Cybertruck Details and Driving Impressions Emerge As Tesla Sets Delivery Event Date

As Tesla Cybertruck deliveries are imminent, the internet is flooded with pictures, videos, and speculations about the electric pickup truck. There's so much noise these days that it's hard to follow the Cybertruck's real story. Obviously, there are people closer to Tesla who know more than they can tell. In a recent Spaces call on X, a Tesla insider revealed many exciting details about the upcoming pickup truck after he reportedly test-drove it on Tuesday.

The call was dense, causing uproar on X (formerly known as Twitter). Yaman Tasdivar, who shared the details, says he test-drove the Cybertruck Performance trim, which features a powertrain similar to the Model S/X Plaid. This means a tri-motor configuration with about 1,000 horsepower to play with. The drive units are more closely related to the Tesla Semi, considering the Cybertruck shares the same 1,000-volt electrical architecture.

It has been speculated that the Cybertruck might finally introduce bi-directional charging to the Tesla lineup. Yaman confirmed this feature in the Spaces call, adding that the pickup also features three power outlets in the vault, delivering 240 and 120 volts. While discussing the vault, you should know that the Cybertruck doesn't feature air ducts for the HVAC system. The mid-gate glass does open, though, so camping in the bed is possible with climate control.

Unlike the original prototype, the production Cybertruck will not feature a ramp built into the tailgate. At least the unit offered for test-drive did not have it. The Cybertruck also has a spare wheel under the bed's floor, similar to the Rivian R1T. The bed's tonneau cover can be operated remotely from the Tesla app and the infotainment screen, besides the buttons on the bed. As for the tailgate, it can only open automatically but not close, probably for safety reasons.

One of the most talked-about Cybertruck features was the frunk, with many saying it's too small. Well, it might not be too deep, but it's wide enough to allow a guy who was 5'7" (170 cm) to lay flat inside. The frunk lid is powered, confirming a rumored feature that many people wanted. It makes sense, considering how big (and potentially heavy) it is.

Thanks to Yaman, we already have the first driving impressions of the Cybertruck. The rear-wheel steering makes the turning radius amazingly short, allowing the Cybertruck to maneuver in tight spaces. Multiple tow and trailer modes are available to select from, and the front bumper camera can be maximized on the screen to offer images during off-roading and parking. Suspension height shows the actual ground clearance on the screen instead of the usual low/medium/high settings. The highest level is 14.5 inches (37 cm), which is impressive.

Many have the impression that the Cybertruck is a utilitarian vehicle with a no-frills interior. Still, the test driver confirmed that the truck he drove felt more luxurious than a Model S/Model X. The seats are wider and more comfortable, which he also said about the soft suspension. Another interesting detail is that the windows are not bulletproof, as speculated. They are double-glazed acoustic glass, though, to block the noise from entering the cabin.

Yaman claims that Tesla already scheduled the date for the Cybertruck delivery event. We suspected this much after seeing the Cybertruck-themed apparel handed out to employees working on the event. Still, no official announcement has been made for now, but that will come soon. Speculations indicate that Tesla might shoot for a November show, as the Cybertruck was unveiled on November 21, 2019.

More shared details:

- A guy who was 5’7” was able to lay flat in the frunk.
- no ramp built into the tailgate
- suspension more comfortable than an S/X
- turning radius is amazing
- feels more luxurious than an S/X

— Matthew Donegan-Ryan (@MatthewDR) October 4, 2023