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Tesla launches six additional Cybertruck wrap colors

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Tesla has rolled out a handful of new wrap colors for multiple of its electric vehicles (EVs) recently, with the latest additions coming to the Cybertruck.

This week on its web store, Tesla added six additional Cybertruck wrap colors, bringing the total number of options up to 11. The new wrap colors each cost $6,500, and they include forest green, satin crimson red, iridescent purple, tactical green, satin dark grey, and copper tinted clear.

See all eleven of Tesla’s color paint film options for the Cybertruck below, along with the new colors in bold and pictured beneath that.

  • Forest Green ($6,500)
  • Satin Rose Gold ($6,500)
  • Satin Abyss Blue ($6,500)
  • Slip Grey ($6,000)
  • Satin Stealth Black ($6,000)
  • Satin Ceramic White ($6,000)
  • Satin Crimson Red ($6,500)
  • Iridescent Purple ($6,500)
  • Tactical Green ($6,500)
  • Satin Dark Grey ($6,500)
  • Copper Tinted Clear ($6,500)

Forest Green Cybertruck wrap. Credit: Tesla

Satin Crimson Red Cybertruck wrap. Credit: Tesla

Iridescent Purple Cybertruck wrap. Credit: Tesla

Tactical Green Cybertruck wrap. Credit: Tesla

Satin Dark Grey Cybertruck wrap. Credit: Tesla

Copper Tinted Clear Cybertruck wrap. Credit: Tesla

These are the latest wrap colors to hit the shop since Tesla added the satin rose gold, satin abyss blue, and slip grey options last month. Tesla also added an additional colored wrap option for the Model 3 and Model Y in January, after initially launching the service last year.

In addition to colored Cybertruck wraps, Tesla also sells a clear satin film on its website for slightly cheaper at $5,000. Any of these purchase prices also includes the cost of both materials and installation, and Tesla also notes that it will provide buyers with a loaner vehicle during installation.

Although Tesla initially launched wraps for its vehicles at a handful of California locations, the automaker also launched wraps at a service center outside the state for the first time. In addition to those in West Covina, Oceanside, Costa Mesa, and Santa Clara, California, the automaker now offers Cybertruck and other wrap services at its Collision South location in Austin, Texas.

Cybertrucks with unique wrap designs were being spotted throughout much of last year, ahead of the official launch of the electric vehicle (EV) in November. In October, multiple sources reported that Tesla would likely offer Cybertruck wraps within six months of its launch, just a day after the automaker first launched Model 3 and Model Y wraps.

Around 380 Cybertrucks were spotted at Tesla’s Giga Texas

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Zach is a renewable energy reporter who has been covering electric vehicles since 2020. He grew up in Fremont, California, and he currently lives in Colorado. His work has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, KRON4 San Francisco, FOX31 Denver, InsideEVs, CleanTechnica, and many other publications. When he isn't covering Tesla or other EV companies, you can find him writing and performing music, drinking a good cup of coffee, or hanging out with his cats, Banks and Freddie. Reach out at zach@teslarati.com, find him on X at @zacharyvisconti, or send us tips at tips@teslarati.com.

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Tesla V2L adapter for Model Y stirs up a new complaint among owners

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On Friday, Tesla launched the Outlet Adapter that enabled Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) energy transfer, meaning owners could essentially utilize their cars as a power source for things like laptops, electric grills, or string lights.

However, even owners of some of the newest builds of the Model Y are finding out that their cars are not compatible with the new $80 accessory, stirring up a new complaint among members of the community.

Tesla launches V2L Outlet Adapter for Premium Model Y in the U.S.

Upon the release of the Outlet Adapter on Friday, I signed into my Tesla account to order the accessory. However, I was met with the dreaded “This product is not compatible with your 2026 Model Y” message at the bottom of the screen.

Some said their accounts also displayed the same message, but they ordered anyway. However, they might be surprised to find that this is no mistake; some of the newest Model Ys do not have the appropriate Power Conversion System (PCS). Mine, which was ordered on this day last year and delivered on August 31, has the old 48A, single-phase PCS.

