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The Mighty Cybertruck Keeps Getting Stuck in the Snow
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this post was submitted on 11 Jan 2024
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Technically they have gears, but not as you normally think of gears.
In my opinion, Partially it's an electric vehicle thing (lots of torque) and partially it's a software thing (wheel slip and torque control algorithms) The suspension design and tire size choice could affect this as well, but not as much in my opinion as the previous points.
If you're driving in the snow you don't want a lot of torque starting out. When I'd drive a manual transmission I'd start off in 2nd rather than 1st for this reason.
Electric motors are famous for having maximum torque instantly, so unless it's got an accurate wheel slip sensor it will apply too much torque and just spin.
Then there's the problem of it being super heavy. The best car I ever drove in the snow was a Scion xA. It was so light it would float above any accumulation. My motor scooter was even better.
Tesla has excellent wheel slip controls, that is why the Plaid can accelerate like it does on the street. I am certain the issue is driver skill and tires, but mostly driver skill.