# Tesla Cybertruck **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 23, 2019, 10:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866 "2019-11-23T10:32:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 66
**Author:** ![Dinsdale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/97f17d/32.png) [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1301 "2024-09-27T01:22:15Z")
Seen a couple around here the past couple days - 1 white, the other black. Boy, they sure don’t look better with familiarity! ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1302 "2024-09-27T02:31:15Z")
That is one historically ugly truck. ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1303 "2024-09-27T02:51:30Z")
> [@pjd](#): > > …here’s a review from James May… Considering Captain Slow’s choice of road trip vehicles over the years, I don’t think I’d go for any vehicle based on his recommendation. 😄 ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1304 "2024-09-27T03:11:19Z")
Eh, the things James May points out aren’t exactly ringing endorsements of the Cybertruck. He points out some of the same things we have, both to the benefit (they can be technologically and mechanically sound electric vehicles [YMMV], the visual appeal to guys of a certain age based on it’s angular appearance) and some to it’s detriment (build quality issues, visibility issues, too big, too brash) and says while he likes it’s chutzpah (I’m paraphrasing) it’s far too much for him to buy one at it’s current size, although he’d consider a mini model. But it’s true, he didn’t reject it because of it’s _appearance_. ETA - and while not perfect, his choices over the years, and his focus on mending them, rather than being silly, has put him in a better place _most_ of the time on his road trips… with a few major exceptions of course! ---
**Author:** ![EddyTeddyFreddy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eddyteddyfreddy/32/18796_2.png) [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1305 "2024-09-27T03:18:56Z")
> [@carrps](#): > > It was smaller than I expected. That was my reaction, too. Here’s something I found on Facebook, with the caption, “Cybertruck after a winter in Glasgow.” I’m unsure whether the image will disappear after X amount of time, which happened to another photo i posted. [![](https://scontent-bos5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/461018635_10230459366340855_8160460520157722987_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=aa7b47&_nc_ohc=XetVcwdBZz4Q7kNvgH25eXQ&_nc_ht=scontent-bos5-1.xx&_nc_gid=A502xXVsdTMZ5dpN5wgGXLA&oh=00_AYDktfcFKdOXDCQ4WD0dIrz_HS3QUMgguFMFPvhfTvKzdg&oe=66FC0E22) ](https://scontent-bos5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/461018635_10230459366340855_8160460520157722987_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=aa7b47&_nc_ohc=XetVcwdBZz4Q7kNvgH25eXQ&_nc_ht=scontent-bos5-1.xx&_nc_gid=A502xXVsdTMZ5dpN5wgGXLA&oh=00_AYDktfcFKdOXDCQ4WD0dIrz_HS3QUMgguFMFPvhfTvKzdg&oe=66FC0E22) ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Strangelove](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.strangelove/32/6613_2.png) [@Dr.Strangelove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Strangelove)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1306 "2024-09-27T03:34:53Z")
> [@ParallelLines](#): > > while he likes it’s chutzpah (I’m paraphrasing) it’s far too much for him to buy one at it’s current size, although he’d consider a mini model. I just found it interesting that he is not exactly what I’d think of as the main demographic of people who like it for its chutzpah. Too big, too little visibility–sure, but that’s true of _all_ large pickups. Most are worse, really. A danger to pedestrians? Maybe, but the typical modern pickup can drive over a ten-year-old without the driver even _seeing_ them. Sharp edges are the least of their worries. ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1307 "2024-09-27T03:44:33Z")
> [@Dr.Strangelove](#): > > I just found it interesting that he is not exactly what I’d think of as the main demographic of people who like it for its chutzpah. Pardon my snipping the first half, but I’ll quote myself from upthread: > [@ParallelLines](#): > > I really, intensely wonder about the age demographic for the Cybertruck. As I mentioned in this and related threads, I kinda _get_ the appearance. I’m two years younger than Musk, and it appeals to my 80s childhood aesthetic along with [Landmaster](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landmaster) and [Ark 2](https://small-sci-fi-screen-craft.fandom.com/wiki/ARK_II_(Vehicle)) that showed up in the Saturday Sci-Fi matinees I was extremely fond of on the local stations. > > So many of the cars of that period were super angular, pointy and we (well, my friends and I of that age) loved them. Now, the modern “me” looks at the Cybertruck and overall disapproves, because it looks like it would be hard to see around, park, and all the practical elements of everyday life, but the inner tween/teen still quietly mutters “It’s cool.” > > So, if most of the people buying the car turn out to be men in the 50 year old (+/- 10) bracket, I