Tesla Cybertruck (2024)

Alex on Autos is intrigued by the Cybertruck’s engineering but ultimately finds it an only-okay truck. He praises its striking design, quick acceleration, comfortable seats, smooth adaptive-air-suspension ride, tight turning circle, efficient powertrain, and excellent Tesla infotainment. However, the angular unibody sacrifices bed and frunk practicality, rear visibility, cabin width, and traditional truck versatility. Range appears closer to the Ford F-150 Lightning in real-world driving than Tesla’s headline 340 miles, while road noise, unusual steer-by-wire feel, small controls, and unfinished software temper the appeal. It’s an impressive technology statement, but not a clear conventional-truck replacement.

Marques Brownlee is strongly impressed by the Cybertruck, though he sees it as more fascinating than practical. After a month and over 1,500 miles, he praises its remarkably agile steer-by-wire handling, dramatic acceleration, adaptive suspension, quiet cabin, and unmistakable visual impact. He also calls the stainless-steel durability, conventional truck capability, minimalist controls, limited tire choice, early build issues, missing features, and mediocre efficiency overrated or frustrating. His key insight is that the Cybertruck’s biggest effect is social: it generates curiosity, excitement, and disgust wherever it goes. Brownlee considers it already iconic, but wonders whether mass production will eventually make it ordinary.

Alex Nik is cautiously positive about the Tesla Cybertruck, seeing an impressive engineering achievement rather than a flawless truck. He enjoyed its smooth, rapid acceleration, comfortable interior, useful six-foot bed, covered cargo space, and surprisingly good efficiency. The steer-by-wire system becomes manageable, but visibility, sharp edges, panel waviness, awkward controls, limited driver assistance, difficult charging alignment, and fingerprint-prone stainless steel create real compromises. Its polarizing design also makes every trip a public event. Overall, Alex views it as a functional, technologically ambitious pickup with genuine utility, though clearly not an effortless traditional truck replacement.

Throttle House is impressed by the Cybertruck’s outrageous engineering, but ultimately sees it as a flawed novelty rather than a proper work truck. After driving the Cyberbeast over 500 miles, they praised its astonishing acceleration, effective steer-by-wire and four-wheel steering, comfortable seats, excellent software and sound system, and sheer road presence. Yet sharp exterior edges, poor visibility, cheap creaky interiors, harsh ride quality, noisy highway manners, questionable headlights, and disappointing real-world range and towing undermine its utility. Their verdict is affectionate but conditional: a hilarious, innovative “flex machine” that is compelling if you embrace the absurdity, not a conventional pickup replacement.

Jason Cammisa is wildly enthusiastic about the Cybertruck, calling it a genuine engineering breakthrough rather than a gimmick. His testing shows extraordinary performance: 2.6-second 0–60 runs on mud tires, consistent acceleration at low battery, impressive maneuverability, and remarkable efficiency versus the Hummer EV. He also praises the 800-volt system, 48-volt architecture, steer-by-wire, smooth ride, and tough exoskeleton. Still, the enthusiasm is tempered by sharp edges, poor rear visibility, initially disorienting steering, uncertain build quality, controversial styling, and a price far above Tesla’s original promise. Overall, he sees it as spectacularly capable, innovative, and polarizing—“Truck 2.0.”

Doug DeMuro is highly enthusiastic about the Cybertruck’s outrageous design, head-turning presence, and surprisingly effective steer-by-wire system. He enjoys its clever quirks, adjustable suspension, practical storage, and strong acceleration, calling it “plain cool” and an unforgettable engineering spectacle. Still, he stresses that it is more lifestyle statement than serious work truck: it is huge, expensive, lacks some promised driver-assistance and off-road features, has awkward visibility, and can be difficult to access. His 73/100 DougScore reflects exceptional novelty and cool factor, while the Rivian R1T remains the more practical, well-rounded choice.

