Leak indicates Tesla Cybertruck Performance to sport Model X Plaid tri-motor drivetrain, but bulletproof glass is out

Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, has repeatedly gone back and forth on what exactly will be offered when the Tesla Cybertruck eventually launches, but a recent leak, shared by @MatthewDR on X (fka Twitter), indicates that Tesla will launch the pickup truck in two variants at first. The leaker indicates that the Cybertruck will launch with a dual-motor AWD and a tri-motor AWD Performance trims.

More excitingly for Cybertruck fans and potential buyers, the leaker claims that the Cybertruck Performance trim will feature the same drivetrain as the tri-motor Model X Plaid, which boasts 1,020 HP and sprints from 0-60 mph in just 2.5 seconds. It's unlikely that the Tesla Cybertruck will manage the same performance, though, given its expected ~3,000 kg to 4,000 kg weight. For comparison, the Model X Plaid weighs in at 2,539 kg.

In addition to information about launch variants, the leaker claims that the ride is also better than the Model X's, which may be due to a heavier body stabilising the vehicle somewhat. He also indicates that Tesla has ditched the bulletproof glass that was a major selling point in the Cybertruck's initial presentation.

It's likely that many won't be surprised by Tesla abandoning the bulletproof glass, given how much it would increase the price of the vehicle, but a large pickup having a smoother ride than a crossover SUV from the same company may seem outlandish.

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