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Tesla Cybertruck gets less than 80% of advertised range in YouTuber’s test (nypost.com)
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Tesla Cybertruck gets less than 80% of advertised range in YouTuber’s test::A YouTuber took Tesla’s Cybertruck on a ride to see if it can actually hit its advertised 320-mile range, only to find out that its could only reach 79% of the target. When YouTuber Kyle Conn…

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[–] 23 points 2 years ago* (2 children)

It was one of the main selling points of the Prius (which has regenerative braking). Great gas mileage, especially in city driving.

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  • [–] 10 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    This is correct. I'm a Prius driver. I get 45-55 mpg on the highway, depending on conditions. If it's just city driving, I get 55-65 mpg. I've had as high as 72 mpg, many years ago driving Uber downtown.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

    And with a plugin model Prius... you won't use the ICE power unit at all on a typical commute (25 mile battery range on the current models).

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago*

    Man, don't I know it. The 2023 Prime is out with a 39-44 mile range, which would cover about half my total daily commute, plus my employer has free charging. Someday...

    I'd happily trade it all for robust public transportation, though.

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