As I drove to my stranded wife’s ICE SUV (come on Rivian, get your act together!) with a portable boost battery, I wondered if the Cybertruck will be able to boost stranded ICEs with dead batteries. We all know that current Teslas have small 12V batteries, but they aren’t built for the quick discharge necessary for starting an ICE. However the Cybertruck will be different. Elon has promised high power 240V output capability. It may have a different power bus than the standard 12V one that ICEs currently use. Anyways, any thoughts?
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Will Cybertruck be able to boost ICEs?
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CyberGus
Not Just a Member
It's true they announced the 240V power source, and it would surprise me if that didn't include 120V and 12V too.
Personally I'd like to see them offer a 12V jump solution and call it the "Wrangler Rescue Cable" lol
Personally I'd like to see them offer a 12V jump solution and call it the "Wrangler Rescue Cable" lol
SlyWombat
Member
Nobody should be doing vehicle to vehicle boosts, AAA and others now just carry a portable booster. We have one of these for our RV and keep it around to help others.. https://www.amazon.com/Starter-Port...eywords=lithium+booster&qid=1597432650&sr=8-2
Plug it in to your 12v cig plug and leave it in the glovebox. They slow charge. However, they should be good for 6-12 months without charge.
SabrToothSqrl
Active Member
charge the booster via the 120v in the cybertruck's bed.
Then give the owner your referral code
Then give the owner your referral code
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