The largest Tesla Cybertruck owners forum recently ran a poll asking members whether they consider the Cybertruck a “real truck.”
Most forum users (87.5%) responded yes, while 6% said no, and another 6% said yes, it’s a real truck, but it’s ugly.
This sparked a debate, prompting Cybertruck owners to defend their trucks as a “real truck.”
The first person to argue this point was Roberto, a Cybertruck owner from California.
Roberto writes…
“I find it interesting that even here, in the protected confines of a Cybertruck owners forum, I find serious criticism of the Cybertruck.
Most of the negative comments focus on appearance, but there is also a large contingent of ‘it’s not a real truck for doing real truck things’ comments.
Actually, that second take could not be farther from the truth.
The Cybertruck has long-distance towing limits like all battery-electric trucks, but data shows that most trade profession towing is under 100 miles daily. Towing a recreational boat typically falls within this distance too.
Regarding other truck-related topics, I present a photo of a Cybertruck carrying tree logs.
The Cybertruck owner, a retired builder-contractor who has owned numerous internal combustion engine trucks and still owns a Ford F-150, says he moved the 3000 lb load 90 miles to a mountain cabin on a dirt road using less than half of the Cybertruck’s full range.
If this example isn’t a Cybertruck doing truck things, I don’t know what is.
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Pay particular attention to the fact that even when overloading the Cybertruck, it made no difference in the truck’s posture.
According to the owner, it drove like an unladen vehicle and, in fact, it rode and drove better and safer than any of his internal combustion engine trucks.
If you can get past the futuristic look, the Cybertruck is perhaps the best truck for more than 90% of truck tasks.
The other single-digit use cases may require a large internal combustion engine truck, and that’s fine. Horses for courses.”
Roberto is certainly convinced the Cybertruck is a “real truck,” and looking at the comments, fellow Cybertruck owners agreed with his statement.
A fellow Cybertruck owner goes even one step further and claims the Cybertruck is better than all other trucks.
He writes…
“I haven’t seen too many arguments about the Cybertruck NOT being a real truck.
On the contrary, in my opinion, it does more than a real truck. It’s bulletproof for our Chicago needs, powers our homes, drives itself, is faster than about 98% of cars, and is scratch-proof, etc.
The only downfall I even remotely recognize is the towing. That’s the only negative I recognize. And for us who don’t really tow, it’s a perfect vehicle.”
A second Cybertruck owner writes…
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“Is the Cybertruck a real truck? Absolutely.
Is it ideal for towing? Not at all.
Both can be true.
There are more than 20 things I can do with my Cybertruck that I could never do with my Ford F-150, but towing, even over short distances, is far easier with my F-150.”
A third Cybertruck owner, Nate, agrees the Cybertruck is a real truck but takes a more nuanced approach about the Cybertruck’s limitations.
Nate writes…
“I believe there are a few features that only a small number of truck owners actually use, but these topics often come up.
These include the inability to install a 5th wheel hitch, the absence of a service box designed specifically for the Cybertruck, tow mirrors, the lack of a front plow option or a tailgate Tommy gate, and naturally, the inefficiencies in long-range towing.
For certain groups—whether due to their profession or location—these capabilities, or even the concern about lacking them, can be more significant than features like self-driving, the convenience of home charging, or steer-by-wire technology.”
Overall, most Cybertruck owners agree that the Cybertruck is a real truck, and some even say it’s better than other trucks.
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Image: Screenshot from the Cybertruck Owners Club forum. Reposted under fair use copyright law.
For more information, check out: A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Bought The Truck To Tow, But He’s Afraid He Might Break The Trailer Hitch – He Adds, “I Got a Cybertruck For My Business, but I Can Use a Ram 3500 to Pull Much Heavier”
Tinsae Aregay has been following Tesla and the evolution of the EV space daily for several years. He covers everything about Tesla, from the cars to Elon Musk, the energy business, and autonomy. Follow Tinsae on Twitter at @TinsaeAregay for daily Tesla news.
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