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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.

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Acura unveils new RSX: reborn as a sleek electric SUV

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Acura is bringing back the RSX, but you wouldn’t recognize it. It’s now a sporty electric SUV, and a fairly impressive one at that. It’s also the first electric vehicle built on Honda’s new Zero global EV platform.

Honda’s all-electric vehicle offering is quite limited – especially in North America.

It only sells the Prologue and Accura ZDX, which are based on GM’s Equinox EV. In Asia and Europe, the Japanese automaker has more electric models, but its efforts are still very much fragmented.

Now, it is preparing to launch a series of new EVs based on its in-house global EV platform: Zero.

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Today, Acura is unveiling what should become the first vehicle on the platform: the Acura RSX concept.

This is still only a concept, but Acura says that it’s a good preview for the final vehicle that will go into production at Honda’s new EV hub in Ohio during the second half of 2026.

It will be built on the same production line as the Acura Integra, which can get a bit confusing since the name RSX was also used for the Integra in some markets during the original run in the 90s.

But the name is about the only thing that the current Integra and the RSX concept share. You won’t confuse the sporty sedan with this all-electric performance SUV.

Lance Woelfer, vice president of Auto Sales at American Honda Motor Co, commented on the new concept:

“The dramatic styling of our Acura RSX Prototype demonstrates that it’s not just a new EV, but a compelling all-new Acura model. RSX will deliver on nearly four decades of Acura Precision Crafted Performance brand DNA with appealing design and cutting-edge technology.”

Acura took advantage of the freedom given by the new EV platform it’s based on and delivered a vehicle with a sleek yet aggressive design.

Yasutake Tsuchida, Acura Creative Director and vice president of American Honda R&D, said that the design aimed at “excellent aerodynamic” performance:

“The Acura RSX has a sporty coupe style that expresses the performance that comes from excellent aerodynamics. Starting from this all-new RSX we will redefine the Acura brand around timeless beauty and a high-tech feel that is essential for a performance and unique brand.”

For now, the design is the primary information available about the Acura RSX, as the company hasn’t shared specifications yet. I am with Acura at the Monterey Car Week for the next few days, and I’ll do my best to gather more details.

In the meantime, we know that it will be equipped with a potent dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain, sport-tuned double wishbone front suspension, a low center-of-gravity and Brembo brakes, and Acura is talking about all this being standard in the new RSX.

Acura is also talking about having “the brand’s top-of-class driver assistive technologies.”

The RSX is also set to be the first vehicle equipped with Honda’s new ASIMO operating system.

Acura said about ASIMO:

With the ability to run various applications on the Acura RSX, similar to operating systems found on smartphones, ASIMO OS will offer a personalized experience that will enhance the joy of driving and the ownership experience. ASIMO OS will utilize OTA updates to bring new customizable features and services to the RSX to enhance the ownership experience.

It will also have machine learning capabilities, enabling it to learn about how you like to use your car and personalize to your specifications.

Last but not least, Acura has already confirmed that the RSX will be capable of bi-directional charging. The details are not available yet, but the automaker is talking about powering devices from the vehicle (V2X) and providing back power to your home (V2H).

The prototype is at Pebble Beach this week if you want to check it out. We certainly will, and we will report back with more.

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Lucid (LCID) shuts down rumors that it sold just 9 Gravity SUVs this year

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Lucid (LCID) shuts down rumors that it sold just 9 Gravity SUVs this year

A new report claimed that Lucid Motors’ (LCID) new Gravity SUV had just nine registrations in its first six months. Lucid denied the rumors, telling us Gravity deliveries are “well into the 3-digit range.”

Lucid denies rumors of slow Gravity SUV sales

There’s no denying that the Gravity is an impressive electric SUV. It can drive up to 450 miles on a single charge and has more interior space than a Ford Explorer. With up to 828 hp, it’s also faster than most sports cars.

However, a new Automotive News report claimed the Gravity only managed to secure nine registrations in its first six months on the market, citing S&P Global Mobility data.

Nick Twork, Lucid’s head of communications, confirmed in an email to Electrek that the claim is “completely inaccurate.”

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Twork added that “a quick review of social media postings from our customers shows that those numbers are simply not credible.” Although Lucid doesn’t provide a breakdown, Gravity deliveries are “well into the 3-digit range,” he said.

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Lucid Gravity Grand Touring (Source: Lucid)

In the second half of the year, Lucid expects the Gravity SUV to account for the majority of production and deliveries.

The EV maker anticipates a significant ramp-up in production during the second half of the year. On the company’s second-quarter earnings call, interim CEO Marc Winterhoff said that after overcoming most of the supply chain issues, including the industry-wide magnet shortage, the company was “beginning to ramp up Lucid Gravity production.”

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Lucid Gravity electric SUV at a Tesla Supercharger (Source: Lucid Motors)

Winterhoff added that “our daily order rate has nearly doubled” since introducing Gravity models in its studios and offering test drives.

If it weren’t for Lucid’s quick actions, the company would have had to halt production in the second quarter. Instead, Lucid produced just over 6,000 vehicles in the second quarter.

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Lucid Air (left) and Gravity (right) Source: Lucid

During an interview with CNBC the following day, Lucid’s CEO stated that the company now has the raw materials, earth magnets, and licensing for the remainder of the year.

Lucid has reduced its production goal for 2025 from 20,000 to between 18,000 and 20,000 units. The company cited a changing market as the reason for the updated range.

The EV maker also scored a partnership with Uber and Nuro to launch 20,000 Gravity robotaxis over the next six years. Uber is investing $300 million into Lucid as part of the deal.

Meanwhile, Lucid’s Air remained the best-selling luxury electric sedan in the US. The Air outsold the Tesla Model S, Porsche Taycan, and even most gas models in its segment in the first half of 2025.

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Ford’s $30,000 EV pickup signals the end of these popular gas SUVs

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Ford’s next “Model T” is a midsize electric pickup that will start at around $30,000. The new model will be the first of a family of affordable electric vehicles based on the new Ford Universal EV Platform. As Ford shifts to lower-cost EVs, a few popular SUVs you may recognize are getting axed.

Ford’s new $30,000 EV pickup will replace gas SUVs

At its Louisville, Kentucky, plant on Monday (see our recap of the event), Ford revealed plans to build a new midsize EV pickup, claiming it will have a lower cost of ownership than a Tesla Model Y.

It will also have more interior space, thanks to its new “Ford Universal EV Platform,” which was also unveiled during the event.

The platform will underpin a series of new affordable electric cars that Ford promises will compete with the best. Ford is set to begin production of the new midsize EV pickup in 2027 at the Louisville Assembly plant, meaning it will need to clear room.

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Ford currently builds the Escape and Lincoln Corsair at the facility, both of which will be retired. The Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair will officially be discontinued after the 2026 model year.

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CEO Jim Farley presents the Ford Universal EV Platform in Kentucky (Source: Ford)

The announcement came as a shock to some, as the Escape is Ford’s second-best-selling SUV, behind the Explorer. It even outsold the Bronco Sport in the first half of the year (82,589 vs 72,438).

The Corsair is the second-best-selling Lincoln brand model through June, behind the Nautilus, with 13,096 units sold.

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Ford Universal EV Platform (Source: Ford)

Although production is slated to end later this year, Ford confirmed the SUVs will continue to be sold well into 2026.

Ford has invested around $5 billion in its Louisville Assembly Complex, creating nearly 4,000 jobs, as it prepares for its next generation of electric vehicles. It will begin with Ford’s new midsize EV pickup, which is expected to launch in 2027 with a starting price of around $30,000.

Source: Car and Driver, Ford

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