TheTopher is strongly impressed by the Cybertruck, calling it a genuinely special and enjoyable driving experience. He praises its startling acceleration, responsive steer-by-wire, solid build, refined ride, clever camera integration, and unmistakable road presence, comparing the attention to driving a supercar. Still, the design creates real compromises: poor rearward and pillar visibility, awkward steering-wheel buttons, a tiny frunk, fingerprints, inconsistent panel gaps, and limited off-road confidence from its long wheelbase. He prefers the Rivian R1T dynamically and the F-150 Lightning for refinement, but considers the Cybertruck more distinctive, polished, and useful than expected.

Realistick is impressed by the Cybertruck’s engineering but ultimately frustrated by its missed potential. The Cyberbeast feels remarkably agile, smooth, quiet, and explosively quick, while steer-by-wire, rear steering, adaptive air suspension, and clever storage make it genuinely distinctive. However, limited towing range, awkward trailer charging, compromised visibility and controls, questionable cargo practicality, quality-control issues, and reduced-than-promised payload and range keep it from being a convincing traditional work truck. Realistick understands the appeal—especially at the dual-motor model’s price—but views the Cybertruck as a technically fascinating, surprisingly enjoyable vehicle undermined by Tesla’s overpromising, reliability concerns, and polarizing image.

Car Confections is highly impressed by the Cybertruck, while recognizing its compromises. They praise its startling acceleration, exceptionally quiet and comfortable ride, clever storage, huge screens, expansive cabin, and genuinely distinctive design. The stainless-steel body, steer-by-wire system, rear steering, powered tonneau cover, outlets, and frunk make it feel like a serious engineering showcase. Still, sharp exterior edges, poor rear visibility, limited mirror functionality, narrow bed, minimal controls, and unusual ergonomics reduce everyday practicality. Overall, they see it as a remarkably capable, attention-grabbing truck for buyers who value novelty and performance over conventional utility.

WHAT'S INSIDE? FAMILY is strongly positive about the Cybertruck after seven months and nearly 15,000 miles. He praises its exceptionally smooth adaptive-air-suspension ride, steer-by-wire handling, adjustable height, power-sharing capability, and distinctive design. Still, ownership has tradeoffs: the truck is inefficient and costly on road trips, its aero wheel covers are inconvenient to remove, the mud flap came loose on gravel, and the bright light bar can hurt visibility in snow. He doesn’t regret buying it, but sees it as a lifestyle and technology vehicle—not the best choice for serious work or maximum off-road capability.

Marques Brownlee is impressed by the Cybertruck’s engineering but far from sold on its practicality. After nearly 1,000 miles, he praises its exceptionally nimble steer-by-wire handling, rear-wheel steering, smooth adaptive air suspension, superb audio, spacious back seat, and Tesla’s charging ecosystem. He also calls out its striking, polarizing design and celebrity-level road presence. Yet range falls short of expectations, charging is merely adequate, truck-focused use cases suffer over distance, and early-build flaws include a severe panel gap, exposed wheel rust, awkward visibility, missing promised accessories, and limited driver assistance. Overall, it’s an exciting technology showcase, not a conventional truck replacement.

Raiti’s Rides is highly impressed by the Cybertruck, especially its effortless acceleration, comfort, low center of gravity, and striking technology. The dual-motor truck feels surprisingly composed for its size, while steer-by-wire, rear-wheel steering, cameras, and Tesla’s software make it feel genuinely futuristic. The review also surfaces meaningful caveats: intrusive attention, a bland minimalist cabin compared with the GMC Hummer EV, questionable details such as the manual tailgate, and noticeable wind noise from the window seal. Overall, the enthusiasm is clear, though the truck is presented as an unconventional, attention-grabbing EV rather than a flawless traditional pickup.

