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Engadget
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Engadget
Tesla will no longer release the Cybertruck range extender
Tesla has scrapped its plans to sell a range extender for the Cybertruck, the automaker has notified customers who have previously paid a $2,000 reservation fee for the $16,000 add-on. Based on copies of the email people have been posting on social networks and forums, Tesla will be refunding their deposits in full. It didn't say why it's no longer planning to sell the accessory, but the emails come a month after the company quietly pulled the option to add it to the vehicle from its website configurator. The range extender is a battery pack that was supposed to be installed on the bed of the Cybertruck. It was Tesla's answer to releasing vehicles that had shorter ranges than it originally promised. When the company first unveiled the model, it said different versions would have different ranges, including one that has a 500-mile range. Instead, the long-range Cybertruck, which has the longest range, can only last for 350 miles on a single charge. As Electrek noted late last year, the battery pack was supposed to start shipping in early 2025, but Tesla pushed back its release to mid-2025 and also reduced its promised range from 470 miles to 445 miles. Elon Musk previously said that he expects Tesla to sell between 250,000 to 500,000 Cybertrucks a year. However, a recent recall showed that the automaker sold fewer than 50,000 units over a 15-month period. It's unclear whether the company decided to pull the plug on the range extender because it's not worth manufacturing a new product for a model that's performing far below expectations, or if it has another reason altogether. Either way, the Cybertruck's battery add-on has been cancelled and won't be seeing the light of day. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. BREAKING: Tesla has cancelled the Cybertruck Range Extender. 'We are no longer planning to sell the Range Extender for Cybertruck. As a result, we will be refunding your deposit in full' — Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) May 7, 2025 fff
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Tesla quietly scraps highly anticipated update without explanation — here's what's happening
Tesla has seemingly eliminated the long-promised Range Extender option for the Cybertruck without any announcement, leaving potential buyers with fewer choices to address the vehicle's limited range capabilities. Tesla removed the $16,000 Cybertruck Range Extender from its online configurator without explanation, per a recent article in InsideEVs. This battery add-on for the electric vehicle was meant to boost the truck's driving range, with customers previously able to place a $2,000 non-refundable deposit to reserve one. The accessory, which takes up about a third of the truck's bed, has faced multiple delays and reduced promised range benefits. Originally estimated to extend range to 470 miles, Tesla later lowered expectations to around 445 miles. The disappearance of the Range Extender limits options for Cybertruck owners seeking to address the vehicle's disappointing range. The top-trim Cyberbeast model delivers just 320 miles on a full charge, significantly below Tesla's originally promised 500 miles. This range limitation makes the Cybertruck less practical for truck users who need reliable transportation for longer trips, work purposes, or travel to areas with limited charging infrastructure. The situation also potentially slows EV truck adoption while conventional gasoline and diesel trucks continue to release harmful pollutants that contribute to air quality problems, respiratory illness, and climate impacts. While Tesla has removed this option, rumors suggest the company may be working on battery improvements through its 4680-cell program that could boost range without requiring the bed-mounted extender. The Range Extender's disappearance comes during a challenging time for Tesla, with Q1 2025 deliveries falling 13% compared to last year, totaling just 336,681 vehicles. Meanwhile, Tesla also recently announced its eighth recall in the vehicle's brief 18-month history, creating additional headaches for owners already dealing with range limitations and missing promised features. While Tesla works through these Cybertruck challenges, prospective electric truck buyers have increasingly viable alternatives with Ford, Rivian, and Chevrolet working to improve range and capability in their electric pickup offerings. For those considering the switch to any EV, now is an excellent time to explore the growing market of EVs across various price points and body styles. To learn more about making the transition to an electric vehicle that fits your needs and budget, check out TCD's guide on making your next car an EV, which provides practical advice on choosing, charging, and owning an electric vehicle. If you were going to purchase an EV, which of these factors would be most important to you? Cost Battery range Power and speed The way it looks Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
