In the heat duel between two popular pickup trucks, the Tesla Cybertruck surprised with a better performance than the Ford F-150. On a steep mountain road in Colorado, the Cybertruck pulled a 4.7-ton trailer uphill without any problems, while the Ford F-150 had difficulties due to overheating.
Background and test conditions
The Tesla Cybertruck has been on the US market for almost eight months and has already been thoroughly tested by many truck enthusiasts. Despite concerns about its range when towing heavy loads, the Cybertruck was able to shine in this particular test. A video from the YouTube channel "The Fast Lane Truck" shows how the Cybertruck outperformed the Ford F-150 Tremor under extreme conditions.
On a hot summer's day with temperatures of 32 degrees Celsius and a distance of almost 13 kilometers, the trucks had to overcome a gradient of 914 meters. The Ford F-150, equipped with a 3.5L Ecoboost gasoline engine, quickly overheated and had to reduce its performance. The Tesla Cybertruck, on the other hand, easily pulled the trailer uphill without any warning messages or loss of power.
Performance of the Cybertruck
Despite the high energy consumption of 186kWh per 100km, the Cybertruck showed no signs of overheating. This is particularly remarkable as the Ford F-150 raised the alarm at coolant temperatures of 120 degrees Celsius and had to reduce its performance.
Conclusion
During the Tesla Cybertruck may not be ideal for long hauls with heavy trailers due to its range, this test proved that under certain conditions it can perform better than a traditional gasoline-powered pickup like the Ford F-150 Tremor. This result underlines the Cybertruck's performance and reliability even under extreme conditions.
