Aluminum wheels? Lowered suspension? No, the setup of this Tesla Cybertruck is completely different! Unplugged Performance and Archimedes Defense are launching a military-style upgrade program for the Tesla Cybertruck. Upgrades include a jet-fuel powered generator and armor that can be bolted on and off.
The year is 2054 and the world as we know it is in ruins. There are charging stations for electric cars everywhere, but they are often inaccessible because their heat sensors are constantly triggered by heat waves that are as common as the ubiquitous dust. But that doesn't matter because you're driving the Tesla Cybertruck Sting, an all-electric pick-up truck developed in 2024 by Unplugged Performance and Archimedes Defence. It is armored, has a satellite internet connection and a generator with which you can quickly fill up the pick-up anywhere - if you have the right fuel with you.
As silly as it sounds, this Cybertruck is real. The so-called Sting upgrade, intended for government and civilian use, comes in three versions, depending on how deep you want to dig into your pocket (and how many cans of food you're likely to have in your stash). The Cybertruck Sting Baja is equipped with Unplugged Perfomance's Invincible Off-Road package, which includes a 2,5-inch suspension lift, front bumper, underbody armor, an LED light armada, a Starlink satellite internet antenna and an upgraded rear bumper. A special feature of this vehicle is the AMP Drive G125 generator, mounted in the trunk, which can be powered by jet fuel, diesel fuel or biodiesel and supplies high-voltage batteries with an output of up to 125 kW via the NACS connection.
There's also the Sting Protector model, which has a removable steel outer shell resistant to 7,62mm assault rifle bullets. Finally, the Sting APC model is described as a complete defensive upgrade, offering improved protection against traps and mines, as well as improved steel and ceramic armor designed to protect the occupants from heavy fire from the 14,5mm machine gun. The APC option for the top trim level includes a double V-sleeve mounted under the vehicle that, according to the manufacturer, protects the high-voltage battery. We don't know how much this all costs—partly because it's a custom build—but if we had to guess, we'd bet it's well over $50.000 for all the measures.
Who is this vehicle intended for? The companies behind it say the entry-level Baja model is aimed at just about everyone, while the mid-range Protector version is "aimed at individuals, businesses and government agencies in moderate threat environments". The top-of-the-line APC model is aimed at "the most demanding tactical customers in high-threat environments". It looks pretty cool, you have to admit. But is it really necessary? Surely there are billionaires who still desperately need something like this.
