Tesla's highly anticipated battery addition has vanished from their site silently.
- Tesla discreetly took the unreleased $16,000 Range Extender off its online store for the Cybertruck.
- Previously, customers could put down a non-refundable deposit of $2,000 to secure one.
- The shipment experienced multiple delays, reducing its advertised range enhancement by approximately 15%.
If you're among the over 50,000 individuals who bought a Tesla Cybertruck after its release started, chances are high that you’ve thought about getting the official Range Extender once it becomes available. Sure, this add-on comes with quite a hefty price tag. Nonetheless, owning it might be worth every penny for some owners. falling short of its advertised range It’s an option for those seeking extra power. The issue is that it has been removed from Tesla's online configurator.
According to Electrek , Tesla discreetly took the battery pack off its online store as the weekend approached. This left people puzzled. wondering if the package has been delayed yet again , or if it has officially been removed from vaporware to complete vapor.
Initially, the extended driving range was meant to be a key feature of the Cybertruck. However, like the supposedly shatter-proof window glass, invulnerable door panels, and an initial cost below $40,000, this promise fell short as well. Not only did they miss their pricing mark for the high-end version which should have been capped at $69,900, but they also failed to meet the advertised 500-mile range. In reality, when released, the vehicle came with a steep price tag of $119,990 and could manage only about 320 miles before its power completely drained away.
Thus, Tesla swooped in with a solution to rescue the situation. By adding an additional $16,000, customers had the option to have the dealership install a battery pack that would occupy roughly one-third of the pickup truck’s cargo space. This battery pack was initially projected to extend the vehicle's range to about 470 miles; however, after multiple delays, Tesla revised this estimation down to approximately 445 miles.
And now it has been removed from the website entirely.
It remains unclear how this affects the future of the Cybertruck's Range Extender. Additionally, it’s uncertain what will become of the non-returnable $2,000 deposits people made to secure one. This ambiguity arose back in February 2024. Approximately 25% of Tesla owners who were informally polled indicated that they submitted a deposit. (which amounted to $500 back then) for the Range Extender.
There are rumors circulating about an impending significant battery enhancement for the truck due to Tesla’s 4680-cell initiative coming into fruition. While it remains uncertain whether this update will affect the present range or performance metrics of the Cybertruck’s power unit, the anticipated boost could lead to substantial financial benefits for Tesla. It’s feasible that if Tesla indeed has plans for a battery upgrade; they might be revisiting how to present their expanded capacity option. However, this hinges on several factors. if , but what the rumored upgrade achieves.
Furthermore, all of this becomes somewhat irrelevant if Tesla cannot boost the sales volume of the Cybertruck. To be frank, the vehicle requires considerable assistance. The truck has faced numerous challenges since its announcement. Overall, Tesla's sales decreased. Following CEO Elon Musk's intervention in politics, but In particular, Cybertruck sales seem to have fallen short of expectations. .
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