Tesla Cybertruck Has HUGE Issues | This Isn’t Good

Summary

The Tesla Cybertruck has attracted attention for its unique design and impressive specs, but early adopters have encountered issues. Range, especially while towing, has fallen short of promises. Software problems have hindered performance off-road and on screens. Build quality has shown flaws like misaligned panels. The truck's sharp angles raise safety questions. Still, most owners respond positively, considering the radical innovation. If Tesla quickly addresses problems, the Cybertruck could still be an overall win, despite a rocky start.

Takeaways

• 😕 The Cybertruck's range does not meet the original 500 mile claim. The max EPA range is 340 miles for AWD, with real world tests showing less at highway speeds.
• 😞 Towing capacity also negatively impacts range. Pulling a heavy trailer, the Cybertruck only achieved 90-160 miles of range.
• 🚧 Some owners have reported issues with the truck's off-roading capabilities not meeting expectations.
• 📉 Build quality has been a mixed bag. Some trucks suffer from misaligned panels and loose fittings.
• 😟 The exposed stainless steel body requires diligent cleaning to prevent corrosion from substances like bird droppings.
• 😱 A sharp corner under the hood could potentially cause harm if fingers were caught while closing.
• 😀 Most owners have still responded positively and been blown away by the radically innovative truck.
• 🤔 There are fair criticisms of the truck, but it's important to consider the whole picture.
• 💡 Many issues are likely software related and can be fixed with over-the-air updates.
• ☝️ This first-generation truck was always going to have some launch issues given how innovative it is.

Q & A

What is the actual max range of the Cybertruck currently?

The currently available max range for the Cybertruck sits at 340 miles for the all-wheel drive model.

How far was the Cybertruck able to travel in real-world range tests?

In one real-world range test by Out of Spec Reviews, a Cybertruck with a full battery was able to travel 254 miles at highway speeds before the battery depleted.

How does the Cybertruck's range impact its towing capacity?

While the Cybertruck is equipped for heavy towing, its range is limited when towing. In one test while towing an 11,000 lb trailer in cold weather, it traveled only 90 miles before the battery depleted.

What is the upcoming range extender for the Cybertruck?

The upcoming range extender is a large additional battery that can be installed in the truck's bed to increase max range up to 470 miles. However, it takes up bed space and costs over $100,000.

What off-roading issues have some Cybertruck owners reported?

Some owners have reported issues with the truck's differential lock and inability to adjust to rocky terrain during off-roading excursions.

What build quality issues have been reported with the Cybertruck?

Some owners have reported misaligned body panels and gaps, pointing to potential flaws in Tesla's assembly and quality control process.

How durable is the Cybertruck's unpainted stainless steel exterior?

The bare stainless steel requires immediate cleaning from substances like bird droppings to prevent corrosion damage, presenting a potential inconvenience.

What safety concerns have been raised about the Cybertruck's design?

The truck's sharp frunk corners have been shown to easily slice objects, raising concerns about potential finger injuries during closure.

Can Cybertruck owners resell their trucks freely?

No, Tesla's purchase agreement allows them to sue owners for up to $50,000 if they resell in the first year of ownership.

How have owners responded to the Cybertruck overall?

Despite some issues, owner response has generally been very positive about the groundbreaking and innovative nature of the truck.

Outlines

00:00

😮 Range and towing capacity concerns

The Cybertruck's real world range is lower than EPA estimates. A test showed 254 miles at highway speeds in cold weather versus 340 mile EPA estimate. Towing 11,000 lbs, range was just 90 miles in freezing temperatures. A more realistic test showed 160 miles towing 6,000 lbs. Tesla's upcoming range extender will help but takes up bed space and costs over $100K.

05:01

🚧 Software issues impacting off-roading

A cybertruck owner took their truck off-roading but it struggled on steep, rocky terrain. The differential lock couldn't be disabled and software struggled to adjust. Other issues like screen going black have occurred. Fixes can come via software updates.

10:02

❄ Getting stuck in snow

A video showed a cybertruck getting stuck going up a snowy hill. It's unclear if it was a physical issue, software problem, or driver inexperience. More testing needed in snowy conditions.

📏 Build quality concerns

Early trucks have had issues like misaligned panels and peeled panels. Attention to fit and finish is critical for this unique design. Production flaws need to be resolved as these quality issues are unacceptable.

🐦 Potential exterior damage issues

The stainless steel exterior can face corrosion from substances like bird droppings if not cleaned quickly. Extra care is required versus traditional paint. Protective wraps help but add cost.

