Nonfoundation is already out (3 months ahead of your prediction). Also it’s open for the public to purchase. So what happened to all the “reserves”? There’s no wait list
It looks like your front seats are delaminating. Mine are too. I brought them in for service, and the dealership says they aren’t. But clearly they are.
Yeah, that wiper is going to be a problem where I'm at (desert southwest USA). Exposed wiper blades last three months here, tops. The UV is so extreme, that even silicone blades succumb in short order. That's one thing that I've loved about my Model 3; it parks the blades in a position shaded from the sun. My Model 3 just turned five years old, and is still on the original factory blades, as we don't get much rain here, and having them parked out of the sun keeps them in great shape.
Love the balanced intro of talking about the different way people might respond and your approach to the conversation before you get started. It sets the tone for everyone with how wild people respond to things these days.
It seriously gets insane from both sides. I say something bad people think I hate all EVs and want Tesla to fail. I say something good they think I'm a paid shill working for Tesla undercover lol
Canceled mine 6 months ago a few days after initial delivery and specs. Driving 16 Model X and with that range I knew I was buying a dysfunctional truck for what I intended to use. 20k more, 100 miles range less and all the basic gadgets of a basic truck. Am happy with my ol 05 titan. Thanks for your vid
Glass half empty: The range extender takes up a lot of the bed. Glass half full: The range extender keeps stuff from sliding forward in the bed where it is hard to reach.
one button I wouldn't mind having is a camera on/off button on the steering wheel. Press it and all the cameras instantly load on the screen, great for when you come up on a freeway merge in the right lane for example, or going around a set of bicyclers in the bike lane. the cameras offer so much information for safety. great vid subbed
Yes, between winters and truck used for hauling and towing, you make a fair case for a 5-600 mile range need. Beside intro/low-rate production cost pricing, Range is my deal breaker. I ordered mine 3 yrs ago, expecting 500+ mi range, which is essentially to tow our camper. Towing with our Model Y LR cut range to 120-140mile with the tiny 5×8 enclosed trailer. So I expect the CyberTruck range to be
I agree. I think all electrics need to be 500-600 before they catch on and totally destroy ICE. Because in practical terms that means 450 which is great for most people and even towing. I know just charge it more but it needs to have more range for many people. I got a model Y and love it but a few trips and I would love more range. Luckily I dont have to deal with winter much. I disagree Munro said that. He said for the purpose of protecting the batteries in a vehicle designed to off-road. The space if taken by safety measures.
Thanks for the honest assessment from a person who actually owns a Cybertruck and drives it in real world conditions. I noticed that the less expensive non foundation series truck is no longer even displayed on Tesla’s web site as an orderable option. Right now, the least expensive option is over $99K. The good news is the estimated delivery dates are under two months from order date. I might be interested in a less expensive version because full self driving would not benefit me much where I live in the places I would be driving.
DeLorean owner fit 25 yrs. Invisible glass gleaner is your best friend on the stainless. Also would recommend putting something similar to rainX on your front windshield with your water issue.
Phone Charging: I also purchased a phone charger/holder and now have it attached to an air vent (Landrover Disco-3) and now it never gets hot - as the air from the air vent cools it.
I’ve heard a lot of people complain that they don’t like having to reach over the high side walls to put stuff in the bed. At the same time, they love the tonneau cover and the secure space it provides. Well, the high walls enable the space under the tonneau cover. Can’t have one without the other. Make up your mind.
at 16:58 you wish they had cameras left-front center-right, they do, just tap the camera button (the hex right on bottom of the screen). It works great, not only does it have Left-Front center-right, but you can swipe up and then you have Left- rear center-right. And the side cameras are much larger than the ones you show in off road mode. And if you go slow with the front camera, it gives you the parallel lines (like when you use reverse).
The problem with the wireless charger happens in my model Y also. It’s because the camera on the phone doesn’t allow the phone to lay flat on the charging plate. So then it’s charging and stopping and charging and stopping and that’s where the heating comes in.
the bigger issue is the lack of magsafe ( which makes sense, because only iphone has magsafe). when a wireless charging coil isnt perfectly lined up, it causes inefficiencies and that creates loss of energy, therefore, heat. Tesla should have added a few small vent holes that redirect the AC to where the charger is - like some manufacturers that have cooled center storage. This is part of the reason why the magsafe charger that he has on the side of the display doesnt have that issue because its both magsafe for efficiency, and its cooled via the vent
As a former engineer, I get why they don't have the center hubcap in the meantime. I 3d printed mine. There are third party, which I think Tesla should pay for. It would not be a dollar each for limited quantity. The dies alone with costs like 25k to 50k. Maybe more, I haven't been in that industry in a while.
Someone out there is already sourcing the dust caps. Tesla might be able to work out something with that supplier. Instead of selling to some Cybertruck owners, the market would automatically become all Cybertruck owners… for now. Seems like a win-win.
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@@wtmayhew Seems more like a lose-lose for Cybertruck owners.
What I meant was the manufacturer could get guaranteed sales and all Cybertruck drivers could get their dust caps. As for the need to have those dust caps… what was Tesla doing for the last five years since the product announcement? It seems like the tire and wheel cover issue should have surfaced in testing. The wheels, missing light bar, uneven quality control and postponement of full self driving to an undefined date are concerning misses.
The CT alternative to Homelink is myQ, but only if you have wifi enabled compatible garage door. It can be accessed with the little home icon next to the wifi icon in the upper corner of the screen. Unfortunately it also requires a subscription.
When I sat in one, the dash seemed to go on forever. Do you have trouble knowing where the front of the truck is? Do you frequently use the front camera?
