One Tesla owner has spotted a serious flaw when it comes to driving his Cybertruck this winter.
Love it or hate it, you've got to admit the Tesla Cybertruck is good at grabbing headlines. Whether it be Elon Musk inadvertently smashing its windows, owners cracking its sunroof, or adult film stars shooting holes in them, Cybertrucks are more known for their negative news than the positive. Still, they're a popular vehicle, with owners loving driving them around as a symbol of power. Unfortunately, someone has spotted a potential flaw with the Cybertruck that could make it dangerous in certain situations.
Posting on TikTok, Cybertruck owner Joe Fay points out how the Cybertruck's headlights can be obscured by snow.
Fay explains how you might think the Cybertruck's headlights are near the bonnet, but in reality, they're much further down and lie inside a bar near the bumper. Due to the headlights being set back from the front of the vehicle, snow can accumulate here and obscure them.
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As Fay says in the video, "That can be a major problem when you're driving in winter time."
He continues, "Now, I can't imagine that Tesla just didn't think about this when they put this giant shelf in front of the lights, but if they did, honestly awful design."
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Packing snow into the gap, Fay showed how a heavy buildup of snow can block the light from a Cybertruck's headlights.
Fay promised an update on what it's like driving in a blizzard, and after the video quickly went viral with over a million views in eight hours, he revealed what happened next. Saying he drove for a couple of miles, Fay showed that snow hadn't built up in the gap, suggesting it might not be such a big deal. With the lights being so bright, they still shine through the snow, but others aren't convinced.
One critic wrote: "You found only one flaw i see 100,000."
Another added, "That truck is built. to get groceries in California. nothing else," and a third joked, "Wait….the Cybertruck has another design flaw? No way, I can’t believe it."
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These tests aren't conclusive, and there's a chance that heavy snow could cause an issue. Many point out that the Cybertruck isn't specifically designed for bad weather, but at the same time, when you're paying $80,000 (minimum) for a Cybertruck, you might expect it to be the Swiss army knife of vehicles. Someone concluded: "Tesla has never once considered winter when engineering that dumpster fire."
In a separate video, Fay goes on to explain why the Cybertruck is 'great' in snowy conditions, highlighting its tires for a variety of terrains, a hitch on the back, and its hardy exterior. Even if there are issues with snow buildup, we don't imagine some potentially minor issues will stop someone from buying a Cybertruck.
Tesla has been contacted for comment.