Tesla Cybertruck hits 100k miles in a year, then repair bill

A Tesla Cybertruck owner has revealed what happens when a brand-new electric pickup is pushed to extreme limits—driving 100,000 miles in just one year as a full-time rideshare vehicle.

The owner, based in Nashville, used a Tesla Cybertruck AWD Foundation Series as a daily Lyft car, quickly accumulating mileage far beyond typical consumer use. According to his account shared on an owners’ forum, long driving shifts of around seven and a half hours made the six-figure mileage possible in just 12 months, News.Az reports, citing Reuters.

While passengers reportedly enjoyed the futuristic design, spacious cabin, and smooth ride, the intense usage came with predictable wear. The owner replaced the original tires with Michelin Defender LTX units at a cost of about $2,500—an expected expense for a nearly 7,000-pound electric truck.

The bigger shock came later. After the vehicle moved out of warranty coverage, a key component known as the Power Conversion System failed and had to be replaced. The repair cost came to $7,200, according to the owner, who said the expense highlighted how costly out-of-warranty EV repairs can become.

Despite the bill, the driver did not completely criticize the vehicle, noting that it performed well as a high-mileage rideshare car and consistently impressed passengers.

The case underscores a broader reality for electric vehicle ownership: while fuel savings can be significant, heavy usage can accelerate tire wear and lead to expensive repairs once warranty protection ends.

Driving 100,000 miles in a year is rare on its own—but doing it in a Tesla Cybertruck used for rideshare work offers a revealing look at both the durability and the hidden costs of extreme EV use.

News.Az 

By Aysel Mammadzada