would say I wasn’t surprised. James May is 61, so only a year outside of the bracket above, and it looks like his attitude matches my (quite wide granted) generalization. As for the second half: > [@Dr.Strangelove](#): > > Too big, too little visibility–sure, but that’s true of _all_ large pickups. Most are worse, really. A danger to pedestrians? Maybe, but the typical modern pickup can drive over a ten-year-old without the driver even _seeing_ them. Sharp edges are the least of their worries. This is all _true_. But again, not a ringing endorsement - big pickup trucks are far too infrequently used as work vehicles (although many are) and never need to carry more than a couple of coolers for tailgate parties. Saying it’s no more dangerous than any other oversized, poor visibility vehicle being impractically used for a daily commute is again, damning with faint praise. ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Strangelove](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.strangelove/32/6613_2.png) [@Dr.Strangelove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Strangelove)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1308 "2024-09-27T04:09:57Z")
> [@ParallelLines](#): > > James May is 61, so only a year outside of the bracket above, and it looks like his attitude matches my (quite wide granted) generalization. Age/sex-wise, sure. But he’s also a bit, shall we say, European. Not noted for their giant truck sensibilities. I guess maybe the result is exactly what we got out of him: appreciates the aesthetic aspects, but still finds it a bit monstrous. > [@ParallelLines](#): > > This is all _true_. But again, not a ringing endorsement No disagreement there. But pickups _are_ extremely popular in the US, and aren’t going away. It’s a legit criticism, just not one of the Cybertruck _specifically_. And, well, if people are going to buy a pickup anyway, it may as well be electric. ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1309 "2024-09-27T04:19:44Z")
> [@Dr.Strangelove](#): > > And, well, if people are going to buy a pickup anyway, it may as well be electric. And on this we are in agreement. I do also point that all of the posts touching on surface reactions with the all-metal body (and May’s point about fingerprints) just makes me wonder _again_ why there wasn’t a layer of clearcoat. Choices, choices. Side note as it applies to me, and complaints about both SUVs and Pickups of all varieties. Dammit, I wish there were more AWD BEV and PHEV _sedans_ period, especially ones at a reasonable price point rather than only the tippy-top ends! Sorry, rant off. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1310 "2024-09-27T04:54:41Z")
I’m not invested enough to go digging through my history for “cites” but the couple video reviews I’ve seen were more “Parts of it are technically impressive, parts of it are underwhelming or just sorta dumb… and also it looks stupid.” No one was saying it just sucks but no one was just in awe of the package and thus forgave its looks either. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1311 "2024-09-27T04:56:49Z")
I think they’re kinda cool, in a low-res _Tron_ kinda way, but I’d never buy one even if the price were anything close to sane. That said, I’m in L.A. this week and have seen several out on the streets. ---
**Author:** ![steronz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/steronz/32/11765_2.png) [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1312 "2024-09-27T12:00:59Z")
He’s also, and I cannot emphasize this enough, trying to sell gin. ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 12:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1313 "2024-09-27T12:06:53Z")
> [@Dr.Strangelove](#): > > I just found it interesting that he is not exactly what I’d think of as the main demographic of people who like it for its chutzpah. Too big, too little visibility–sure, but that’s true of _all_ large pickups. Can you ever say _anything_ negative about a Tesla? > [@Dr.Strangelove](#): > > And, well, if people are going to buy a pickup anyway, it may as well be electric. - A lot of people who use them for work trucks put a toolbox in the front of the bed; due to the slope of this thing you can’t do that with a CT - Sure it comes with a tonneau cover but at it’s angle you can’t get nearly the storage that one can with a camper top on it. They’re almost common at this point but I have yet to see a CT with any type of top on one. I know they make a camping specific one. Do they even make a [‘standard’](https://www.snugtop.com/images/cache/product/709X384/FFF/60807d44-d096-4fce-91c3-3e2123f19ad1.jpg) one that allows you to store stuff dry in inclement weather, w/o a slope. - The towing range on this thing sucks. What percent of recharge stations could you fuel up w/o having to disconnect the trailer? ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Strangelove](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.strangelove/32/6613_2.png) [@Dr.Strangelove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Strangelove)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1314 "2024-09-27T20:21:16Z")
