cybertruck's offroading capability seems to be rather limited?

[Supratachophobia]

I think you missed absolutely terrible charging curve (best from 0-50%), & loud drivetrain db while towing(Jerryrig video).

The offroad capability is also hampered by the low hanging cyber diaper (borrowed quote) below the bumper.

I thought the 4860 comment covered the poor charging, poor energy density, and poor availability. But you are not wrong that I missed the others.

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[HaveBlue]

I've wheeled my R1S against a stock open dif 4Runner and was shocked that the Rivian was more capable. It has more articulation, ground clearance and the traction control system is better. Both myself and the other driver are very experienced off-road drivers. Having owned crawlers with lifts, locking diffs, armour and driven them over some of the toughest trails we thought we'd give our stock daily driver vehicles a go. The Rivian is more capable than places I want to take it due to the risk of damage. The wheels/tires are inappropriate and it has no body protection.

The CT is not looking to good in comparison if an AWD Subaru can outdo it. Unless the CT has dif locks I don't see it surpassing a Rivian. I'm guessing the cool onscreen buttons are just a feel good software traction control function.

 

[GhostAndSkater]

I think you missed absolutely terrible charging curve (best from 0-50%), & loud drivetrain db while towing(Jerryrig video).

The offroad capability is also hampered by the low hanging cyber diaper (borrowed quote) below the bumper.

I agree, both aren't good, actually there isn't a single EV truck that chargers well currently sadly

 

[usofrob]

I agree, both aren't good, actually there isn't a single EV truck that chargers well currently sadly

While this is true. I think those Rivian results are with the Quad with AT tires. A dual motor with 21" would have a lot better range and the bottom result would look a lot better.

 

[KootenayEV]

Yeah that graph really doesn't highlight how unlikely a CT or Hummer driver will ever see those charge rates; few people are comfortable rolling in around 0 to 5% and leaving with only 25-35%! The Rivian has a far more practical charging curve for road tripping.

 

[usofrob]

Yeah that graph really doesn't highlight how unlikely a CT or Hummer driver will ever see those charge rates; few people are comfortable rolling in around 0 to 5% and leaving with only 25-35%! The Rivian has a far more practical charging curve for road tripping.

I commented this elsewhere as well, but it would be really nice if they upgraded their site to set the starting percent or starting range. Or even just have a fixed 10% start. That's what I try to target in my Tesla to account for the variability in it's estimations.

 

[Herb]

Kind of scathing review for a truck. I guess this is more of the same: If you need to do real truck stuff, CT is not the right tool. If you want to stand out, knock yourself out.

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