- The choice of adding the extended range battery to the Cybertruck will necessitate a visit to the service center for installation or removal
- Tesla has not disclosed the pricing or availability of this option
- As per Tesla, the battery will enhance the Cybertruck’s range to over 470 miles
For those Cybertruck owners interested in the extended range battery option, there are now more details on its installation process.
On Saturday, lead engineer of the Tesla Cybertruck, Wes Morrill, affirmed that the user will not be able to install the optional extended range battery pack.
Responding to an inquiry on X, formerly known as Twitter, regarding the easy removal or rental possibility of the range extender battery, Morrill stated that “Any Tesla range extender will be securely mounted to withstand a crash situation.”
Wes Morrill on X mentioning the non-DIY installation of the Cybertruck’s extended range battery
This implies that owners will have to arrange a service appointment with Tesla to have the optional battery pack installed or taken out. The fate of the battery pack post-removal remains uncertain.
No details regarding specifications or pricing have been unveiled for the extended range battery option, and Tesla has not mentioned a timeline for its release.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk discussing the Cybetruck extended range battery pack
Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, who also owns X.com (previously Twitter), mentioned on the platform after the truck’s unveiling that the extended range battery pack would occupy roughly one-third of the truck’s bed space.
Despite opting for the extended range battery pack, the Cybertruck will fall short of the originally promised 500-mile range.
The three announced Cybertruck models consist of a Rear-Wheel Drive, Dual-Motor, and tri-motor Cyberbeast, each with estimated ranges of 250 miles, 340 miles, and 320 miles respectively, according to Tesla. Official EPA ratings have not been provided. Tesla states that the optional battery pack will allow the Cybertruck to deliver over 470 miles of range, although it is unclear for which model.
In April, Tesla issued a recall for the Cybertruck due to issues with “trapped” accelerator pedals, and another one in June for a malfunctioning wiper motor and loose trim.
