Tesla Cybertruck User Reports Decreased Range After 43,000 Miles; Originally Achieved 254 Miles at 80% Charge, Now Only Manages 241 Miles.
Keith, a Cybertruck owner from New York, has put over 43,000 miles on his vehicle in about a year. However, he has expressed concerns about the rapid battery degradation he has observed. Keith's Cybertruck has lost a total of 17 miles of range.
Similarly, Jasper from Atlanta, Georgia, noted a decrease in range and is concerned about dropping to 215 miles on a full charge.
The Battery Monitoring System (BMS) in the Cybertruck estimates the state of charge (SOC) by measuring energy in and out. However, this estimate needs recalibration at very low and very high charge levels for accuracy over time. Gus, a Cybertruck owner from Austin, Texas, suggests that the range loss might not be actual but a misreading due to the need for recalibration.
Gus advises charging the battery to 100% after depleting it to 10% to provide better data for the computer to estimate. Mike, another Cybertruck owner from Texas, suggests trying to deplete the battery to 10% and then charging it back to change the estimated range. If you are short-cycling the battery (not fully depleting or fully charging it recently), the battery calibration can drift over time.
Historically, with Teslas, losing about 6% of range in the first year or two is normal. Battery capacity loss tends to be greatest in the first couple of years and then tapers off over the next decade or more.
Tesla will replace the battery pack under warranty if its capacity falls below 70% due to degradation. Keith remains unconvinced and expressed displeasure with Tesla's promise to replace the battery pack for free if the range drops to 70%.
It's important to note that a fourth Cybertruck owner noted that the battery measurements are imprecise, and a third Cybertruck owner from Washington suggested no new information.
Gus explains that the rated capacity can fluctuate and decrease over time. He remains optimistic, stating that the battery degradation is a common issue with electric vehicles and that it's essential to maintain proper charging habits to extend the battery's lifespan.
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In conclusion, while battery degradation is a common issue with electric vehicles, Cybertruck owners are actively discussing ways to manage and mitigate the problem. It's essential to maintain proper charging habits and regularly recalibrate the BMS for accurate SOC estimates.
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