✂️ Potential finger pinching hazard

Sharp frunk corners sliced a carrot when closed slowly. Fingers could be injured in these corners unlike normal designs. Pinch protection sensors could help.

😕 Resale restrictions

If owners want to resell in the first year, Tesla can buy it back at reduced price or sue for $50K. This discourages buyers just looking to flip for profit but hurts those who genuinely don't want the truck.

Keywords

💡cybertruck

The cybertruck is the new electric pickup truck made by Tesla. It has a very unique and futuristic angular design made of stainless steel. The video discusses the features, capabilities, and issues with the cybertruck after its initial release. The cybertruck is central to the theme of the video which focuses on analyzing this new product.

💡range

Range refers to how far an electric vehicle can travel on a single full charge. The cybertruck's range was advertised as being up to 500 miles but real world testing has shown much lower ranges, especially while towing. This is a key issue discussed in the video.

💡towing

The cybertruck is marketed as having exceptional towing capabilities, up to 11,000 lbs. However, the video explains that while towing heavy loads, the range of the cybertruck can drop dramatically, to as low as 90 miles. This makes it impractical for long haul towing trips.

💡off-roading

The cybertruck is designed for off-road use but some owners have experienced issues taking it off-roading. Software problems, lack of experience, and wrong tires may be factors. The video analyzes if the issues are inherent design flaws or fixable.

💡build quality

Some early cybertruck owners have experienced problems with poor build quality like misaligned panels. This points to flaws in Tesla's assembly and quality control process. The video examines this criticism of the first cybertrucks.

💡stainless steel

The cybertruck has an exterior made of stainless steel which is very strong but also unpainted and susceptible to damage from corrosion. Owners have to be very careful about things like bird droppings which could stain the steel.

💡sharp corners

The cybertruck's distinct angular design leads to many sharp corners and edges which some feel are a safety hazard. One example shown is how the frunk lid can slice objects when closing due to the sharp corners.

💡software issues

Many problems owners have experienced appear tied to flaws in the cybertruck's software, like issues with the display screen and differential lock for off-roading. Software can be updated to fix these problems.

💡resale clause

Tesla has included a clause restricting owners from reselling their cybertrucks in the first year. This aims to prevent flipping for profit but penalizes those who simply change their mind about owning one.

💡innovative

Despite its flaws, the video emphasizes that the cybertruck represents a very innovative product from Tesla in many ways like its design, engineering and features. Issues are expected with such an ambitious new product.

Highlights

The Cybertruck's range has fallen short of Tesla's original claims

Real-world range tests show the Cybertruck gets much lower range than EPA estimates

The Cybertruck's range while towing heavy loads is disappointing compared to expectations

The Cybertruck has had some issues with its off-roading capabilities in early tests

The Cybertruck's software has experienced bugs that impact essential functions

Some Cybertrucks have had serious build quality and panel alignment issues

The Cybertruck's exposed stainless steel requires diligent care to prevent corrosion

Sharp corners on the Cybertruck present safety concerns for fingers getting pinched

Tesla can sue owners for up to $50k if they resell within the first year of ownership

