It’s time to put the new Tesla Cybertruck on the TFLtruck towing range test. This is part of our on-going diesel & gas versus electric pickup truck video series. We take two identical large camping trailers, and tow them side by side. This time it’s our 2024 Tesla Cybertruck dual-motor Foundation Series versus our 2022 Ram HD 2500 Cummins turbo-diesel.
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We are towing ATC 28-foot toy haulers that weigh just about 8,000 lbs each (dry weight). Thanks to our friends at Complete Trailers.
How far can the Cybertruck tow on a 100% charge?
It has many features that are great to towing: height-adjustable air suspension, four wheel steering, and a 11,000 lbs trailer tow rating. However, the Cybertruck did not adjust the driving range estimates after we started towing.
We went 85 miles before we had to stop and charge with the battery at 6%. Here is how the Cybertruck compares to the Cummins-powered Ram heavy-duty truck in terms of fuel/energy costs.
We used very similar ATC toy-hauler trailers two years ago for a Ford F-150 Lightning vs GMC Sierra 1500 range test. You can also reference our GMC Hummer EV vs Ram HD Cummins range test with these ATC trailers. We also did a side-by-side towing range test comparison between a new Chevy Silverado EV WT and a Ford F-150 Ecoboost.
Join us in the video below.
