Tesla launches Cybertruck with up to 470 miles of range, starts at $61,000
Tesla launched Cybertruck with up to 470 miles (756 km) of range and starting at $61,000 for the base version.
But we are getting more questions than answers despite deliveries starting.
We have been waiting four years for this, and it is finally here.
After several delays, Tesla has officially started deliveries of the Cybertruck, and with the first deliveries, Tesla has released the official specs and pricing for its first electric pickup truck.
Let’s get right into it.
Tesla Cybertruck Specs and Pricing
The specs are pretty close to the original announcement for the first two versions of the Cybertruck, but the top version got a significant downgrade.
Here are the main specs:
| Rear-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive | CyberBeast | |
| Price | $60,990 | $79,990 | $99,990 |
| Range | 250 miles | 340 miles | 320 miles |
| Range with extender??? | Not mentioned | 470+ miles | 440+ miles |
| Acceleration 0-60 mph | 6.5 sec | 3.9 sec | 2.6 sec |
| Drivetrain | rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Top speed | 112 mph | 112 mph | 130 mph |
| Towing | 7,500 lbs | 11,000 lbs | 11,000 lbs |
The prices are way up from the original unveiling in 2019, but that was to be expected.
The biggest changes are to the range since the top version of the truck was advertised at 500 miles of range.
Now, Tesla is advertising 340 miles of range for the dual motor version and 320 miles for the tri-motor version, which is now called “Cyberbeast”.
However, the automaker is now talking about a “range extender” that can add range for those two versions, but the company hasn’t explained what this range extender entails.
In the past, other automakers have used the term “range extender” for small gasoline generator, like in the BMW i3. I doubt that Tesla is going to use any kind of fossil fuel. It’s most likely going to be a battery add-on, but it would have been nice for Tesla to explain.
Update: Elon has since explained the range extender:
Tesla confirmed that the Cybertruck’s bed is 6′ by 4′ and the truck has a 6,859-lb curb weight
The electric truck also out pulls a Ford F-350 in a test that they shared during the launch event:
The design might be polarizing, but it does deliver on aerodynamic performance with a 0.335 drag coefficient, which is better than I and most people expected.
The vehicle comes with 35″ all-terrain tires and has 17″ ground clearance throughout the whole truck, thanks to a flat belly.
Tesla also confirmed that the Cybertruck is its first steer-by-wire vehicle, which we suspected following a recent patent.
Another first is the 48-volt system. Congrats to Tesla for having the guts to move away from 12-volt. It’s going to result in 70% less wire inside the vehicle.
In terms of performance, the Cyberbeast version can do a quarter mile in less 11 seconds and CEO Elon Musk even claimed that the truck can beat a Porsche 911 on the quarter-mile while towing another 911.
The vehicle’s bed is equipped with both 120 and 240-volt power outlets, which should cover all your needs on the go.
- Outlets: 4 x 120V
• 2 cabin outlets (up to 20A)
• 2 cargo bed outlets (up to 20A) - Outlets: 1 x 240V
• 1 cargo bed outlet (up to 40A)
As expected, the vehicle is also capable of vehicle-to-home functionality that Tesla calls “Powershare”. We are going to have a whole separate article digging into that in a few moments.
The 240-volt outlet in the bed can also be used to charge other electric vehicles fairly easily.
Tesla shared this image as an example:
As for the interior of the vehicle, CEO Elon Musk didn’t spend much time on it during the event, but it hasn’t been updated much since the original unveiling.
Tesla took some cues from the Model 3 refresh and added an ambient lighting strip all along the dash.
Here’s an official picture of the Cybertruck’s interior:
Electrek’s Take
The event in itself was really disappointing. It was basically a redo of the original event in 2019 with a few deliveries.
Elon even claimed that they were going to remake the infamous steel ball test, but they did it with a baseball, which is hardly the same as a steel ball.
I can forgive that, but what was weirder is the fact that Elon didn’t even discuss range and pricing during the event. We had to wait until Tesla updated the configurator to know about those.
Then we have even more questions after the mention of a “range extender”. You can’t write that without going into more details and we are trying to learn more about it as I write this. (Update: Elon has clarified on Twitter – see above).
That’s stuff that needs to be clarified.
As for the pricing, which is probably the biggest new piece of information from this whole event (even though it wasn’t even discussed during the presentation), it is a bit disappointing.
It basically starts at $80,000 (just under the limit for the $7,500 federal tax credit) for the all-wheel drive and that’s before the range extender option, which we don’t have pricing on.
