A Tesla Cybertruck owner has revealed how much it costs to run his car over a six-month period.
When it comes to Cybertrucks, you either love them or you hate them because they're certainly unique.
When they were first announced, a steel ball was thrown at its window on stage to prove how tough it was.
Let's just say, Elon Musk probably wasn't prepared for that to go as wrong as it did.
Anyway, given that the majority of us probably don't own one, have you ever wondered how much it would cost to run a Cybertruck?
Bilal Sattar, an electric vehicle enthusiast, posted on social media the amount he spent while covering roughly 10,000 miles.
Sattar shared a screenshot from the Tesla app displaying his cost breakdown, highlighting the savings electric vehicle owners can enjoy.
However, he has also been strategic in reducing his expenses further by using free charging stations whenever possible - an approach that isn’t always available to every EV driver.
He also reportedly relies on solar charging to minimize his at-home charging costs, making his overall expenses lower than what many Tesla owners might typically experience.
Sattar revealed that he spent a total of $573.55 on charging his Cybertruck while covering approximately 10,000 miles.
According to Sattar, an equivalent gas-powered vehicle running at $4 per gallon would have cost around $2,392 for the same distance, meaning he saved roughly $1,800 by opting for electric power.
As for Elon Musk, Tesla's owner, he has found himself in a nice new job in Donald Trump's government.
Musk has been given access to sensitive government databases and the authority to restructure departments in an effort to reduce government spending.
Despite concerns about his level of influence, the White House has described Musk as a “special government employee”, a designation that carries unique privileges and exempts him from strict ethics and financial disclosure requirements imposed on other federal officials, AP News reports.
To further cement his role, President Trump has also allocated Musk office space within the White House complex to oversee the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) - a temporary agency formed without congressional approval.
As scrutiny over Musk’s involvement grows, Trump has defended his decision, emphasizing that Musk’s actions will be closely monitored.
“Elon can’t do and won’t do anything without our approval,” Trump stated.
“Where we think there’s a conflict or there’s a problem, we won’t let him go near it, but he has some very good ideas,” he added.
Musk’s appointment has been seen by some as a reward for his financial backing of Trump’s campaign.
The tech mogul publicly supported Trump over Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, reportedly contributing $250 million through his America PAC super political action committee.