Vehicles with the new, two-piece PCS are able to utilize V2L features on their cars:

Obviously, it’s disappointing. Many owners have taken delivery this year and still can not utilize the Outlet Adapter because their cars feature the old PCS:

It looks like if you have one of these older PCS units, you can upgrade, but the parts alone are $1,750, and that’s before Tesla adds labor for installing. It is honestly more logical to get some kind of portable power supply or power station at that point.

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It is great that Tesla has enabled V2L for Model Y vehicles, but it is also unfortunate that vehicles that are less than one year old are not able to take advantage of this awesome new feature.

With that being said, it truly is a first-world problem; can you really complain when Full Self-Driving is available, maintenance is incredibly inexpensive, and the car has been so good through a year of ownership?

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Tesla launches V2L Outlet Adapter for Premium Model Y in the U.S.

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Tesla has launched a new Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) Outlet Adapter for Premium Model Y vehicles in the United States, meaning you can now power devices like laptops or light strings with your vehicle’s battery.

It appears the capability will be available for any Model Y Premium trim, including those that were purchased prior to the Adapter being launched. It will also only impact Juniper Model Y vehicles, so the first-gen owners will unfortunately not have access to this capability.

If your Model Y was purchased before Tesla renamed the trim levels to “Premium” and “Standard,” it does not seem to be compatible. My Model Y is technically a Premium build, as it is the Long Range All-Wheel-Drive. However, Tesla says it is not compatible with my vehicle.

For $80, you can now utilize your car as a portable charger for small appliances or devices. This is perfect for things like tailgates, concerts, or camping, as you can now plug in devices that you might use. Those string lights for camping? That laptop for the other games that are on at the tailgate?

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They’ll both utilize energy from your Tesla’s battery to be powered. This is the first time Tesla has expanded the capability to vehicles outside of the Model Y Performance and Cybertruck. However, this feature has been highly requested by owners for an extended period of time.

Tesla launched the Outlet Adapter in China last year:

Tesla China rolls out Model Y L V2L adapter, and it’s free for early owners

You will need the Mobile Connector to operate the Outlet Adapter: the Outlet Adapter will plug into the main housing of the Mobile Connector, where the appropriate adapter to charge your vehicle will plug in.

It is rated for 120 volts and 20 amps, and has a max power rating of 2.4kW.

You can buy it here from Tesla for $80.

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Tesla Roadster unveiling nears, and it will fly: The Information

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Tesla is nearing its long-awaited unveiling of the all-electric Tesla Roadster, a new report from The Information claims, as the company has said several times this year that the event would take place “soon.”

Now, it appears there is movement on Tesla’s end regarding when it will happen.

The report says that Tesla will unveil the Roadster as soon as this month with a SpaceX version that will utilize cold-gas thrusters to help the vehicle float for a short period of time. This is something CEO Elon Musk has talked about with the Roadster for years.

Additionally, due to the delays, Tesla explored “a variety of designs” for the Roadster, potentially planning to abandon the design it showed off for the first time in 2017 and adopting an entirely new aesthetic.

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According to The Information, Tesla considered utilizing a repurposed Model S Plaid and even wanted to upgrade the look to something like a Lamborghini Countach.

Elon Musk teases Tesla Roadster unveiling once again

We’ve heard all of these things before, including teases about the date and how “soon” the Roadster will finally be ready to be shown off to the world (for the second time). Musk said that the event would occur in April, then May, then Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen continued to say it would be coming “soon.”

We do expect to see the Roadster by the end of the year, and now with this new report swirling, it appears it could be sooner rather than later.

The wait has been incredibly long, but there is likely a good reason for it. Tesla’s desire to make the Roadster the craziest vehicle on the road was non-negotiable, and it likely took a lot of time and resources to develop and perfect into something that was safe and suitable for a vehicle like this.

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