That’s not an easy sell in my opinion. It’s basically a 50% price increase across all versions of the truck compared to the 2019 prices.
FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.
![Here's your first look at the Hyundai IONIQ 2 [Video]](https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/08/hyundai-ioniq-2-first-look.jpeg?resize=1200,628&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1)
We are finally getting our first look at the IONIQ 2, the smaller sibling to the Hyundai IONIQ 5. Hyundai is expected to reveal the new EV next month, but after it was spotted driving near its tech center, we are already getting a sneak peek. Check it out for yourself in the video below.
First look at the Hyundai IONIQ 2 reveals new low-cost EV
Hyundai is betting on more affordable EVs to drive growth. It’s already finding success with the Inster EV, its cheapest electric car.
In the heart of Europe, Germany, the Inster EV was the top-selling small electric car through the first half of the year.
Hyundai is preparing to introduce another low-cost EV as part of its expanding IONIQ lineup. The IONIQ 2 will sit between the Inster EV and Hyundai Kona Electric in an increasingly popular segment.
Hyundai is expected to introduce the IONIQ 2 next month at the Munich Motor Show, with sales set to begin in mid-2026.
Although we caught a glimpse of a camouflaged model last month in a South Korean parking lot, a new video reveals the IONIQ 2 testing on the road.
The video from CarSpyMedia offers a good look at the new EV from all angles. As with the EV2, the IONIQ 2 will feature a taller, more SUV-like profile.
It’s still covered, but you can expect to see new design elements, such as redesigned LED headlights, featured on the new IONIQ 6.
The interior will undergo a “step change” from current models, according to Autocar, with new software, features, and an updated infotainment system.
Like most Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis electric vehicles, the IONIQ 2 will be based on its E-GMP platform. It will likely be offered with different battery pack options, similar to the Kia EV3. The EV3 is available with 58.3 kWh and 81.4 kWh battery packs, providing WLTP range of 267 miles and 372 miles respectively.
You can also expect it to share parts and similar styling to Kia’s upcoming EV2. The EV2 is scheduled to go on sale a few months ahead of the IONIQ 2.
Hyundai has yet to announce the price range, but it’s likely to start at around 30,000 euros ($35,400), which is slightly less than the Kia EV3’s price of 35,990 euros ($42,500).
Unfortunately, the IONIQ 2 is not expected to launch in the US. Hyundai is doubling down on SUVs after ramping output of the three-row IONIQ 9 and 2025 IONIQ 5 at its Georgia EV plant.
Hyundai Motor, including Kia and Genesis, is gearing up to launch its next-generation electric vehicles. An Electrek reader shared an image (shown below) of a few new camouflaged models testing in Europe.
The vehicle on the left, spotted in France last week, appears to be the new Hyundai Staria electric van. Given the distinctive two-line LED headlights, the vehicle at the front is likely a Genesis model.
Although it’s hard to tell, it appears to be the new GV90, an ultra-luxury Genesis electric SUV. Hyundai’s luxury brand is upscaling its lineup with the new full-size SUV serving as its new flagship model. The GV90 is expected to go head-to-head with the Mercedes G-Wagen. Last month, we got our first look at the GV90 with coach doors, giving off the Rolls Royce feel. It’s expected to arrive around mid-2026.
What do you think of the IONIQ 2? Would you buy one for around $35,000? Or, are you waiting for the ultra-luxe Genesis GV90? Drop us a comment below.
FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.
The “Holy Grail” of EV batteries may be closer than we think. The first mass-produced EV to feature a semi-solid-state battery, the new MG4, was just cleared for sale in China.
Is the MG4 the first EV with a semi-solid-state battery?
After opening pre-orders for the new MG4 earlier this month, starting at about $10,000 (73,800 yuan), SAIC Motor announced that pricing for the semi-solid-state battery version would be revealed in September.
Well, we are already getting a look at the new variant. The MG4, equipped with a semi-solid-state battery, was included in the latest batch of vehicles cleared for sale by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) this week.
According to the regulatory filing, the new EV will feature the same single front-mounted 120 kW (161 hp) electric motor as the other models.
As expected, the biggest change is the battery. The new variant swaps the lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that powers other MG4 models for a manganese-based lithium-ion battery. The battery is manufactured by Suzhou Qingtao Power Technology Co, a global leader in solid-state Li-ion EV batteries.
