A new photo by MBKHD reveals the Cybertruck's range
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There is a new range anxiety in the Tesla community. It's not the usual, will I make it to the next Supercharger? Instead, will the Cybertruck range live up to expectations? A recently surfaced video shows the stainless steel beast's range, sparking discussions and theories.
A Look at the Cybertruck's Range
There have been various videos alluding to the Cybertruck's range. A recent video showcased the Cybertruck's interior and an intricate user interface.
Eagle-eyed observers scrutinized the footage, leading to a spectrum of predictions regarding the Cybertruck's range. Some estimate the truck will get somewhere between 220 to 320 miles. These figures are speculative but align with Tesla's initial promises during the Cybertruck's unveiling four years ago for the dual motor variant. However, it's essential to remember that these are based on this specific Cybertruck, for a specific trip, which could be uphill or downhill, which leaves significant variance in the final range.
New MKBHD
Today, a new photo by MBKHD, shows a more accurate representation of the Cybertruck's range.
In the image, MKBHD shows the steering wheel of the Cybertruck with a glimpse of the screen in the corner. The screen displays the Cybertruck has a current range of 265 miles. According to the slashes, which is the way the Cybertruck will display the battery level, you can tell all the slashes are filled in, except for one. The last one appears almost fully depleted, leading us to believe the Cybertruck is at about 90-92 percent charged.
The calculations lead to a final range of between 288 miles (if it's charged to 92%), to 294 miles (charged to 90%). If this is the dual-motor variant, that's right on par with Tesla's original announcement, however, if it's the tri-motor trim, then it leaves quite a bit to be desired.
Regardless of the trim level, these figures appear to line up well with the calculations from the previous video.
A Mysterious Encounter in Mojave
That number would also line up with speculation after that chance encounter at a Supercharger in Mojave, CA. A Cybertruck was facing charging issues while awaiting a tow. A Tesla engineer told a member of the Cybertruck Owners Club that it could match the Tesla Model X, which boasts an EPA-estimated range of 333 to 348 miles.
For context, the competition Rivian R1T offers a range of 270 to 410 miles, depending on the model. The Ford F-150 Lightning ranges from 240 to 320 miles, based on battery and motor configuration.
As the delivery event nears, range anxiety will continue to grow. With high expectations and a competitive market, Tesla's Cybertruck stands at a critical juncture, ready to either revolutionize the electric pickup segment or face the challenges of meeting lofty promises. The upcoming event promises to be a significant moment for Tesla, with much at stake in terms of both technological innovation and market positioning.
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Last week, Mark Ruber, an engineering YouTuber best known for his glitter bombs, released a video where he tested Tesla's Autopilot against various conditions - including the iconic ACME painted wall.
During this test, many people noted that Mark was using Autopilot rather than FSD, even though his video was titled “Can you Fool a Self-Driving Car?”. The Tesla on Autopilot went up against a vehicle equipped with Luminar’s LIDAR rig, running some sort of basic autonomy or safety software.
New Video Tests FSD
Many people were disappointed with Mark’s video and his testing methods, so several creators got to work to actually test out Tesla’s FSD.
Creator Kyle Paul over on X made a much better follow-up video, using both a HW3 Model Y as well as an AI4 Cybertruck. In a relatively unsurprising turn of events, the Cybertruck was successfully able to detect the wall, slowed down, and came to a stop. The Cybertruck was running FSD 13.2.8.
Kyle’s team did a fantastic job building the wall and testing this in a private area using FSD rather than Autopilot. On top of that - they re-tested the results several times and recorded the entire thing in and out. While Mark’s video was more for entertainment, Kyle really set out to prove what would really happen in this unlikely scenario.
Sadly, the HW3 Model Y was unable to detect the wall, and manual intervention was required in each test. While the Model Y was running FSD 12.5.4.2 rather than an FSD V12.6 build, we don’t expect this to have had a significant impact on the test - this is more of an issue with how computer vision analyzes the environment.
There are several major differences between HW3 and HW4. The first is obviously that the version that runs on AI4 is more advanced, as the hardware is capable of processing a lot more data. However, AI4 also features much higher-resolution cameras than HW3, and Tesla recently added the ability for the video feeds to be processed at full resolution on FSD V13. This could have made the difference, although it’s not entirely clear. Perhaps if HW3 gets a version of FSD V13 in the future, HW3 can be retested to see if it passes the “ACME wall” test.
Watch
Kyle’s entire video is below. It’s only 10 minutes long, so definitely give it a watch. Props to Kyle on the quick and thorough execution.
What Does This Mean for FSD?
We broke down Mark’s test - and examined all the little issues that we discovered after doing some in-depth research - you can read our analysis here.
Putting aside the issues with Mark’s testing and instead using the new results - it seems that if you were to have to fight against Wile-E-Coyote and his ACME tools with your Tesla, cartoon logic may win if you’re on an HW3 vehicle. If you’re on an AI4 vehicle, you’ll likely come to a safe stop.
Vehicle depth perception is definitely something that Tesla has been hard at work to improve - and some fairly drastic improvements came with FSD V13 that haven’t been entirely translated to FSD V12 just yet. Future versions of HW3 FSD may be able to determine that the wall is there successfully. So Kyle - if you’re reading this - don’t get rid of that wall. We’d love to see more testing in the future.
However, this entire test scenario is so out of left field… there is a good likelihood this same test would fool some human drivers as well. The most important part is that the future of autonomy will not fall for these tricks, so it's very unlikely for someone to weaponize this idea as it’d only possibly work on a small segment of vehicles.
If Wile-E-Coyote is after you, someone else may drive into the wall before your Tesla does.
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We’re not kidding, this really happened already. This isn’t a realistic scenario outside of someone trying to play an insane prank - but it’s good to know that FSD V13 is capable of dodging this.
Tesla regularly holds quarterly all-hands meetings for employees, but last night marks the first time Tesla has live-streamed the event for the public.
The meeting primarily focused on Tesla’s employees, recent achievements, and the future of Tesla. While it didn’t reveal much new information, it was interesting to see Elon Musk candidly engaging with his teams, who seem to genuinely enjoy working with him. Still, there were a few noteworthy takeaways.
As with Tesla’s Earnings Calls and other live events, we’ve put together a concise, easy-to-digest recap of everything discussed.
General Points
Work-related Injuries declined over time
Planning to expand to new markets
Cell Manufacturing
Continuing to invest in battery supply
Cheapest, lowest cost per kWh cell
The supercharger network continues to grow
Vehicle range and charging speed should match the needs of humans and their required time for breaks
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