Tesla cancels Cybertruck’s \$16,000 extra battery and dashes hopes for greater range (Instagram @teslamotors)
Tesla has once again disappointed Cybertruck owners by officially canceling the range extender package that would have cost $16,000.
The promise was to increase the electric pickup’s range to up to 756 km, following criticism that the model launched at the end of 2023 fell far short of the initial goal of 800 km per charge. In addition to delaying the accessory to 2024 and reducing the promised range, the company has now completely dropped the idea, announcing that it will refund the \$2,000 deposits made by interested buyers.
This decision is another sign of the difficulties facing the Cybertruck, which failed to meet expected demand and whose supposed multimillion-dollar preorders did not materialize into actual sales. Even with the launch of a cheaper version in April, the still-high price — over \$72,000 — keeps the model out of reach for most consumers.
The cancellation of the package comes amid a larger crisis at Tesla, which reported a 71% drop in net profit compared to the previous year. CEO Elon Musk blamed political factors and backlash over his involvement with the government, but analysts point out that the lack of a competitive model in the electric pickup segment is worsening the company’s outlook.
Source: Motor1.com | Photo: Instagram @teslamotors | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
