The Tesla Cybertruck is seen towing a trailer for the first time ever. No doubt, the Cybertruck has been the electric pickup truck that garnered the most anticipation for several years since its introduction by Tesla in 2019. However, the production of this cutting-edge truck has encountered numerous hurdles for various reasons. The initial release date saw multiple delays, causing frustration among both Tesla fans and those who had previously placed reservations. Here is the latest instance of it towing a trailer on the public roads.
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Tesla Cybertruck Towing Trailer
This video comes from FactFocusedDaily on YouTube. The short video clip catches glimpses of the electric pickup truck on public roads. One could clearly see the Cybertruck pulling a trailer with relative ease. Note that attaching trailers to pickup trucks is a common practice in the US and even in Europe. Hence, the Cybertruck needs to have great towing capabilities to impress potential buyers. It certainly looks like Tesla has been working hard to ensure that the electric truck possesses those capabilities to compete in the segment.
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Expected Specs
Tesla is notorious for not revealing the details of the specifications of its EVs. Still, there are enough reports floating online giving us an idea of what to expect in terms of its capabilities. Firstly, there will be a single, dual or quad-motor configuration. These represent the number of motors that would power the electric truck. The power figures could range from 470 hp to 700 hp. Moreover, the towing capacity could range from 3,400 kg to 5,000 kg. That is quite impressive. Finally, one could expect a range between 480 km to 725 km, depending on the variant. Some reports even suggest a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of around 3 secs in the sportiest configuration.
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What We Think
Tesla has attracted a lot of flak for delaying the launch of the Cybertruck multiple times now. In fact, it is already more than 4 years since the futuristic electric truck was first showcased to the masses. But in the last few months, we have been witnessing the test mules in real-world conditions quite a lot. This could be a definitive sign that the launch might just be around the corner. With this latest video, it looks like the Cybertruck would be capable even in terms of the practical aspects like the towing capacity and will not just be a flashy and flamboyant EV.
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