The #Cybertruck, Tesla’s all-new electric pickup truck, is here, and it can take a sledgehammer to the door while nary a dent. The all-electric pickup will offer up to 500 miles of range and start at $39,000. https://t.co/7a8YBicIkC
Gave up on Cybertruck. Tesla said unless younare on pre-order list its going to be 3 years.
They are letting me transfer my free supercharger from my Model S to a Model Y. Model Y is not that sexy but so much utility. Its big. Long range model still goes 0 to 60 in 4.4 seconds. 330 miles of range. And you get $7500 tax rebate.
After its all said and done after taxes will only cost around 48k. [Reply]
Tesla Cybertrucks Are Rusting Despite Being Made Of Stainless Steel
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Owners say they are noticing orange stains on the stainless steel panels of their new Cybertrucks.
It seems the stainless steel panels of the Tesla Cybertruck are not really stain “less,” and are turning out to be no less susceptible to stains than stainless kitchen appliances, which easily develop grease and water stains. Some Tesla Cybertruck owners are reporting persistent orange stains on the exterior of their EVs, which could be early signs of rust and corrosion, according to Futurism.
Despite the recent release of these Tesla EVs — and the little road time they’ve been subjected to — Cybertrucks are already developing imperfections on their body panels, leading owners to debate what’s causing the early signs of rust on forums. From Futurism:
One Cybertruck Owners Club forum member says they started noticing small orange flecks appearing on his truck after driving it in the rain for just two days.
“Just picked up my Cybertruck today,” they wrote. “The advisor specifically mentioned the cybertrucks develop orange rust marks in the rain and that required the vehicle to be buffed out.”
The Cybertruck owner posted followup photos after washing the vehicle down with soap, and they didn’t inspire much confidence, showing body panels already pockmarked with small orange spots.
Another user noticed similar orange specks on his truck after driving it through rain in Los Angeles.
“They documented the corrosion, and told me they’ll give me a call next month when the tools have arrived and they can perform the service/repair,” the user wrote after taking their vehicle to their local service center. “The Cybertruck has 381 miles on it, and has spent much of the 11 days in my custody parked in front of my house.”
Debate raged in response to the threads, with some arguing that the discoloration could be due to carbon dust, stray filings, or other contaminants.
The stainless steel construction of the Cybertruck has proven to be a headache not only for Elon Musk and Tesla assembly lines, but for early adopters as well. Owners say the EVs are not actually stain proof, and even the Tesla Cybertruck manual confirms the steel panels are susceptible to such corrosive substances as grease, oil, tree resin, dead insects, etc., which should be washed off quickly to prevent corrosion.
The forum thread from the Cybertruck Owners Club even declares that rust spots and corrosion are “the norm,” which doesn’t inspire confidence in the long-term prospects of the boxy EV touted as bulletproof by Musk. Despite its name and what it implies, stainless steel is susceptible to staining and marring. It’s not exactly stain- and rust-proof, but is merely resistant to these, as the German tech experts at Notebook Check explain:
Refining steel does not automatically mean making it stainless. Depending on the proportion of chromium, titanium, nickel, nitrogen and other additives, this results in very different properties. These range from better formability and a maximum degree of hardness to permanent rust resistance, even against acids.
The choice of additives and the subsequent shaping of the components with a particular type of steel is, of course, always a question of cost. And Tesla may have made the wrong decision here with the Cybertruck.
Tesla’s cleaning recommendations for the Cybertruck also confirm the impression that the steel grade is one of the less resistant variants.
In particular, oil and acidic soiling, such as tar or bird droppings, should be cleaned immediately with an alcohol-based solvent. Immediately afterwards, rinsing with clear water or a pH-adjusted soap is recommended. This type of cleaning should be necessary after every longer ride.
Some Cybertruck owners say their fellow Cybertruckers are blowing things out of proportion, and one said it’s a good idea to not “...drive it in the rain, or get it wet.” Others expressed anger that Tesla’s options for protecting the steel panels cost thousands of dollars. The Cybertruck’s price upon its release was already more than originally advertised, so dishing out more money for a Tesla wrap is hardly ideal. Others are in favor of their Cybertrucks developing orange stains, saying that they’re looking forward to the patina the stainless steel may develop.
Originally Posted by Zebedee DuBois:
IMO the only reason to get one of those ugly trucks is for the perceived status.
Have someone in my family who is always spending money in an effort to get people to look at/notice him. This is the ultimate "look at me!" purchase. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla:
Have someone in my family who is always spending money in an effort to get people to look at/notice him. This is the ultimate "look at me!" purchase.
Well yeah, that's a known and most common reason why people buy expensive things. Did you think someone buys a Gucci bag for its functionality?
Outside of the Cybertruck though thats not the main reason people are buying Teslas anymore. They are very affordable for what you get. [Reply]
Originally Posted by aturnis:
I dunno. I work for a living and I don't see any reason it's not a superior work truck, especially from a fleet owners financial perspective.
Near limitless life on the body
All the utility of a 2500
Best driver safety assistance system in the world
GPS nav and search
Always on LTE connection likely to eventually go on crazy fast SpaceX satellite network
Incredibly well written software purpose written for specific tasks by mining loads of data for information
1/4 the fuel cost
Maintenance costs nearly gone entirely
With the tailgate down it'll handle 4x8 plywood laid flat with room to spare
Entire bed covered with t slot bolt channels and various other tie down points.
110v/220v outlets
Built in air compressor with utility ports
This is all standard and with almost no knowledge of the storage potential of the main cabin, frunk or rear bed rails.
If they solve full self driving, and laws change to suit, your employees can complete paperwork, schedule, answer email and texts, coordinate plans and orders/deliveries while traveling.
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I wonder how this dude is enjoying his $40,000 2500?? Surely he has one already. [Reply]