> [@Spiderman](#): > > Can you ever say _anything_ negative about a Tesla? Of course I can. The quality control isn’t great. Repairs are expensive. Service centers are unevenly distributed. They make a lot of promises that get delivered late, if at all. They use early customers as beta testers. I just don’t like bad logic. If you’re going to critique it, it should be on things that are specific to it, not a feature of all trucks. The Cybertruck doesn’t have great visibility, but it’s probably a little _better_ than average with the large number of cameras and the short hood. > [@Spiderman](#): > > A lot of people who use them for work trucks put a toolbox in the front of the bed; due to the slope of this thing you can’t do that with a CT I’m sure someone will find a workaround. You don’t need a locking box due to the tonneau cover. The bed has equipment rails on the sides; it wouldn’t be hard to build a system where the tool box is stored at the front for maximum height (and could even be angled for max volume), but slides toward the rear for access. Could even be motorized (there are outlets in the rear). Hopefully some aftermarket provider is thinking of this kind of thing. > [@Spiderman](#): > > Do they even make a [‘standard’](https://www.snugtop.com/images/cache/product/709X384/FFF/60807d44-d096-4fce-91c3-3e2123f19ad1.jpg) one that allows you to store stuff dry in inclement weather, w/o a slope. Looks like this company is offering pre-orders for a full enclosure: > **[Cybertruck Full Roof Racks — CYBERRAK](https://www.cyberrak.com/cybertruck-full-roof-racks-all-products)** > > Cybertruck roof racks, tool boxes, caps and enclosures, and running boards No idea how legit they are. > [@Spiderman](#): > > The towing range on this thing sucks. What percent of recharge stations could you fuel up w/o having to disconnect the trailer? They’re working on adding more pull-through stalls. Don’t know how common they are yet. Obviously, I’m not saying that an EV truck is a perfect fit for everyone right now. Just that if it _is_ a good fit, we’d like people to be buying them, and the more viable models are out there, the better chances we have of that happening. Only a small number of truck owners ever tow anything, so that’s not a reason we shouldn’t see the majority of trucks be EV. ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2024, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1315 "2024-09-28T23:50:31Z")
I may have seen a first. I spotted a cybertruck on the freeway……actually being used as a truck. The back part was open and it was hauling a bunch of furniture. It appeared to have less space than a regular truck. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2024, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1316 "2024-09-29T21:15:42Z")
Wow. Cool. As I’ve said several times upthread I see a lot of CTs. I have yet to see one with the tonneau open, much less with stuff hanging out. ---
**Author:** ![ZonexandScout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zonexandscout/32/544_2.png) [@ZonexandScout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZonexandScout)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2024, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1317 "2024-09-29T21:19:15Z")
I saw a CT on the interstate about a week ago that was hauling two small dressers. It couldn’t have been a very heavy load at all. They were strapped down very neatly. The weird part was that the CT was doing less than 50 MPH in a 70 MPH zone. Maybe limping to the next charger? ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2024, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1318 "2024-09-29T21:19:51Z")
A few weeks ago I saw one at the Floor and Decor being used to haul tile, and one at the beach hauling beach supplies. ---
**Author:** ![BeepKillBeep](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9e8a1a/32.png) [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2024, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1319 "2024-10-02T17:57:54Z")
[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/An9nhAUUFE0/hqdefault.jpg "Cybertruck? More Like Cyber-Sucks! – SOME MORE NEWS") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=An9nhAUUFE0) I don’t think has been posted yet as it just came out. It is a close look at the various issues surrounding the Cybertruck. Some More News has a bias (they’re progressive) but they do a good job of researching and presenting material. Musk fans need not watch, you won’t enjoy it. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2024, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1320 "2024-10-03T21:23:30Z")
And now this: > **[Tesla recalls 27,000 Cybertrucks due to a rearview camera issue | CNN Business](https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/03/business/tesla-cybertruck-recall-october-2024/index.html)** > > Roughly 27,000 Tesla Cybertrucks are being recalled because of a rearview camera issue that delays the image being displayed on the dashboard. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866.md?page=65) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866.md?page=67)