EV big Tesla Inc. TSLA has launched a winter tire package deal for its Cybertruck in its on-line store for $3,000 forward of the upcoming temperature drop.
What Occurred: The Cybertruck Cyber Wheel and Winter Tire Bundle is geared toward offering elevated traction, stability, and braking effectivity in low temperatures. The package deal contains 4 models every of wheels, specialised tires, and tire strain sensors.
Final month, Cybertruck lead engineer Wes Morrill gave his suggestions for tires on the Cybertruck and mentioned that all-terrain tires are sometimes higher than all-season tires in snow. Nonetheless, neither is right, he famous, whereas including that the corporate would provide a winter tire package deal “quickly.”
“That mentioned, a 3-peak rated tire will likely be finest in snow. Tesla will provide a 3-peak winter tire package deal on the store for these in search of one of the best winter efficiency,” he wrote on social media platform X.
Why It Issues: Final yr, movies emerged on social media alleging that the Cybertruck struggles in snow. Tesla CEO Elon Musk refuted this, claiming that the truck is “glorious” in snow.
Nonetheless, over the last winter, just a few Cybertrucks had been on the highway as the corporate began deliveries in late November. This yr, the corporate can have extra Cybertruck autos and drivers on the highway.
Tesla is presently ramping up Cybertruck manufacturing, aiming to ship 250,000 models beginning in 2025. In keeping with Kelley Blue E-book estimates, Tesla offered 8,755 Cybertrucks within the second quarter within the U.S., and 2,803 within the first quarter.
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