The Cybertruck has impressive innovations but also unavoidable first-gen issues

Most owners have responded very positively to the Cybertruck despite its flaws

The Cybertruck's unique design and innovations led to expected launch problems

Some serious issues may deter buyers until future versions improve

Quickly resolving issues will be key for the Cybertruck's success

Critical response is fair but it's important to consider the big picture

Transcripts

since it's released just a few months

ago the Cyber Tru has been Turning Heads

all across the United States love it or

hate it Tesla has released one of the

most interesting and unique vehicles

that we've ever seen after getting the

chance to drive it myself I can confirm

Tesla has really made something special

here I think it's a great product that

drives well and delivers a ton of great

features in a style all its own however

with any new product launch comes the

hiccups and this truck has been getting

a lot of attention for the problems that

it undoubtedly has today we're going to

break down the main issues that people

have had with their cyber trucks so

let's get into

it first let's talk about range when

this truck was first announced Tesla

made a very bold claim that it would

deliver a 500 mile range option that's

something they had never delivered on

any car before and the Cyber Tru was

much bigger than any car they'd ever

shipped while that may soon be possible

with an upcoming range extender to a

degree the currently available max range

sits at 340 Mi for all-wheel drive

that's still a pretty respectable range

for an EV especially one its size but it

does raise the question as to how far

people will actually be able to get when

driving it EPA estimated EV ranges are

always higher than what most people

really experience they represent a

theoretical maximum that relies on its

absolute best case scenario when driving

most people can get by with a little bit

less range but for a truck that is

designed for off-roading and heavy duty

work it's crucial that it gets it right

once this truck started getting into

customer hands we got our first look as

to what this truck could do out of spec

reviews put the cybertruck through its

Paces taking it on a range test from

100% down to 0 % going highway speeds

this truck was able to travel 254 Mi

before the battery was completely

depleted that is definitely quite a bit

lower than the EPA estimates but it's

important to remember a few things as I

mentioned this test was done entirely at

freeway speeds which has a negative

impact on Range also this test was done

in relatively cold weather at an average

of 46° f all EV batteries are impacted

by cold weather so this would definitely

be higher when driving in warmer

climates while this certainly wasn't an

ideal operating temperature it does

raise questions about how it would per

form in even colder climates a reality

for a lot of people across North America

a cyber truck owner has managed to clock

in 10,000 Mi on their own truck since

taking delivery and their reported

ranges were even less ideal on average

their truck was getting only 26 mi from

a full charge and 164 mies when starting

from 80% Tesla's recommendation all

eveve ranges are very dependent on a lot

of factors from the way that they are

driven down to every detail of their

real world driving conditions the

drivers of this vehicle noted that they

were fairly aggressive behind the wheel

and weren't B being the truck however

that style of driving is going to have a

big impact on the range of any vehicle

electric or gas powered towing capacity

has been a very prominent aspect of the

marketing for this car and Tesla has

been very proud to show it off its

11,000 lb towing capacity is the first

statistic shown on its webpage and its

truck pole was a central video shown at

the delivery event it's clearly a

powerful truck but we have to ask how

far it can actually travel while Towing

that much Jerry rig everything put this

truck to the test in the absolute worst

Towing conditions pulling an 11,000 lb

trailer its Max capacity in freezing

cold weather conditions starting with a

completely full battery he was only able

to drive for 90 Mi before depleting the

123 KW hour battery down to just a 2%

charge with all these factors combined

this range is really as bad as it can

get if you got that extra 2% in you'd

probably be at 103 Mi total very few

cyber Tru owners themselves will

actually be in these circumstances but

for anyone who was hoping to use this

truck as a long haul Towing vehicle it's

still disappointing nonetheless

especially since Tesla set the precedent

of a 500 M range which even when cut in

half would still get you 250 another

test showed the Cyber truck getting 160

Mi of range in much fairer weather while

pulling a 6,000lb trailer that's

certainly a lot better but definitely

not an ideal range for towing cross

country while the Cyber Tru is very well

equipped for towing it's range leaves a

lot to be desired for that task that's

where their upcoming range extender may

come into play we haven't gotten a true

look at this upcoming product but it is

a large battery that will need to be

installed into the truck's bed that will

raise the max range up to 470 Mi again

that's EPA though so in the real world

could be quite a bit less this battery

does bring this truck's range much more

closely in line with Tesla's original

presentation but it does come with some

pretty big trade-offs first the battery

will take up approximately a third of

the truck's bed meaning that getting

that added range will sacrifice some of

the truck's other utility second this

battery is going to cost about $116,000

to purchase and install that's

definitely a tough price tag to swallow

and if you install it on the most

popular trim the Cyber Beast that brings

your total price tag up to

$5,990 assuming you're not getting the

foundation series that's almost $50,000

more expensive than the top tier of this

truck from when it was announced in 2019

for a range in towing capacity that

still doesn't quite meet that promise

Tesla hasn't shown off any official

prototypes of this range extender and at

this point there's a lot of information

