The Tesla Cybertruck will quickly get an over-the-air (OTA) software program replace, which is able to enhance the pickup’s DC quick charging capabilities.
At the moment, the Tesla Cybertruck can Supercharge at as much as roughly 250 kilowatts. Based on specs, in quarter-hour, it might probably replenish as much as about 40 % of state-of-charge (SOC). That is as much as 128 miles of vary for the Cyberbeast (with 320 miles of EPA vary) or as much as 136 miles within the case of the AWD model (340 miles of vary of EPA vary).
Tesla Cybertruck DC quick charging
Based on Tesla, the Cybertruck can replenish as much as 136 miles or vary (AWD model) in quarter-hour. That is about 40 % factors of the battery capability. The upcoming improve will enhance that to 154 miles in quarter-hour.
The preliminary real-world check in late December 2023 revealed {that a} Tesla Cybertruck was in a position to recharge from 14% to 90% SOC in 49 minutes and 52 seconds. In the course of the first quarter-hour of the session, the battery SOC elevated from 14% to 49%, which implies 35 proportion factors or about 112 miles out of 320 miles complete. Not removed from the Tesla’s specs.
This degree of charging charge isn’t notably unhealthy, particularly in comparison with different pickups available on the market (Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T). Nevertheless, many anticipated a better charging pace.
This week, Drew Baglino—SVP of Powertrain and Vitality at Tesla—wrote on X (@baglino) that the Tesla Cybertruck will obtain a software program replace, unlocking a better DC charging pace.
The charging curve shall be improved so the typical vary replenishing charge will enhance to as much as 154 miles in quarter-hour: “Cybertruck cost curve enhancements are coming OTA later this quarter to unlock as much as 154 miles recovered in quarter-hour.”
The temporary data doesn’t clarify how the curve shall be improved, however we assume that the curve shall be flatter. Secondly, Drew Baglino doesn’t say whether or not the 154 miles in quarter-hour pertains to the Tesla Cybertruck AWD or the Cyberbeast.
Within the case of the AWD model, a leap from 136 miles to 154 miles would translate to an enchancment of 13% (45 SOC % factors in quarter-hour). Within the case of the Cyberbeast, a rise from 128 miles to 154 miles can be a 20% enchancment.
The charging pace enchancment isn’t the one factor. Tesla additionally recognized a bug in its software program, which triggered points whereas charging from a really low SOC. The issue was highlighted by Kyle Conner (@itskyleconner / X) throughout intensive testing.
In different phrases, Tesla is patching and refining the Tesla Cybertruck to enhance consumer expertise. The query is whether or not, in some unspecified time in the future sooner or later, the truck may even get some high-voltage charging enhance to unlock even larger charging pace.