I sat inside a Tesla Cybertruck. It's bigger than any car in S'pore.

If you like cars, you've probably heard of the Tesla Cybertruck.

A massive futuristic-looking vehicle that dwarfs the likes of SUVs and limousines, but boasting a pick-up speed comparable to F1 race cars, it's truly a sight to behold.

First unveiled in 2019, the Cybertruck is currently on display outside the Tesla Experience Centre in Millenia Walk, but you likely won't see it on Singapore roads any time soon.

And when I sat in it, I understood why.

An absolute unit

Measuring about 5.6m long, 2.4m wide, and 1.7m in height, the Tesla Cybertruck is an absolute unit of a vehicle.

It would easily dwarf large limousines like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.2m long and 1.9m wide), which is one of the largest cars you'll encounter in Singapore.

And given the Cybertruck's weight (from 2995kg and up), you'd need a Class 4 licence to drive this bad boy.

Using myself as a reference point, here's how the Tesla Model 3, a mid-sized sedan, looks in comparison.

There are two versions of the Cybertruck – the Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive and the Tri Motor All-Wheel Drive Cyberbeast.

The first can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 4.3 seconds, but the second does it in a mere 2.7 seconds, just shy of an average F1 race car.

Bulletproof design

The Cybertruck has also been touted for its bulletproof design, with its ultra-hard stainless steel body designed to protect occupants from 45-calibre and 9mm bullets and 12-gauge shotgun shells.

While its glass components aren't bulletproof, they are made from Tesla's armoured glass said to absorb and redirect impact force.

The car is also engineered for rugged terrain with an electronically adaptive air suspension.

Inside, the Cybertruck is fairly spacious, with the minimalistic design Tesla is known for.

Owners can also enjoy Tesla's state-of-the-art in-car systems, with a dashboard for navigation, gaming, Spotify playlists and more.

One can even customise profiles for different drivers, with say, their favourite seat position.

Storage, storage, storage

But what I found impressive was the Cybertruck's storage capacity.

You could comfortably fit a few days' worth of camping equipment in the 1.8m long and 1.3m wide cargo bed at the back. Or use it to move house.

The boot opens pretty slick too, with the press of a button.

For those looking to set up camp, there is even a 11.5kW power socket at the rear of the car, with a front hood that conveniently converts into a seat.

Additionally, the car pulls its weight — quite literally — with a 4,990kg towing capacity if needed.

And with a range of up to 547 km on a single charge, that could make for a great road trip.

Limitations

By now, you may have noticed that the Cybertruck's strengths don't play well to the driving landscape in Singapore.

Few of us would need to haul large cargo unless you work on a farm or something.

Bulletproof design? Singapore's gun control laws have you covered.

Pick up speed? Say hello to traffic lights.

And while it may be reassuring to have the largest and sturdiest car on the highway, one might not feel so great about driving it in multi-storey car parks, or on narrow one-lane roads.

With its girth, the Tesla Cybertruck is still yet to be approved for driving on public roads in Singapore.

But as impractical as it is to drive it in Singapore, the idea of owning one is still hella cool.

Private viewing sessions available until Dec. 31, 2024

Want to get a private tour of the Cybertruck?

Customers can join exclusive private viewing sessions and get an inside look at the Cybertruck at the Tesla Experience Centre at Millenia Walk.

The exhibition runs until Dec. 31, 2024, from 11:00am to 9:00pm daily.

Those who spend at least S$150 (within 3 same-day receipts) at Millenia Walk will be entitled to an exclusive private viewing of the Cybertruck.

Test drives for the Cybertruck are currently not available.

However, one can sign up for a test drive of the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, which are also on display.

The Tesla team will also give presentations about the Cybertruck and its features to those who sign up for test drives.

Those interested can contact the Tesla Singapore hotline at (800) 4922289 or register their interest through this link.

Festivities at Millenia Walk

To celebrate the festive period, visitors can also check out festive markets, Christmas craft workshops and other immersive art activities at Millenia Walk from now till Dec. 31.

Millenia Walk will also be hosting an artist takeover initiative “Moving Wonders”, which features an installation designed to be a playful reinterpretation of a Christmas tree.

The dynamic installation with built-in swings is created by New York City-based artist duo Wade and Leta.

If you’re looking for activities fit for families, check out the air-dry clay workshop happening on Nov. 30, led by local ceramicist Shayne Phua.

Participants will get to play with brightly-coloured air-dry clay with a variety of sculpting tools, and leave with two to three small air-dry clay sculptures.

Find out more about Millenia Walk’s Christmas happenings and how you can sign up for the Christmas workshops here.

This is a sponsored article by Tesla Singapore and Millenia Walk.

Top image by Daniel Seow.