Most people would struggle to put 100,000 miles on a vehicle in five years.
One owner of a Tesla Cybertruck managed to do it in just 12 months.
And then came the repair bill.
A Nashville-based owner shared his experience on the Cybertruck Owners Club forum after using his 2024 Tesla Cybertruck AWD Foundation Series as a full-time Lyft vehicle. Not surprisingly, the six figures on the odometer quickly came with some serious wear and tear.
Why did this Cybertruck rack up miles so fast?
This was no weekend toy or garage queen.
According to the owner, they took delivery of one of the first 10,000 Cybertrucks manufactured in early 2024 and immediately put it to work as a Lyft vehicle.
This meant long shifts and constant driving.
He said a typical Lyft shift lasts about seven and a half hours, which quickly explains how the miles add up so quickly.
Apparently the passengers liked it too.
The owner said passengers regularly appreciate the truck’s spacious cabin, spacious panoramic roof and smooth ride quality.
Love it or hate it, the Cybertruck certainly stands out in a rideshare lineup filled with Toyota Prius and Nissan Altimas.
Tires were expensive, but expected
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Burning tires after 100,000 miles is not surprising.
The owner replaced the original rubber with a new set of Michelin Defender Platinum LTX tires. This alone cost about $2,500.
While that’s not cheap, it’s also fairly standard for a heavy EV truck that weighs nearly 7,000 pounds and chews up tires faster than lighter vehicles.
It wasn’t the tire bill that was frustrating him the most.
The real pain was the $7,200 repair
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The biggest hit came when the Cybertruck needed a new power conversion system.
According to the owner, Tesla replaced the truck’s Rev E unit with a new Rev F version.
Cost? $7,200.
That repair happened when the truck was already past its warranty coverage, and the owner wasn’t at all thrilled about it.
“Tesla shows no mercy when you’re out of your warranty – literally – none,” he wrote on the forum.
That one repair cost more than many used commuter cars.
Was the Cybertruck still worth it?
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Despite the eye-watering repair bill, the owner did not completely dismantle the truck.
He said it performed well as a rideshare vehicle and clearly impressed passengers.
Still, this story highlights something that many EV buyers don’t think about.
Saving money on fuel doesn’t mean ownership is cheap.
Tires on heavy EVs can burn out quickly, and once major components fail outside of warranty coverage, repair costs can add up quickly.
Driving 100,000 miles in a year is impressive. Doing it in the Cybertruck as a Lyft vehicle is even weirder.
Being hit with a $7,200 repair bill later? This is the part no one wants.
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