Cybertruck Owner Reveals The Shocking Cost Of A Full Charge, And People Are Stunned

The Cybertruck has become a more common sight on the roads these days, but that hasn’t stopped people from being deeply curious about its futuristic design and performance.

There have been quite a few stories making the rounds about Tesla’s high-tech truck, and not all of them have been positive. One video showed a Cybertruck struggling in heavy snow while other vehicles passed by effortlessly. Another incident involved an owner who urged others to avoid what he called a 'mistake' after experiencing a terrifying crash while using the self-driving feature.

Even with these concerns, many car enthusiasts and tech lovers still see the Cybertruck as a glimpse into the future. But there’s no denying that electric vehicles tend to cost more upfront compared to their gasoline and diesel counterparts. That means potential buyers have a lot to consider before making the switch.

One of the main selling points of electric vehicles is their lower running costs when compared to traditional gas-powered cars. However, it seems the Cybertruck might be an exception to that rule.

Entrepreneur David Nguyen recently posted a video on Instagram documenting his experience charging his Cybertruck after it had dropped to a dangerously low three percent battery level.

Given Tesla’s reputation for innovation, you might expect some high-tech features—like motion detection or even a facial recognition system—to activate the charging port. Instead, Nguyen had to give the truck a few firm taps with the charger before the port finally popped open.

Once plugged in, he hopped back inside the vehicle to check how long it would take to get a full charge. The suspense builds—drum roll, please.

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And the answer? A staggering wait of one hour and 30 minutes to fully recharge, which translates to a total range of 296 miles—also known as a full 100 percent charge.

Nguyen explained that the truck required 121 kWh of energy to reach a full charge. But the real question remained: how much was this going to cost?

Well, since he was charging up in San Leandro, California, where electricity costs $0.61 per kWh, he did the math so others wouldn’t have to.

He explained: "That's 121 x 0.61 that is $73 to give me a full tank. That's going to give me a range of 296 miles. Is that good? Or not good?"

Nguyen concluded: "I think it's pretty good because you're driving the future a.k.a the Cybertruck."

As you might expect, not everyone saw things the same way.

One Instagram user reacted with disbelief: "$70???? I thought electric was cheaper. Why are we doing this again."

Another chimed in with their own comparison: "80 dollars to fill up my GMC 1500 Sierra Diesel. Almost 600 miles with the full tank lmao . So NOT GOOD. Oh and it only took me four and half minutes to fill up."

Meanwhile, a third person shared their thoughts on the trade-off: "So it's the same to fill up a gas SUV, get further distance and it takes 10 minutes compared to 1.5 hours??? Think I'll stick to combustion."

And yet another commenter didn’t hold back: "Absolute joke."