TESLA CYBERTRUCK BATTERY CAPACITY TEST AFTER 1 YEAR & 25,000 MILES

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This video details a battery capacity test conducted on a Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast after one year and 25,000 miles of ownership. The primary goal was to measure battery degradation by comparing the usable energy pulled from the pack to an initial test performed when the truck was new. The reviewer notes that the initial test yielded 123 kWh, while the current test managed 116.2 kWh. This translates to an estimated degradation of 5.5% to 6.2%, which the reviewer considers impressive given the truck's hard usage, including frequent DC fast charging and cross-country trips. Despite the degradation, the reviewer highlights that the truck's overall battery health is better than expected, attributing this to a balanced charging strategy that included AC charging at lower states of charge when not in heavy use. The video also touches upon the impact of aftermarket off-road tires and a light bar on real-world range and efficiency, noting that these modifications, along with strong headwinds, significantly reduced the observed range during the test, making it less than ideal for efficiency comparisons but still suitable for capacity testing.