Many people, including content creators, have put the Cybertruck to the test in dangerous ways. The off-roader's chief engineer complains.
Since Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, announced the launch of the Tesla Cybertruck, social networks have been flooded with opinions of all kinds. But this has gone further and, since it was launched on the market, the owners of the new Tesla all-terrain vehicle have tried hundreds of crazy things with the vehicle.
This is perhaps due to the numerous claims made by the Tesla and X (Twitter) magnate, which has led many consumers to try everything that was initially stated. And no vehicle has received as much fire as the Tesla Cybertruck (literally).
They trample, break, burn… the Cybertruck
Since it began delivery in late 2023, its owners have kicked it, shot it, hammered it, and even broken it. That said, a Tesla chief engineer hopes owners and enthusiasts alike will stop torturing the truck so it can live a normal life. He also noted that those who don't may have to wait a long time for replacement parts.
We have already seen several cases of people testing the durability of the Cybertruck. A YouTuber punched holes in it, another person sat on the windshield and broke it, some critics have hit it with various objects, and the list goes on and on. Understandably, that caused some feelings for Cybertruck chief engineer Wes Morrill.
“The Cybertruck has been through a tortured life for entertainment: it's been jumped on, kicked, burned, punched and shot at (multiple times). To quote the black knight, it's just a flesh wound, I'm invincible! Now that we've confirmed that It's tough, maybe Cybertruck can roam freely on the road, and off it in peace?” Morrill said in his post on X.
You should think twice…
It is unclear where this petition will go, if it will do anything. Hardcore Tesla fans may be swayed by Morrill, but the petition could start a sort of Streisand effect that will lead to even more abuse.
No doubt, its limited availability probably means that others have already been planning their own “torture” videos and are just waiting to release them. Interestingly, Morrill hinted that those who damage his Cybertruck should think twice.
When asked how Tesla was handling the increased production and simultaneous supply of replacement doors, he responded: “What replacement doors; these (video) creators want to live with the badge of honor, right?” .. TRUE?”.
Surely Tesla knows it will have to supply replacement components to owners, but will it be selective in doing so? How would you handle the situation if you had clear evidence, in a YouTube video perhaps, that the vehicle was intentionally damaged? There the story could change.
It's a little early to firmly determine what the Cybertruck's repair and parts replacement policies, as well as different procedures and timelines, will look like, but Morrill's statement is food for thought. Maybe from now on people stop putting the off-road vehicle to the test so much.