Tesla just scrapped the Cybertruck range extender
- Tesla confirmed on May 7, 2025, that it will no longer sell the $16,000 Cybertruck range extender and will refund all deposits.
- The cancellation followed production delays, limited Cybertruck sales, a high price, and the requirement for service center installation.
- The range extender would have added about 120 miles to the truck’s range, aiming to address Tesla's failure to deliver the originally promised 500 miles.
- The highest-range dual-motor Cybertruck costs $79,990 with 325 miles, while the $99,990 tri-motor 'Cyberbeast' reaches 301 miles per charge.
- Tesla’s decision to scrap the extender reflects challenges in meeting range promises and boosting Cybertruck sales amid repeated recalls and modest deliveries since 2023.
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With Sales Plummeting, Tesla Cancels Key Cybertruck Component
Tesla has officially abandoned its plan to sell a $16,000 range extender for the Cybertruck, Electrek reports — the latest in the automaker's struggles with the incredibly controversial vehicle. This week, customers who paid a $2,000 reservation fee for the extender received emails from Tesla stating it was no longer selling the add-on, but that it would fully refund their deposits. Electrek reached out to the automaker and confirmed the decisio…
Tesla cancels $16,000 Cybertruck range extender after delays
Tesla canceled its Cybertruck range extender.Patrick T. Fallon / AFPTesla canceled its Cybertruck range extender, which was set for mid-2025 release.The optional battery pack would extend the distance the Cybertruck could drive before needing to recharge.Tesla's decision follows previous delays and a reduction in initial range estimates.RIP, Cybertruck range extender.Cybertruck owners no longer have the option to pay $16,000 more for an accessor…
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