useful.

The big thing for me is that despite being smaller on every single dimension, AND a unibody truck, it has a higher curb weight than the larger Lightning. Makes me think they threw LFP batteries at to try and keep costs down. For reference, the Curb Weight on the XLT is ~6050 lbs, compared to ~6750 lbs. both for dual motor configuration/

Towing is 11,000 lbs, but honestly, I think that's probably just Tesla not testing per the SAE standard.

Overall, this is believable, and shows it's closer to a midsize truck than it is a full-size, but kinda slots somewhere in between.
I will repeat the other analysis and say, the big things missing here are 'how much' and 'how far'.

 

[Gato Meoow]

one of the things that turned me away from Rivian ( aside from too expensive) was the forum was full of people with minor damages and $30,000 bills. Cybertruck is going to be worse.

 

[Howard_Scott_Warshaw]

This thing would have been the cats meow if it had came out 5 years ago. This is the Tesla Roadster that's 6 years late to the market. An innovative and unique product that jump starts the rest of the industry, only the industry is already moving.

Props to the man for all his innovations, but this adds nothing to the EV truck market. Does anyone really need a stainless steel bulletproof "truck"?

 

[Kev12345]

Is the interior closer in size to a super cab F150? I need a visual aid

 

[KevinC]

Just wait til the bullet proof feature causes it to become the vehicle of choice for every high end drug dealer. Good bye Cadillac escalade.

 

[ctuan13]

one of the things that turned me away from Rivian ( aside from too expensive) was the forum was full of people with minor damages and $30,000 bills. Cybertruck is going to be worse.

Oh definitely. Between its unibody construction and the cold-rolled stainless steel panels, it's gonna be a nightmare to repair.

 

[Newton]

Speaking of leaking, those outlets are in the bed? Exposed to the elements and whatever the owner puts into the bed? That cover does not look very watertight or dirt resistant.

 

[TheBigBezo]

My big question is how much this is going to cost Tesla. They reuse many attributes across the Y, S, X, and 3, at least from what I've seen, and they sell 3s and Ys at a huge scale. From what I understand, they can run tight margins because they sell a ton and they're cheaper to make than competitors.

But now we have an F-150 and a RAM that are built off their existing ICE frames. The Lightning shares a ton with a regular F-150, which means each individual piece costs less. Can Tesla say the same making brand new stainless steel body parts, brand new interior designs. I doubt the Cybertruck and a Y share many commonalities besides the screen and software. That could really bite Tesla. We all see how Ford and GM are struggling a bit to sell high cost trucks in a high rate environment, but will Tesla do any better or will they ironically suffer trying to produce enough trucks at scale to offset costs while also needing to mark them up to maintain a profit, or will they sell Cybertrucks at a loss and offset it with their profits from 3s and Ys?

IT just seems like Tesla is shooting themselves in the foot because they're losing one of their biggest advantages in the EV race imho, making bespoke trucks that could easily cost too much and not sell well.

 

[TomB985]

Cool find, thanks for sharing!

I think the Cybertruck is butt-ugly, but its modest size would be a better fit for me if it was a good value. Maybe an option down the line once they get production and pricing ironed out.

 

[KevinC]

My gut tells me that the complexities of building the truck (especially the stainless steel) and then also repairing the stainless steel is going to reduce this to either a very low volume(and premium) or completely shut down in 5 years. I dont think they will abandon the truck market though. There is better aerodynamics to be had and if Tesla put their expertise to work without being fixated on this design they could make a better truck. Maybe this will be their hummer in 5 years and they come out with a better offering that isn't quite as in-your-face.

 

[Kev12345]

IT just seems like Tesla is shooting themselves in the foot because they're losing one of their biggest advantages in the EV race imho, making bespoke trucks that could easily cost too much and not sell well.

Tesla is pretty good at reducing parts and building cars efficiently. That’s partially why there’s so few options on their vehicles. I’m sure the cybertruck will be no different. Large single piece casts, minimalist interior, no paint etc.

 

[detansinn]

They've been hiding the specs, because the specs suck.
This isn't a competitor for the Lightning or any full size EV pickup truck.

It's an expensive thing that you park at Whole Foods and get pissed that your grocery bags slide around the bed.

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