New tires for the electric pickup have increased the dual-motor’s range from 318 miles to 340 miles
by Brad Anderson
May 8, 2024 at 06:29
- A new set of all-season tires for the Cybertruck boosts the range of dual-motor and tri-motor models.
- The grey interior trim and new wheel and tire packages are available at no extra cost.
- Tesla is building 20,000 examples of the Cybertruck Foundation Series.
Tesla has launched two new options for the Cybertruck Foundation Series, including a new interior trim that’ll be better for owners who may get their trucks dirty.
The new interior option is the Tactical Grey configuration. An image of this interior leaked in January and an official photo confirms that the white panel stretching across the pickup’s dashboard and door panels has been replaced with a dark grey finish. White interior accents aren’t the best idea while off-roading as they show the dirt. The grey could be a good option for owners wanting to take their trucks off the beaten path.
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Those who place a new order for the Cybertruck Foundation Series will be able to opt for the Tactical Grey décor at no extra cost. It’s unclear if those who’ve already placed an order before this announcement will be able to change from the white interior trim to the grey.
Tesla has also dropped a new wheel and tire package for the EV. This package ditches the off-road-focused 35-inch All-Terrain tires in favor of 35-inch All-Season tires that’ll be better suited to road driving. Additionally, the wheels’ aero covers are smaller and slightly different in shape from the standard ones.
These new wheels and tires don’t just look the part but also boost the truck’s range. Whereas the Dual-Motor All-Wheel Drive Cybertruck and the Tri-Motor Cyberbeast are ordinarily rated at 318 miles (512 km) and 301 miles (484 km) respectively, the new wheel and tire package increases these figures to 340 miles (547 km) and 318 miles (512 km) respectively. This wheel and tire package will also be available at no additional cost.
Tesla plans to build approximately 20,000 examples of the Cybertruck Foundation Series, each selling for a $20,000 premium over an equivalent regular version. While production of the truck is accelerating, it is not expected to reach full-scale production until 2025.
