Elon Musk’s Cybertrucks are coming to Britain – and how they could spell end of household bills
IT looks like a cross between an armoured military tank and a flying car from a sci-fi movie.
But Elon Musk’s Cybertrucks are coming to Britain and may soon spell the end of household bills.
These Tesla beasts are the hotly anticipated car of the future, but there are a couple of problems.
First, there’s the £72,000 price tag.
Also, Musk’s motor is not yet legally road worthy here, but they are on sale in the Middle East and America, where Kim Kardashian and Lady Gaga have been spotted behind the wheels of theirs.
Once they meet Euro safety standards to be sold in the UK, their new technology is set to transform our lives.
What is so smart about Tesla’s latest invention is the two-way charging cable, which means the vehicle can essentially operate as a mobile battery pack.
Drive on Mars
When the battery is fully charged up and ready to roll, any unwanted spare power can be sent back into the house using the same cable.
Some Cybertruck owners in the US are already living off-grid and using their car to siphon electricity back into their homes.
All the fanfare surrounding the launch of these enormous electric cars has been mired in controversy.
Sledgehammer-wielding protesters have been venting their frustration at billionaire boss Musk by smashing up and burning Teslas.
A group called Everyone Hates Elon distributed stickers with the slogan “Don’t buy a Swasticar” after Musk was accused of doing a Nazi salute at a rally.
While Tesla shares plunged 13 per cent in the first three months of the year as a result of Musk’s right-wing politics, car sales have surged in the UK.
There is a lot to be said for this zero-emissions car.
It is a super-size supervehicle that can outrun a Porsche 911, and there’s no danger of a flat tyre as its wheels are so sturdy it is claimed they can even drive on Mars.
The tough exterior is made of ultra-hard 30X cold- rolled stainless steel that is virtually impossible to scratch.
Plus, they can help reduce traffic accidents thanks to built-in cameras that detect when you are veering too close to other cars, and emergency brakes slam on to avoid collisions.
In June, Cybertrucks will become Cybercabs in the US.
Elon Musk is launching a fleet of robotic taxis that have no steering wheels. Users will hail a ride via the Tesla app.
After they drop you off, the cars will continue to ferry new passengers around, because, unlike human drivers, robocars won’t get tired.
That could mean fewer cars on the roads and less need for car parks.
Trend forecasters say it won’t be long before cars are driving around while we are tucked up in bed.
Futurist Tom Cheesewright said: “Eventually, all cars will be able to drive themselves, anywhere, any time of day, and in any weather conditions.
“I imagine in a decade you will be able to tell your car to take you, or anyone else, wherever you want to go, and never touch the steering wheel.
“This means your car could do the school run without you, or even go off and work as a robot cab while you’re not using it.”
If you are not a fan of futuristic cars, the AI robot is another mind-boggling invention.
Tesla’s ingenious new gadget will be able to do everything from looking after family members thanks to its inbuilt cameras, to folding the laundry, making dinner, whipping up a round of drinks and even putting out the bins.
The Optimus robot, also now on display at the Tesla showroom in London, is already being used in Tesla factories.
It will set you back £23,000, but even has the potential to perform dangerous tasks, such as entering burning buildings and detonating bombs.
By 2027, Tesla has plans to start selling Optimus robots to businesses, and later to private owners.
Cybertruck: Key stats
Price: £72,000
Range: 362 miles
Speed: 0-60mph in 4.1 secs
Weight: 6,634lb (3,009kg)