As we all know, there are many different varieties of cars and other vehicles you can use on the road to get around safely. From Hondas to Fords, there are many different choices. However, some options should’ve just stayed as concepts.
One car that shouldn’t exist at all is the Tesla Cybertruck.
Announced in 2019 and then officially produced in 2023, the Tesla Cybertruck is supposed to be an EV pickup truck that uses an electric battery to function; however, since its release to the public, more and more issues have started to occur with the truck.
1. Cybertrucks Suck at Being Trucks
The first issue I have with cybertrucks is the fact that they shouldn’t count as trucks. Most trucks are built to handle more extreme weather conditions such as snow, sand, and mud. However, cybertrucks are notorious for malfunctioning at the single glimpse of a snowflake. They simply cannot handle weather conditions that any other truck would be able to handle with ease.
2. They’re Just Not Safe to Be Around
Cybertrucks are not immune to getting into car crashes or catching on fire. Of course, this wouldn’t be much of an issue, considering this, of course, happens to all vehicles. However, there are no door handles on a Cybertruck.
With a door handle, it makes it easier to escape the immediate danger. Cybertrucks were purposefully built without door handles. This is an issue, as if a severe crash were to occur, it’d make it more difficult for medical teams to get them out of the vehicle, especially if they’re unconscious or severely injured.
However, a Cybertruck catching on fire is a whole new issue. When a car fire occurs, your first action should be to get everyone in the vehicle out and far away from the fire. The first thing you should do is go for the door, and if that’s blocked or stuck, break the window and escape through there instead.
Once again, there are no handles on this car. There are no interior or exterior handles, meaning that if the Cybertruck itself is on fire, the driver wouldn’t even be able to open the doors. This car also has bulletproof glass, meaning that in a situation where the car caught on fire, escaping through the window would be next to impossible if it gets stuck. One of the most recent deaths involving a Cybertruck was a fatal vehicle fire, in which witnesses couldn’t get the doors open in order to save those trapped inside.
3. Keeping them Clean & Rust Free is a Pain
Cybertrucks are a pain to clean due to the materials they’re made of. Stainless steel being used to make up the entire outer part of the car was an awful idea. Another issue is that you need to treat it like a baby when it comes to keeping it clean.
You cannot wash it in direct sunlight like other cars, because the drying could cause water spots. Due to it being made of stainless steel, it can easily scratch and could also get chemical stains just as easily. If bird droppings fall onto your Cybertruck, you have to drop everything in order to clean it, unless you want permanent stains and etchings.
4. Their Design is Godawful
Most cars nowadays look practically identical, having little to no differences in appearance. There are, of course, times when car brands try to make a car that stands out, and it makes total sense. However, when it comes to the design, they have to take their time making sure it both meets regulations and has a style that people can actually like.
The Cybertruck’s design is easily one of the most disliked car designs in recent years, and it’s completely warranted. Cybertrucks were meant to have a futuristic design it; however, they honestly just look like a pyramid with wheels. It was designed without handles on the car, a lack of normal-looking windows, and sharp edges. The brand that made this abomination of a car, Tesla, also intended not to add side mirrors to this truck, but due to safety regulations, they were not able to do so. In fact, the designs they originally had for this car are why it was delayed in the first place. The Cybertruck also had many issues in production, which also caused delays in release, which was also caused by its design.
5. They Just Cost too Much to Have So Many Flaws
As we all know, cars are extremely expensive, costing usually around or above $30,000, depending on the vehicle. If you want something more luxurious, you’d better be ready to cough up another $40,000; luxury cars usually cost around $70,000.
These luxury cars usually focus on design and how well they work on the road. In 2021, before the launch of Cybertrucks was delayed, they were meant to cost about $39,000. Then the price was changed to $60,990. This hefty price is supposed to be for his cheapest models of the car.
Now, it’s of course supposed to be a luxury car, and I can understand why it’d cost a lot. However, I believe the amount they’re asking for, while there are so many dangerous and obvious flaws in the vehicle, is completely unreasonable. The vehicle simply has too many flaws that haven’t been dealt with yet to have such a hefty price tag.
