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Supercar Blondie reports that charging a Tesla Cybertruck at home costs roughly $1,100-$1,200 annually for 15,000 miles, compared to $2,500 for a gas-powered Chevy Colorado. However, the Cybertruck's starting price of $69,990 is more than double the Colorado's $32,400, meaning the higher upfront cost may offset the lower fuel expenses for many buyers.
A Utah man brought a forest-green wrapped Tesla Cybertruck with 3,000 miles to CarMax for an appraisal, expecting a high offer due to the vehicle's rarity. He received a $76,000 offer, which he found surprisingly low compared to rumors of $125,000 offers. However, current Kelley Blue Book data suggests this offer was actually strong, as private-party values for similar trucks have since dropped to around $75,750.
In a remote-controlled test at about 111 mph, the Tesla Cybertruck remains largely intact with damage mainly to its suspension and wheels, while the Ford F-150 is completely wrecked and erupts in flames, making the Cybertruck look far more durable in this stunt.
Consumer Reports’ 2025 wrap highlights a trio of disappointments: the Tesla Cybertruck’s awkward steering and maneuvering, the redesigned Toyota 4Runner’s noisy, unsettled ride and lack of meaningful evolution, and Volvo’s EX30 for an overcomplicated, driver-monitor–heavy cabin—though most cars tested were competent or better.
Las Vegas police received a fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks as a donation from Silicon Valley investor Ben Horowitz, marking a move towards innovative policing vehicles, despite mixed public opinions and some vehicle issues.
Las Vegas police will deploy the nation's largest fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks, funded by a $2.7 million donation from Silicon Valley billionaire Ben Horowitz, highlighting concerns over private influence in public services and the use of electric vehicles for law enforcement.
Krysta Tsukahara, a college student, died in a Tesla Cybertruck crash in California after the vehicle caught fire and her inability to exit due to door system failure, leading to lawsuits against Tesla alleging safety negligence.
The U.S. Air Force plans to acquire Tesla Cybertrucks for target practice, highlighting the growing partnership between the Pentagon and Big Tech companies like Tesla, SpaceX, and others, as part of a broader trend of militarized technological innovation and privatization of defense capabilities.
The U.S. Air Force plans to acquire Tesla Cybertrucks for use as missile targets in battlefield training, exemplifying the growing relationship between the Pentagon and Big Tech companies like Tesla, SpaceX, and others, as the military increasingly integrates private sector technological innovations into defense strategies.
A Georgia man conducted a drag race between a $130,000 Tesla Cybertruck and a gas-powered Ram TRX, with the Cybertruck decisively winning due to its electric motor, highlighting its superior acceleration over traditional trucks, though it remains slower than some other Tesla models like the Model S Plaid.
Alijah Arenas, a basketball recruit, detailed his harrowing experience during a car crash in April where he was trapped in a burning Tesla Cybertruck, fought to escape, and spent six days in the hospital, but did not suffer major injuries.
Three young individuals, Soren Dixon, Jack Nelson, and Krysta Tsukahara, were identified as the victims of a fatal Tesla Cybertruck crash in Piedmont. The community gathered for a vigil to honor them, with Mayor Jen Cavenaugh highlighting the town's solidarity. The crash occurred on Hampton Road, resulting in a fiery wreck. One person survived but is in critical condition. The families of the victims have shared heartfelt tributes, emphasizing their loved ones' positive impacts and requesting privacy to grieve.
A video from a YouTuber shows a Tesla Cybertruck experiencing a steering fault within the first mile of ownership, prompting warning screens and alarms. The steer-by-wire system threw the truck into a restricted limp mode, raising concerns about the new technology's reliability. Despite some positive experiences, the incident highlights potential issues with the system in a high-performance vehicle like the Cybertruck.
A Tesla owner conducted a quick heat test comparing the temperature of a Cybertruck's stainless steel panels with painted Teslas parked nearby, finding that the Cybertruck registered a temperature of 106.1 F, similar to a white-painted Tesla, and cooler than the black and midnight silver metallic Teslas. The results suggest that the Cybertruck's steel body may not get dangerously hot under the sun, boding well for the all-electric pickup truck's exposure to outdoor elements.
Elon Musk addressed concerns about a Cybertruck panel gap highlighted by YouTuber Marques Brownlee, attributing the issue to a loosened door striker that could be quickly fixed at a service center. This comes after Brownlee called the gap the "worst I've ever seen in a production vehicle" and applied a temporary fix using gaffers tape. The Cybertruck's panel alignment issues have been a point of discussion since before its release, with Musk acknowledging the design's requirement for extreme accuracy in measurements.