BREAKING Tesla Cybertruck received energy consumption homologation from regulator in China
Tesla has finalized an energy consumption homologation for its Cybertruck in China. US automaker received an official energy consumption label from the regulator under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).
According to MIIT’s report, the Cybertruck is classified as an M1 passenger vehicle with a range of 618 km. The vehicle’s curb weight is 3,104 kg and features three electric motors with peak outputs of 206 kW, 222 kW, and 222 kW. Its energy consumption stands at 22.6 kWh/ 100 km, roughly equivalent to 2.6 liters of fuel per 100 km, with an estimated cost of 14.92 yuan (2 USD) per 100 km, MIIT listing reveals.
Pickup trucks are not considered passenger vehicles in China but are in the light trucks category, which prevents their wider adoption.
The filing also revealed performance details under different conditions. In high-temperature environments, the range decreases by about 15% with air conditioning, while low temperatures with heating can reduce the range by 40%.
Although obtaining the energy consumption label is a necessary regulatory step, it does not guarantee the Cybertruck’s immediate launch in China. Local reports suggest Tesla is working on modifications to meet market access requirements, including pedestrian collision protection.
CEO Elon Musk has previously acknowledged challenges in making the Cybertruck road-legal in China and Europe due to regulatory restrictions on light trucks.
For now, speculation about the Cybertruck’s introduction to China continues, fueled by Tesla’s recent regulatory filings and the vehicle’s high-profile global debut.
