Kobra's Third Cybertruck and How He Ranks Every Tesla

Kobra is on his third Cybertruck. Not three at once — three total. The first two were buybacks, and apparently he couldn’t find anything else to replace it with. So here we are, number three. I had to go see it for myself.

He specifically asked that I bring the Cybertruck. Since that’s technically the boss’s truck, I needed a permission slip. Got it signed, grabbed my mic, and headed out. As my friend Butter EV likes to say — you should watch yourself around me because I record everything. Fair warning.

On the Way: Suspension, a Stuck Update, and EV Fest

The drive over gave me a chance to think through a few things on the truck. I’ve been getting a suspension notification that keeps popping up and disappearing. I’ve been brushing it off, but this time I actually have an appointment coming up. Tire rotation is on the same ticket, and I have referral points to spend — thanks y’all for using my Tesla referral link — so I’ll put those toward the rotation while it’s already there.

Also dealing with an OTA update that refuses to install. Tried it twice through the app the night before, twice more in the morning — “action failed” every time. I’m letting it sit. Rushing a fresh update isn’t always the move.

EV Fest is also right around the corner. If you’re planning to go, say what’s up when you see me there.

Kobra’s Third Cybertruck, Up Close

Kobra’s latest Cybertruck is unwrapped — a bit disorienting since I’m used to seeing it all done up. But the real story is the light bar. It’s the Tesla OEM unit, the same one that ships on the Cyberbeast. And it’s not just slapped on there. Yes, there’s adhesive underneath, but they also drilled two holes, attached it to the side, and bolted it down. The adhesive handles the center piece; the bolts are what’s doing the real work.

Early installs were adhesive-only and people had problems. This is the proper way.

Behind the Scenes of the Shoot

We filmed in an abandoned lot. Couch, two Cybertrucks, and Kobra doing B-roll. Most of the interview was already done by the time I started getting the BTS. The energy when you’re bouncing off someone who actually knows their stuff is different — even when it’s technically their video, these collabs are always good.

If you haven’t seen the last time we did one of these, the BTS from our previous EV shoot shows how these things go.

He Owns All Five Teslas Right Now

Here’s the thing — this isn’t a guy who’s owned all five Teslas at different points. He owns all five right now. Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X, and the Cybertruck. Simultaneously. So I put him on the spot and asked him to rank them live.

• #5 — Model 3. Not bad. Just outclassed by everything else he has.
• #4 — Model Y. Solid daily, but he’s got better options.
• #3 — Model S. His is a 2017, so older hardware, but he said it still packs a punch. He was clear that Tesla discontinuing both the S and X was a mistake.
• #2 — Cybertruck. On his third one. That ranking tracks.
• #1 — Model X. The one that started everything for him in 2020.

Why the Model X Still Has the Crown

His reasoning was solid. The Model X can’t do everything the Cybertruck can — no argument there. But the experience of owning one is a different category. Falcon wing doors that open as you walk up. Brake to close. That panoramic windshield. The interior materials. The whole feel of it. He called it “true luxury” — the full chauffeur experience. The car does things for you before you think to ask.

The Cybertruck is the one he’d pick if he had to own just one vehicle. But the Model X is still his favorite. Those can be two different answers, and I respect that.

I’ve had both, and I wrote about why the Cybertruck surprised me after coming off a Model X. The comparison is closer than most people expect.

Check out KobraToldYa’s channel — his version of this interview is over there and worth watching. We’ve done Vegas trips, EV Confessions, a full interview — it’s always a good time. Links in the video description.

Let me know what you think in the comments.