Tigran Gertz is highly enthusiastic about the Cybertruck as a daily driver, though not as a standalone work truck. After 10 months and 15,000 miles, he praises its comfort, spacious cabin, clever storage, outlets, tight turning circle, steer-by-wire, low maintenance, and excellent software and self-driving features. He also appreciates its marketing value for his landscaping business. However, he criticizes real-world range, lengthy road-trip charging, the smeary single windshield wiper, limited cargo practicality, and reported recalls. His verdict is emphatic: keep a conventional heavy-duty truck for serious hauling, but the Cybertruck is a remarkably fun and effective personal business vehicle.

Everyday Chris is enthusiastic about the Cybertruck, but firmly advises most buyers to wait. After six months and seven service visits, he praises its striking design, smooth ride, steer-by-wire handling, acceleration, comfort, towing, cargo space, and genuine off-road usefulness. Yet early-build problems—including failed motors, climate-control outages, windshield-wiper and trim issues, rattles, recalls, weak rear visibility, limited practicality, and missing features such as FSD—make ownership inconvenient. He still loves driving it and considers it a safer, more versatile daily vehicle, but believes waiting for production improvements and the end of the Foundation Series markup is the smarter choice.

Devon Loerop is highly enthusiastic about the Cybertruck after 10,000 miles, calling it an exceptionally capable and enjoyable work truck. He praises its startling acceleration, ground clearance, towing utility, onboard power outlets, storage, four-wheel steering, and Tesla’s improving Full Self-Driving. His detailed ownership-cost comparison also favors it over a Ford F-150 Raptor, despite higher insurance. Still, the experience included missing trim, a delayed light bar, squeaky doors, a blind spot, and peeling vinyl wrap—mostly minor or cosmetic issues. Overall, he views the Cybertruck as an impressive, game-changing EV with plenty left to prove.

EV Help Hub is highly impressed by the Cybertruck, especially its surprisingly easy driving experience, smooth air suspension, quiet cabin, and exceptional sound system. Real-world testing suggests roughly 300 miles of range is attainable, while the bed outlets, vehicle-to-home capability, automatic tonneau cover, and external frunk button add genuine utility. Still, visibility suffers when the tonneau is closed, the white interior attracts dirt, and the stainless-steel exterior can feel awkward, look perpetually grubby, and cause static shocks. Despite its $80,000 starting price and quirks, the reviewer enthusiastically recommends an open-minded test drive.

Joel and Sebastian are impressed by the Cybertruck’s technology but would choose rivals overall. They praise its rapid acceleration, excellent rear-wheel steering, steer-by-wire, quiet comfortable cabin, strong audio, software, and route planning. The truck feels smaller and more maneuverable than its size suggests, while off-road controls and useful power outlets add genuine utility. However, FSD made a dangerous maneuver, charging is merely adequate, highway wind noise is noticeable, visibility and ergonomics are awkward, and the stainless-steel body is difficult to keep clean. Its polarizing appearance ultimately matters: they prefer the Rivian R1T or Silverado EV, despite calling the Cybertruck’s technology best-in-class.

Matt Danadel is highly impressed by the Cybertruck, though he sees meaningful compromises. After a week and more than 1,000 miles, he praises its commanding road presence, excellent sound system, smooth air suspension, comfortable seats, solid build quality, useful cameras, and remarkably refined Full Self-Driving. His real-world range estimate of roughly 280–320 miles is reasonable but variable. Frustrations include the lack of standard Autopilot, FSD’s extra cost and highway quirks, poor rear visibility, a dirty backup camera, no driver display, and an overheating wireless charger. Overall, awe outweighs annoyance, but he stops short of calling it perfect.

Metz Tech is genuinely enthusiastic about the Cyberbeast, calling it an unforgettable, defining automotive moment. After several days of daily driving, he praises its astonishing acceleration, precise steer-by-wire handling, four-wheel steering, premium cabin, thoughtful Cybertruck-specific design, and practical bed, storage, and power features. He also appreciates how easily the stainless-steel body cleans up. Still, the truck feels enormous, is difficult to place in tight spaces, lacks even basic Autopilot, produces noticeable motor noise, and costs around $121,000 in this configuration. Despite those drawbacks, Metz Tech ultimately loves it, though he admits it would not suit his own needs or budget.

