Tesla launches CyberVault, the CyberTruck-inspired charger you’ll never buy

Tesla finally revealed cyber storage, a mysterious product he has been playing with on social media in recent days. Near new home charger it stands out for presenting a CyberTruck-inspired design with a focus on durability and safety.

However, do not get too excited, because it is likely that you can never buy it. The new Tesla CyberVault is a product specifically designed for the Chinese market, where the American company, not for the first time, decides to release exclusive and somewhat idiosyncratic accessories. Let’s not forget the TeslaMic, their karaoke microphone, for example.

Tesla has been promoting the launch of CyberVault for several days with a campaign on Weibo, the most popular social network in China. However, only in recent hours have we been able to know for sure. what was this mysterious device for. The name implied that it might have something to do with CyberTruck, although no one dared to predict to what extent.

Term safe “vault” in English – also suggested that it could be a safe deposit box. Either option was possible with Tesla, who usually spares no resources when it comes to thinking. non-traditional products. After all, we are talking about the same company that, in addition to the electric car revolution, was interested in producing their own alcoholic beverages. Tequila and beer, no less.

Tesla launches CyberVault, a new home charger

CyberVault is Tesla’s new home charger. which stands out for its appearance more than any other characteristic. The device is protected by a box that the firm says “adopts the CyberTruck design language.” It is understood that the product was designed for outdoor use; in a promotional video posted on Twitter Tesla Asia, it is welcome that the case is resistant to water and dust. In addition, it has a digital security code lock so that no one can gain access without permission.

Tesla did not miss the opportunity to treat the presentation with a hint of a joke. The clip also shows a hammer and a couple of balls thrown into the CyberVault, in a sequence that has a double reading. On the one hand, it is intended to demonstrate that the box is resistant to any vandalism attempts; on the other hand, this is a direct reference to the failed CyberTruck window stability test during its presentation in 2019.

The fact that the Tesla CyberVault has a CyberTruck-inspired design does not mean that it was considered as an exclusive charger for said vehicle that has not yet hit the market. Against, It is compatible with any brand model that is sold in China.. According to the official store of the company, the device weighs 13 kilograms and includes a 6-meter cable. Meanwhile, its charging power is 32 amps/7 kilowatts.

As we already pointed out, Tesla CyberVault launched exclusively in China. His price? 5500 yuan; that is, a little more than 730 euros at the exchange rate of the day. In addition, users can purchase an optional accessory, a special 8 amp adapter, to turn it into a mobile charger for their electric vehicle. It costs an additional 499 yuan (66 euros).