- Dongfeng has even developed a tent for the electric pickup, just like Tesla.
- Underpinning the copycat Cybertruck is a skateboard EV platform with an astonishing 1,305 hp.
- Tesla doesn’t plan on selling the Cybertruck in China.
From the moment the Tesla Cybertruck was unveiled, it seemed inevitable that copycat versions would emerge out of China. That time has come.
Among all the glitz and glamor of the Beijing Auto Show, Dongfeng unveiled its take on the Cybertruck. While we’re not sure if it will reach the production line, Chinese automakers tend to build some pretty weird contraptions so there’s a good chance this electric truck will soon hit local roads.
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The truck is thought to be based on a Dongfeng skateboard EV platform, claiming to offer a ridiculous 1,305 hp, which makes it even more powerful than the flagship CyberBeast version of the Tesla.
There’s no doubt that Dongfeng’s designers have taken inspiration from the Cybertruck. Compared to the Tesla, it has slightly softer edges, and the body panels are not believed to be made from exposed stainless steel. Up front, there’s an LED light bar that can be configured to display various images, an illuminated logo, and a rugged-looking skid plate. A small frunk is also present.
Looking at the truck from the side reveals some interesting features. For example, it has suicide rear doors, power-retractable side steps, aerodynamic wheel covers, and a set of mud-terrain tires. The Cybertruck influence continues at the rear where Dongfeng showcased the model with a tent that pops out from the bed.
Found inside the cabin of the truck is a square-shaped steering wheel and displays that appear to span the entire width of the dashboard. It also has some wacky seats with what appears to be forged carbon fiber on the backrests.
