There have been quite a few stories making the rounds about Tesla’s high-tech truck, and not all of them have been positive. One video showed a Cybertruck struggling in heavy snow while other vehicles passed by effortlessly. Another incident involved an owner who urged others to avoid what he called a ‘mistake’ after experiencing a terrifying crash while using the self-driving feature.
Even with these concerns, many car enthusiasts and tech lovers still see the Cybertruck as a glimpse into the future. But there’s no denying that electric vehicles tend to cost more upfront compared to their gasoline and diesel counterparts. That means potential buyers have a lot to consider before making the switch.
Entrepreneur David Nguyen recently posted a video on Instagram documenting his experience charging his Cybertruck after it had dropped to a dangerously low three percent battery level.
Given Tesla’s reputation for innovation, you might expect some high-tech features—like motion detection or even a facial recognition system—to activate the charging port. Instead, Nguyen had to give the truck a few firm taps with the charger before the port finally popped open.
Nguyen explained that the truck required 121 kWh of energy to reach a full charge. But the real question remained: how much was this going to cost?
Well, since he was charging up in San Leandro, California, where electricity costs $0.61 per kWh, he did the math so others wouldn’t have to.
Nguyen concluded: “I think it’s pretty good because you’re driving the future a.k.a the Cybertruck.”
As you might expect, not everyone saw things the same way.
Another chimed in with their own comparison: “80 dollars to fill up my GMC 1500 Sierra Diesel. Almost 600 miles with the full tank lmao . So NOT GOOD. Oh and it only took me four and half minutes to fill up.”
Meanwhile, a third person shared their thoughts on the trade-off: “So it’s the same to fill up a gas SUV, get further distance and it takes 10 minutes compared to 1.5 hours??? Think I’ll stick to combustion.”
