Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Friday confirmed plans for a four-motor model of the Cybertruck electrical pickup, together with four-wheel steering that may allow trick off-road maneuvering options.
When the Cybertruck was unveiled in late 2019, a three-motor model was confirmed as the highest mannequin. However in response to a question on Twitter, Musk stated that “preliminary manufacturing” might be a four-motor model “with unbiased extremely quick response torque management of every wheel.”
Keep in mind, a production-bound Cybertruck nonetheless hasn’t really been revealed or detailed—and its November 2019 bow was in far-out idea kind—so there is a degree of absurdity in altering options for a mannequin that is not clearly outlined.
Preliminary manufacturing might be 4 motor variant, with unbiased, extremely quick response torque management of every wheel
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 3, 2021
In one other reply on the identical thread, Musk added that the Cybertruck may have “each entrance and rear wheel steer” which can allow it to show inside its personal size like a tank or “drive diagonally like a crab.”
Each options sound related what’s been promised for different electrical vehicles. Rivian has teased a Tank Flip mode for the R1T, whereas GMC has proven off a Crab mode for the Hummer EV that permits the pickup to drive sideways.
All variations of the Rivian have extra motors, whereas the highest model of Hummer EV has three. A two-motor powertrain might be added for less-expensive Hummer EV variants that may begin showing in 2023.
Could have each entrance & rear wheel steer, so not identical to a tank – it might drive diagonally like a crab
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 3, 2021
Tesla hasn’t given a lot of an replace on the Cybertruck in a very long time—not likely since Musk, after suggesting the manufacturing model is likely to be a bit smaller than the 2019 idea, revealed that it might certainly be sized like American full-size pickups.
The Cybertruck has already been crushed to market by the R1T, and certain will not arrive earlier than the primary Hummer EV deliveries.
Tesla confirmed in September that Cybertruck manufacturing is being delayed to 2022. In the identical Twitter thread, Musk promised a “product roadmap replace” throughout Tesla’s subsequent earnings name. So if it is precise specs and options you search, the Cybertruck would possibly quickly appear a little bit extra grounded in actuality.