Other optional features include a 360-degree camera, front and rear radars, front badging, a tinted roof, and privacy glass.
Although it has been cleared for sale, we will have to wait until closer to launch for prices, range, battery capacity, and other specs.
For now, the new MG4 is available in four trims: Comfort, Ease, Freedom, and Smart. Two battery pack options are available, 42.8 kWh and 53.9 kWh, providing CLTC ranges of 437 km (272 miles) and 530 km (330 miles), respectively.
Prices start at 73,800 yuan ($10,000) for the base “Comfort” trim, ranging up to 105,800 yuan ($15,000) for the “Smart” edition model.
At 4,395 mm long, 1,842 mm wide, and 1,551 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,750 mm, the new MG4 is slightly bigger than the popular BYD Dolphin EV hatch.
Inside, the semi-solid-state battery version is expected to feature the same setup with a 15.6″ floating infotainment and plenty of smart tech.
SAIC MG claims the new MG4 will be the first mass-produced EV to launch globally with a semi-solid-state battery. Prices and more info will be revealed in September, with deliveries beginning by the end of 2025.
FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.
Polestar’s electric SUV set a new Guinness World Record after travelling over 580 miles (935 km) on a single charge. The trip took nearly 23 hours, but the Polestar 3 now claims the world record for the longest journey travelled by an electric SUV.
The Polestar 3 sets a new Guinness World Record
The record was set by an unmodified Polestar 3 Long Range Single motor model. Polestar launched the new variant in Europe last summer, followed by the US and other global markets in late 2024.
Powered by the same 111 kWh battery as the Dual Motor Polestar 3, the entry-level version features a single 295 hp (220 kW) rear-mounted motor. It’s also the most efficient model, rated with a WLTP range of 706 km (435 miles).
However, after a record-breaking trip this week, the Polestar 3 proved it’s much more efficient than the numbers show.
The Polestar 3 drove 935.44 km (581.3 miles) on public roads in the UK, setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest journey traveled by an electric SUV and smashing its range estimates by almost 230 km (143 miles).
According to Polestar, the electric SUV reached its WLTP range figure and still had 20% battery capacity, which allowed it to travel an additional 12.8 km (8 miles) before reaching 0%. And it did make it to a charger, in case you were wondering.
“While the drivers pushed the Polestar 3 to the boundaries of its range capability, it goes to show how battery range has improved exponentially over the past few years,” Polestar’s UK Managing Director, Matt Galvin, said.
Galvin added that “For a large premium SUV to go way beyond a London to Edinburgh distance is truly impressive and with this the adage that ‘EVs can’t go far’ has been very much consigned to the history books.”
The trip took 22 hours and 57 minutes, but the electric SUV delivered an impressive performance. Professional efficiency drivers, Sam Clarke, Kevin Booker, and Richard Parker, took turns driving every three hours.
The unmodified Polestar 3 was fitted with standard 20″ wheels and Michelin Sport 4 EV tires. Guinness World Record judge, Paulina Sapinska, verified the attempt. You can watch it in the video above.
Electrek’s Take
With an efficiency of 12.1 kWh/100 km (19.5 kWh/100 miles), or 5.13 miles/kWh, the Polestar 3 proved to be even more efficient than the Lucid Air Pure.
Lucid introduced the 2025 Air Pure last summer as the “World’s most efficient car” with an EPA estimated 5.0 miles/ kWh.
Last month, the Lucid Air Grand Touring model set a new Guinness World Record for the longest journey by any electric car on a single charge after driving 1,205 km (749 miles) through the Alps and into Germany.
And last week, GM announced the 2025 Chevy Silverado EV Work Truck set a world record after it drove 1059.2 miles on a single charge.
With most automakers and many other companies chasing more efficient batteries with new chemistries, this could be just the start.
FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.
-
Sports3 years ago‘Storybook stuff’: Inside the night Bryce Harper sent the Phillies to the World Series
-
Sports1 year agoStory injured on diving stop, exits Red Sox game
-
Sports2 years agoGame 1 of WS least-watched in recorded history
-
Sports2 years agoMLB Rank 2023: Ranking baseball’s top 100 players
-
Sports4 years ago
Team Europe easily wins 4th straight Laver Cup
-
Sports2 years agoButton battles heat exhaustion in NASCAR debut
-
Environment2 years agoJapan and South Korea have a lot at stake in a free and open South China Sea
-
Environment2 years agoGame-changing Lectric XPedition launched as affordable electric cargo bike