Tesla Axes Cybertruck Range Extender, Refunds Deposits

Thursday, May 8, 2025, 7:20 am

Tesla has officially canceled its $16,000 Cybertruck range extender project amid ongoing criticisms about battery performance promises. The automaker confirmed the decision via customer emails, promising full refunds on deposits, and leaving observers both relieved and amused by yet another twist in its unconventional product saga.

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techspot.com / Tesla cancels $16,000 Cybertruck range extender

Tesla and Elon Musk faced plenty of criticism when the Cybertruck officially went on sale in 2023, mostly due to it having a higher price and lower range than what Musk promised in 2019.Read Entire Article

theverge.com / Tesla finally calls it quits on Cybertruck range extender

Tesla has officially scrapped the range extender accessory it was making for Cybertrucks. In emails seen by Electrek, Tesla confirmed to Cybertruck owners that it’s “no longer planning to sell” the $16,000 battery pack, and that it would be issuing full refunds for the $2,000 deposit put down by…

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