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Watch the Tesla Cybertruck take on a Rivian R1T and Hummer EV in an epic drag race [video]
Tesla’s Cybertruck is one of the most highly anticipated EV releases of all time. With the new electric truck officially rolling out, many want to see how it stacks up against the competition. Watch the Cybertruck take on the Rivian R1T and Hummer EV in an exciting drag race in the video below.
Rivian’s R1T was the first electric pickup to hit the US market in September 2021, beating out the GMC Hummer EV by a few months.
Although both are all-electric trucks, they are very different models. Rivian aims for the R1T to be the ultimate adventure vehicle. In other words, “a truck built for whatever you call a road.”
With 14.9″ of ground clearance, Rivian’s R1T can drive through 3 feet of water, rock crawl a 100% grade, and take off as quickly as a sports car (0-60 mph in 3 seconds).
Meanwhile, GM describes its Hummer EV pickup as a “supertruck” with up to 1,000 HP, 11,500 lb-ft of torque, and features like “Crabwalk.” With available Watts to Freedom, the electric Hummer truck can also hit 0-60 in “approx. 3 seconds.”
Now, enter the Cybertruck. Tesla finally launched the Cybertruck last week after a two-year delay.
Just by looking at it, you can tell the electric truck is in a league of its own. Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk wanted to challenge the status quo with an electric truck that offers more utility than a regular-size pickup with the performance of a Porsche 911.
Tesla Cybertruck vs Rivian R1T, Hummer EV drag race
The highest-trim “Cyberbeast” boasts three motors with 845 combined hp and 10,296 lb-ft of torque. It can race from 0-60 mph in 2.6 seconds.
Does Rivian’s Quad Motor R1T with the Large Battery Pack have enough to keep up? The AWD powertrain delivers 835 hp and 908 lb-ft of torque.
The folks over at Hagerty set the Tesla Cybertruck race up in an epic showdown in their recent video. As you can see, the Rivian proved to be no match for the Cybertruck. Despite being 7″ longer and 4″ wider, Tesla’s Cybertruck weighs less than the R1T.
The Cybertruck hit a quarter mile in 11 sec at 119 mph while the R1T finished in 11.7 sec at 110 mph.
To put the Cybertruck to the test, the team put it up against something with more horsepower. GM’s Hummer EV 3X delivers 1,000 hp and 11,500 lb-ft of torque, but is it enough to beat the Cyberbeast?
| Electric Truck Model | Trim | HP | Torque | Weight (lbs) |
Quarter-mile time (sec) |
| Tesla Cybertruck | Cyberbeast | 845 | 10,296 | 6,603 | 11 |
| Rivian R1T | Quad-Motor w/ Large Battery Pack |
835 | 908 | 7,148 | 11.7 |
| GMC Hummer EV pickup | 3X | 1,000 | 11,500 | 9,063 | 11.9 |
Not quite. The Hummer EV finished slower than the Rivian in 11.9 sec at 106 mph. That’s not suprising given the supertruck weighs over 9,000 lbs.
According to Hagerty, this makes the Cybertuck the quickest truck ever (electric or gas). That includes in 0-60 and a quarter-mile. It will also smoke the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R (12 sec) and 2022 Ram 1500 TRX (12.2 sec) in a quarter-mile.
Although the Tesla Cybertruck is faster in a race, Rivian’s R1T is more efficient, according to EPA data.
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Tesla’s retro-futuristic diner with Superchargers and giant movie screens is ready to open, and I have to admit, it looks pretty sick.
This project has been in the works for a long time.
In 2018, Elon Musk said that Tesla planned to open an “old school drive-in, roller skates & rock restaurant at one of the new Tesla Supercharger locations in Los Angeles.” It was yet another “Is he joking?” kind of Elon Musk idea, but he wasn’t kidding.
A few months later, Tesla applied for building permits for “a restaurant and Supercharger station” at a location in Santa Monica. However, the project stalled for a long time, apparently due to local regulations.
Nevertheless, Tesla still moved forward with a Supercharger at the location, but it had to move the diner project to Hollywood. In 2022, Tesla filed the construction plans with the city, giving us the first look at what the automaker intends to build.
In 2023, the automaker broke ground on the site of the diner.
7 years after being originally announced, the project appears now ready to open:
Musk said that he ate at the diner last night and claimed that it is “one of the coolest spots in LA.” He didn’t say when it will open, but Tesla vehicles have been spotted at Supercharger and people appear to be testing the dinning experience inside.
A Tesla Optimus Robot can be seen inside the diner on a test rack. It looks like Tesla might use one for some tasks inside the diner.
Earlier this year, Tesla integrated the diner into its mobile app – hinting at some interaction through the app – possibly ordering from it.
Electrek’s Take
I think it looks pretty cool. I am a fan of the design and concept.
However, considering the state of the Tesla community, I don’t think I’d like the vibes. That said, it looks like Tesla isn’t prominently pushing its branding on the diner.
You can come and charge there, but it looks like Tesla is also aiming to get a wider clientele just for dining.
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Hyundai’s electric minivan is finally out in the open. The Staria EV was caught without camo near Hyundai’s R&D center in Korea, giving us a closer look at the electric minivan undisguised.
Hyundai’s electric minivan drops camo ahead of debut
The Staria arrived in 2021 as the successor to the Starex, Hyundai’s multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). Although the Staria has received several updates throughout the years, 2026 will be its biggest by far.
Hyundai will launch the Staria EV, its first electric minivan. Like the current model, the 2026 Staria will be available in several different configurations, including cargo, passenger, and even a camper version.
We’ve seen the Staria EV out in public a few times already. Last month, we got a glimpse of it while driving on public roads in Korea.
Despite the camouflage, new EV-like design elements were visible, including updated LED headlights and a full-length light bar. Although it’s still unclear, the electric version appears to be roughly the same size as the current Staria from the side, but slightly wider from the front.
New images posted on the South Korean forum Clien reveal a test car, expected to be Hyundai’s Staria electric minivan, without camo.
Like most Hyundai test cars, the prototype has a black front and a grey body. It still features a similar look to other prototypes we’ve seen, but you can clearly see the new facelift.
Earlier this year, a Staria EV was spotted in a parking lot in Korea, featuring a similar look. The electric version is nearly identical to the Staria Lounge, but with an added charge port and closed-off grille.
The Hyundai Staria EV is expected to make its global debut later this year. Technical details have yet to be revealed, but it’s expected to feature either a 76 kWh or 84 kWh battery, providing a range of around 350 km (217 miles) to 400 km (249 miles).
Hyundai’s electric SUV arrives after Kia introduced its first electric van, the PV5, which launched in Europe and Korea earlier this year.
In Europe, the Kia Passenger PV5 model is available with two battery pack options: 51.5 kWh and 71.2 kWh, providing WLTP ranges of 179 miles and 249 miles, respectively. The Cargo version has a WLTP range of 181 miles or 247 miles.
Source: TheKoreanCarBlog, Clien
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