Nothin’ But Car Reviews is highly enthusiastic about the Cybertruck Cyberbeast. The test drive impressed him with its astonishing acceleration, quiet cabin, spacious rear seating, versatile lockable bed, towing and hauling potential, and unmistakable road presence. He also appreciates the EV’s simplicity, Tesla’s software, and off-road capability. Still, his praise isn’t uncritical: the unusual steering wheel, unfamiliar controls, confusing drive modes, and finicky driver-assistance setup create a learning curve, while range under load remains a concern. Overall, he views it as a practical, “freaking awesome” technology showcase rather than a conventional pickup.

Malty Automotive is cautiously mixed on the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, balancing clever features with practical deal-breakers. Four-wheel steering, adjustable ride height with up to 16 inches of clearance, and an automatic tonneau cover with LED lighting are appealing. However, the limited steering angle, difficult-to-repair stainless-steel body, and blocked rear visibility when the cover is raised create notable frustrations. The playful “take my money” versus “absolutely not” framing feels more skeptical than enthusiastic, ultimately inviting viewers to decide whether the compromises are worth it.

Tomislav Mikula is highly enthusiastic about the Cybertruck, despite several serious flaws. He loves its sharp handling from steer-by-wire and rear-wheel steering, its exceptionally responsive center screen, and practical storage beneath the rear seats and bed. He also acknowledges the $101,985 price, lack of Apple CarPlay, and the need to wrap the vehicle. More troubling are the poor build quality, an extreme panel gap, and rust appearing in the wheel well after just one day. Still, his excitement dominates, and he strongly urges skeptics to drive one before judging it.

Alfa Romeo of San Jose is strongly skeptical of the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck. While acknowledging its distinctive appearance and apparently solid quality, the dealership employee criticizes its severe panel gaps, unusual styling, steep depreciation, and weak resale demand, citing auction examples sitting for at least 150 days. They also show the truck tearing up fresh asphalt because of its weight. The reviewer prefers the Rivian R1S for the money and says Cybertruck owners may face harassment, ultimately comparing its appearance to a dumpster truck.

Chris M. Collins is upbeat about the Cybertruck, presenting it as a clever, feature-packed pickup with plenty of personality. He walks through its button-operated frunk, four-foot mono-wiper, 300-pound-capable tonneau cover, stainless-steel body, adjustable drive modes, 360-degree display, voice-controlled glove box, and unusual door controls. His repeated “Not bad, Elon” and playful jokes keep the tone enthusiastic and entertaining, though he offers little serious criticism or evidence that it is the best new truck. The refrigerator comparison and bullet-resistant-window gag add humor while reinforcing the Cybertruck’s eccentric design.

Arun Dev is enthusiastic about his Cybertruck but ultimately calls its design a serious failure. He loves the vehicle, particularly when wrapped, yet demonstrates a practical problem with the sloped roof and tonneau cover. A towel placed near the front of the bed sits roughly three feet away, forcing him to use a broom, climb into the truck, or jump to retrieve it. His “fatal flaw” conclusion is emphatic, though the critique centers on convenience rather than overall vehicle performance.

Nil Ojeda is highly enthusiastic about the Tesla Cybertruck, presenting it as a striking, futuristic vehicle. He admires its industrial stainless-steel design, minimalist Tesla interior, angular steering wheel, huge wheels, dual displays, and adjustable suspension, especially the playful Elon Musk Easter egg. He also enjoys demonstrating the front trunk and motorized rear bed, though he admits the front storage is modest, fitting roughly two suitcases. The 79-second walkthrough is more excited showcase than critical review, with no discussion of price, range, practicality, or ownership drawbacks.