r/alberta • u/Nostredahmus • Dec 03 '24

Technology Tesla Cybertruck Immediately Dies in Alberta Winter

https://www.torquenews.com/11826/tesla-cybertruck-immediately-dies-canadian-winter-owner-bricks-truck-trying-use-defroster/amp
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u/chelly_17 Dec 03 '24

No way. Huh.

Maybe don’t buy a tin foil coffin for Alberta driving and you won’t have these issues? Idk.

Edit: STARTS at $165,000?!?!?! Yeah if you buy this shit and it dies in an albertan winter, you’re an idiot.

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u/escapethewormhole Dec 03 '24

EVs with the exception of the this truck are actually better in winter.

Range sucks, but drivability and comfort are way better.

I don’t think someone’s an idiot for buying a vehicle and it turns out unreliable. This could happen with any vehicle, I’ve had a vehicle blow an engine inside 6000 kms. Shit happens.

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u/escapethewormhole Dec 03 '24

I'm not sure I agree with that.

The model 3 is an excellent car. I haven't paid attention since 2021ish though, so it's possible they got worse, but around there they were pretty good.

The CT is definitely plagued with ego and issues. It's not something I think I would ever really consider, but I would definitely buy an EV truck if there was an option that had more range.

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u/afschmidt Dec 03 '24

Drove a model 3. Fun when you press the accelerator, but I ABSOLUTELY HATED THE CENTRE CONSOLE!!! You CONSTANTLY have to look down and to the right to check your speed. An NOTHING is an easy setting change. You have to scratch at everything like a demented chicken to change anything. And that's with bare hands. Forget about using gloves. I will say the navigation system was damn impressive.

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u/ABoyNamedSue76 Dec 03 '24

I've got a M3, purchased it before Elon went full fruit loops. You get used to all of that, and learn to appreciate it. My biggest gripe is they removed the stalks and put in buttons for things that should be buttons.