See The Tesla Cybertruck Put Its Diff Locker To Work Off-Road: ‘Much Better Than Expected’
Tesla’s angular pickup got a lot of flak in the past for underperforming off-road. Now, though, things seem to have improved.
Tesla’s angular pickup got a lot of flak in the past for underperforming off-road. Now, though, things seem to have improved.
The Cybertruck has been with us for a few months, but it didn’t initially have a dedicated mode for tackling difficult terrain.
Both trucks handle the hilly dirt track with ease, but one is way more fun to throw around the curves.
This Mach-E variant has taller suspension and rally tires, and Ford says it can go sideways around a gravel road.
Their trip was disrupted by landslides, road closures and broken down gas pumps.
We learn a few details about its off-road capability in the process.
Pickup trucks, including battery-powered ones, are expected to do everything, including the occasional off-road course.
Off-roading doesn't tend to happen on even ground, which is why enthusiasts prioritize trucks with great articulation. Unfortunately, the Tesla Cybertruck doesn't deliver.
Here's how the tri-motor Cyberbeast tackled one of Utah's most popular off-road obstacles on stock tires.
A fun day came to a stop when a bolt broke. So should have Tesla done more testing before releasing the Cybertruck?
A Toyota 4Runner that was part of the same group also went up the hill with ease.
This carbon fiber enduro e-bike is powered by Polini’s EP3+ MX motor.
It seems able to climb a steep hill with relative ease.
Tesla’s pickup can wade through 31-inch deep water, but the Rivian R1T can go even deeper.
The Cybertruck release candidate was not properly equipped to tackle challenging terrain.
CEO Scott Keogh said Magna helped get the electric SUV/pickup project off the ground but "Scout engineers are in the lead" now.
The EQG also has a button for a "nudge" function that should come in handy when off-roading.
Both electric pickups took on the same off-road obstacle. But which one performed better?
The timing of this video being released is probably not a coincidence.
Three Cybertruck release candidate prototypes were seen tackling a steep uphill climb known as 'the stairs' at an off-road park.
Drool-worthy components include top-shelf RockShox suspension, a Sram XX Eagle AXS Transmission, and the Bosch CX Race motor.
The Cybertruck release candidate units were apparently driven from Texas to Northern California for some off-road testing.
New drone video shot at Gigafactory Texas also shows the Cybertruck driving by a previous-generation Ford F-150.
Rivian used a stock quad-motor R1S to silently tackle the trail.