Tesla has quietly removed the range extender option for its Cybertruck from the online configurator, raising questions about whether the long-promised accessory will still reach customers.
The range extender, a removable battery pack designed to sit in the truck bed and extend driving range, was originally presented as a solution to address criticism over the Cybertruck’s lower-than-expected range.
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When the production version of the vehicle was unveiled in late 2023, the tri-motor variant offered 320 miles of range—far short of the originally promised 500 miles—while the dual-motor version offered 325 miles, a marginal improvement over its initial target of over 300 miles.
Tesla had introduced the range extender as an optional $16,000 add-on, claiming it could push the range of the dual-motor Cybertruck above 470 miles. That estimate was later revised to “445+ miles” by late 2024. Despite its presence in Tesla’s product roadmap, the range extender has yet to launch, with the company initially targeting early 2025 before delaying availability to mid-2025.
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Previously, the option could be reserved online with a $2,000 non-refundable deposit, but the configurator no longer shows it as of this week. Tesla has not issued a public statement explaining the removal, nor has it clarified whether the product has been canceled or if the company is simply halting reservations temporarily.
Tesla’s specifications page still references extended range figures for both Cybertruck variants, indicating that the product may still be under development. However, the quiet withdrawal from the ordering platform has led to speculation about potential delays or changes in the company’s plans.
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Tesla began Cybertruck deliveries in late 2023 and has been gradually scaling production. The tri-motor version, officially priced at $100,000, and the $80,000 dual-motor variant both cost significantly more than their original projections, with range falling short of early targets.