we don't know we don't know how much it

will weigh or whether it will be a

permanent install it seems likely to be

a permanent install and that will be

disappointing that customers will have

to make a permanent choice between

having full access to the bed of their

pickup truck or having an extended range

at this point we're not entirely sure

when this battery pack will be released

while the towing and range specs we've

listed so far will probably be far more

than enough for average customers

certain drivers May face difficulties

doing the kinds of heavy duty work that

this truck was otherwise designed for

with its base specs Beyond Towing the

other side of the Cyber truck's rugged

design is its off-roading capability

while it certainly packs a ton of

features for that purpose some customers

have reported issues with their trucks

actual off-roading capabilities this

cybertruck owner took it up on a trail

accompanied by a Subaru SUV and a Toyota

4Runner for a comparison and it ran into

some problems pretty early this steep

Rocky incline was handled very easily by

the 4Runner in Subaru but when it was

the cybertruck's turn it couldn't make

it up the hill for several attempts the

driver notes that he was an

inexperienced off-roader but software

issues were likely the culprit behind

this misstep the truck's differential

lock a crucial feature for off-roading

could not be disabled and at certain

points the truck's software couldn't

adjust to the rocky terrain he notes

that the rest of the journey down the

mountain the truck handled all the

remaining obstacles very well but but

this vehicle undeniably has some issues

that need to be resolved however since

those issues are software based fixes

can come very easily once an update is

released as far as software goes when I

was driving the truck I did have some

problems with the screen going

completely dark others have reported

similar issues and this is a problem

given how much information and utility

is tied to the center console screen it

is usually fixable by restarting the car

but in our case we had to take it to

service for a fix which meant driving

for a while without basically any

information that should be fixed now for

future cyber trucks but was a launch

issue on another note since Tesla has

made the side mirrors detachable and the

rear view mirror is a non-functional

mirror when the Tano cover is closed

many drivers will rely on the screen to

display cameras in Li of mirrors so

really it's essential that that screen

does not go black another cybertruck

made the rounds online recently when it

was spotted getting stuck going up a

snowy hill there's not a lot of

information about this incident other

than this brief video but it raises a

lot of questions and concerns about this

truck's performance in the snow is this

the result of a physical deficiency of

the truck a software issue or was it due

to an inexperienced driver off-roading

is a very particular skill set so a

driver who is taking difficult Terrain

in their first heavy duty vehicle could

very easily get stuck no matter what

kind of truck they were in we can see in

the same video that the driver doesn't

have any snow chains on their tires as

well other videos of the cybertruck

getting stuck in snow also show it with

the wrong tires so it's tough to know

the truth about this situation

regardless of how bad it looks from the

outside there is also the question of

whether any kind of heavy truck might

get stuck in a situation like this in

these kinds of sit situations you get a

lot of conflicting reporting from people

who claim that their truck could have

handled it and others saying any truck

would have gotten stuck there we can't

know for sure until we get some more

tests and widespread customer experience

after all there are a lot of people out

there who dislike this truck in Tesla

who will take any problem with this

truck as proof of an overall lack of

quality keep in mind for every

publicized problem that it has not as

many people feel compelled to make posts

and videos when their truck functions as

expected for many years Tesla had a bit

of a rough reputation when it came to

the build quality of their vehicle

Vehicles early units for all of their

vehicles had real problems with

misaligned panels and poor quality

control I definitely experienced this

with my early 2020 model y over the

years those problems have significantly

decreased on their other models but the

cybertruck has reignited Conversation

Over Tesla's QC process this truck has a

very unique design with its stainless

steel finish and long straight angled

edges that would make panel issues stand

out very glaringly Elon Musk even sent a

message to employees emphasizing the

necessity to make this truck fit

together perfectly now from my personal

experience with this truck I was very

impressed by its overall build quality

it's made of very nice materials and the

truck overall has a very high quality

feel especially inside however there

have been reports from certain

cybertruck owners that have painted a

bit of a different story this truck

belongs to one of the first normal

customers who is not a Tesla employee or

influencer in these photos he has

detailed some pretty egregious issues

with the overall construction of the

vehicle door panels are very misaligned

with the rest of the body and in another

photo an entire rear quarter panel is

jutting out from the back of the truck

almost like like it's peeling away these

flaws are probably fixable at service

but body issues this large point to some

big flaws somewhere in the assembly or

Quality Control process it's hard to

imagine this car passing between every

person involved in assembly QC transport

and delivery and to not have these

problems spotted and corrected for a

niche vehicle like this that costs over

$100,000 for the currently available

Foundation series being produced in such

small quantities these issues should not

be acceptable hopefully Tesla is in the

process of working out these problems as

they rant production so that future

customers don't have to face this

problem on such an expensive truck then

there are some issues that point to

General flaws in the overall design one

of the most distinct features of this

truck is its heavy duty stainless steel

exterior we've seen a lot of videos

about how well this rigid body can take

an impact whether it be from a

sledgehammer a frontal Collision or even

being shot however impacts it seems are

not really what you need to worry about

when it comes to the cybertruck's

exterior the vehicle's owner's manual

States quote to prevent damage to the

exterior immediately remove corrosive

substances such as grease oil bird

droppings tree resin dead insects tar

spots road salt industrial Fallout Etc

it advises not to wait until your car is

due for a full wash before cleaning off

anything as simple as bird droppings or

dead bucks of course nobody wants any of

these things on their car in the first

place and any normal paint needs this as

well to be properly taken care of but

they are a reality of car ownership

especially if you park outside they can

all be damaging to any type of car but

since the cybertruck is made of

Unfinished unpainted metal any damage

would be to the body directly Tesla does

offer several wrap surfaces that would

help protect this truck from that but

they do come at an additional cost if

you want your truck in either of the two

available colors black and white then

that will cost an additional $6,000 if

you'd like to preserve the truck's

original metallic look a clear satin

wrap will cost $5,000 from Tesla on top

of that the Tesla wrapping service is

currently only available at two service

centers in Southern California if you

want it done otherwise you will have to

go to a third party so while this truck

is being advertised for its exceptional

toughness and the fact that you really

just park it outside in some ways it's

it body might even require more care

than a traditional truck bird droppings

bugs and road salt are very common

things that you might get on your truck

and having to make sure to immediately

clean it after getting dirty is

definitely an inconvenience we'll have

to see how it makes an impact for those

that don't care about this long term

we're unsure how long contact is

required before these substances will

actually start to corrode the body on

first read it sounds like if someone

were to park their truck outside bird

droppings got on it and they came back

from vacation it might be damaged we

need more information but this does

present a potential problem for this

truck and I'll be sure to keep you

posted as we've mentioned many times

before this truck has a really unique

shape that leads to a lot of angular

edges and sharp Corners one video has

been making the rounds lately that

points to a potential safety flaw in the

design in a pretty unsuspecting place

out of spec put a carrot in the corner

of the frunk just below the windshield

and slowly lowered the hood the sharp

corner here sliced through it with no

effort whatsoever if someone were to get

their finger caught in that corner while

the hood was being closed the results

would be terrible many feel this is a

design flaw that an openable compartment

like this especially one with such sharp

edges wouldn't have some kind of pinch

sensor to prevent accidents now of

course getting a finger or carrot stuck

in any kind of closing car door is going

to be an unpleasant experience however

the problem is exacerbated by elements

of this truck's design as we can see how

cleanly it cuts through the carrot while

being closed at a slow speed the sharp

corners on the Cyber Tru are definitely

exclusive to the Cyber Tru while the

cybertruck certainly has its fair share

of problems I do want to stress that

Tesla has otherwise created a

groundbreaking vehicle in a number of

ways but let's say that you were one of

the first people to buy this vehicle and

for whatever reason you've decided that

it just doesn't make sense for you to

keep it in that case it's very likely

that you would be out of luck Tesla has

included a clause in the purchase

agreement for this truck that allows

them to sue owners for up to $50,000 if

they try to sell their car during their

first year of ownership the contract

states that if an owner wants to get rid

of the car they are obliged to offer the

car back to Tesla at a reduced cost only

if Tesla declines the car or you allowed

to sell it on the market this is

actually a somewhat common stipulation

that appears on the first runs of a lot

of nich vehicles but it's usually not

very popular after all if you've

purchased the vehicle why would the

manufacturer have a say in what you can

do with it after delivery this move is

largely designed to prevent people from

buying limited vehicles to resell at

huge markups but if you simply decide

you don't want your truck anymore you

may be in for some big losses with the

Cyber truck we've not seen what prices

Tesla offers for car BuyBacks but if

curbing resellers was their goal that's

probably not going to be a great price

in light of all the criticism brought

against the cybertruck and there are

certainly Fair ones I think it's

important to take a step back and look

at the whole picture while this truck

certainly has issues the response from

owners has generally been very positive

as I mentioned I had the opportunity to

spend a few days with the Cyber truck

and I was really blown away by my

experience with it making a product as

radically Innovative as this from its

steer by wire control rear steering 800

volt architecture and so much more there

were always going to be some launch

issues for some those issues May hold

them back from purchasing at least until

a future version of this comes out and

issues are ironed out but for others

this truck has so much to offer that

owning this first generation may be

worth while I sincerely hope that Tesla

is able to quickly resolve many of these

issues that customers are having so that

its release can be seen as an overall

win for the industry without any sort of

Aster attached to it if you're

interested in watching my full cyber

truck review you can check out that

video linked up here or in the

description below thanks so much for

watching and I'll see you on the next

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