100% accurate review of the real problems or opportunities with cybertruck. Its awesome but with a HW4 MY with missing FSD features and now no FSD or HFPA on cybertruck, I'm really starting to question the business ethics of the company. The whole lack of FSD is getting old and shows SAS is not even a consideration for other brands.
6:00 - 8:33 Honestly I have all of those exact issues with my Tundra. Rain drops fly onto the windshield while driving. And no wiper brand or treatment on the windshield helped with mist to low rain. I had to manually deal with the wiper for years. I have my first Model 3 and it is exactly the same. And my old Kia Spectra had the exact same issues. I have never owned a car that did not have these issues with wipers and water.
I wonder if 4-wheel steering is the hold up for FSD, given that is a whole nother level of vehicle dynamics to account for when calibrating the system that other FSD vehicles haven’t had. Also other OEM’s wouldn’t necessarily have either.
I would like my dogs to be able to get into the back from the cab. I get the rolling cover is moving in that space but there could be a failsafe way to design the window removal or a pass-thru situation where it freezes the tonneau cover either up or down mechanically to allow free movement. Besides us dog owners I'm sure people who want to camp in their Cybertrucks would like that open option as well.
Yeah that rear view, needs to be bigger. It also needs a center line. ( I've got that on my Prius so at home I staked a white PVC pipe the distance of the centerline of the Prius with 12-18" clearance from the fence and ivy. Makes backing in a breeze. ) Reaching into the back? Get a boat hook. The best is an extension pole with the screw on 'hook.' I used one of these on my long bed pick up. Not expensive, and with the removable end, good for other things. The wiper is clearly a work in progress. Some of your complaints like no rear camera washer, the hub covers, are just not acceptable. That's not even beta level stuff, that's preBeta alpha in house stuff. I just updated the software on my Model Y. There was an Enhanced Navigation something or other. So I clicked on it. Now the left side traffic schematic takes up the whole screen. Even worse it was a hassle figuring out how to get rid of it. It's a completely unnecessary 'feature' that is utterly useless. There are so many really basic things that remain completely unaddressed or ignored. (like more street names on the map. In the heads up navigation, more than just the straight line of the next couple of miles. I can't tell you the number of times I've fought to keep my Tesla from making some inexplicable lane change, only to find out later, it wanted to take a different route. ) And 80% of all scolds and panic alerts are caused by the software and navigation being inefficient and distracting, and it missing that I am paying attention, my hand is on the wheel. I've got two reservations for Cybertrucks. Tried to cancel them. They asked for bank information. I'd paid with a credit card, so WTF Tesla? Clearly a blocking maneuver. Annoying. I decided against getting a Cybertruck because I don't have a pressing need for it, but also because compared with my Model Y that unheated/cooled back makes it not as good for my stuff, groceries, etc... and not as good for sleeping in. And because it still doesn't have FSD. I use FSD all the time. I think the basic assumption of everyone who put in an order for one assumed it would have all the great things about SX3Y, but would be a truck that could go off road. And I bought a bumper sticker that says, "I bought this before Elon went crazy."
@WillN2Go1 Boat hook is a good Idea, maybe even a window hook. I just use a nice stick I found in the woods currently for my 2006 2500HD Chevy since the bed is out of reach from the sides as well.
One thing I’ve noticed with my CT that I’ve never noticed with my 3 or Y is how much of the right side mirror is seen when viewing the cameras. You can notice in your video at 14:27
Really appreciate hearing your take on the C.T. I have a reservation from the night of the unveiling, and turned down the foundation series back in December of 2023. I did test drive one last month, and it rides nice, but not all that different from my model X. I had serious doubts about the single huge wiper, and would much rather see two smaller ones on each side. I had the same opinion of the rear view camera, and think Tesla should take your suggestions to heart.
The inability to enlarge the rear view display on da center console is my biggest beef with my cybertruck not everyone has perfect 20/20 vision and I think it's rather dangerous that the rear view display is so small for people who don't have perfect vision how difficult can it be to do an over-the-air software update to be able to enlarge the rear view display ?
Good video! Just did a test drive, and you were right! Wireless charger got super hot immediately, there's a spot in the glass that doesnt get wiped right in the middle, and ther way the cameras change around when you turn on a blinker annoys the shit out of me, i hate how it hides the rear view when im turning
Great video and nice to see your pros and cons.... Funny about the crazy bystander attention you get, didn't you say the same with the MX falcon doors that you sold for that very same reason?
I don't see why the whole screen can't be a rear view mirror, with text for speed, music controls etc overlaid and largely transparent at the edges of the screen.
That’s an optimistic view on reservation holders for non-foundation series. They’ve gone through the reservations once. With Model 3 they never went back once they released the $35k vehicle everyone reserved. It’s likely it’ll be first come-first serve for non-foundation series. Hopefully not.. but based off previous launches, that’s my expectation.
Regarding the review mirror cam, that looks awfully small. I wear reading glasses and I feel like I'd have to put them on to see anything in it. Maybe it's just the way it looks in the video?
The range and no spare tire is the biggest one for me. You have to sacrifice the already small bed space to solve either of those. I love this truck but I think I would miss the 700 mile range I had on the XL gas tank F150 I had before.
First day reservationist & my primary complaint is the range..although I’d of liked a smaller rear seat cabin area & larger truck bed with access without getting out of the truck.. FYI. Ive decided to keep my model y until theres more range..
If I didn’t already have an R1S I would have followed through, but the removal of the front bench and smaller battery than originally expected were my dealbreakers for now
Me too, waiting for my 3rd service appointment for too much cabin noise from the windshield, which is scheduled in about 2 and 1/2 months, it still can't make me unhappy.
@@italianoftheeast2481Best of luck, it took 3 repairs to fix a defective roof on our Model Y. And then the service center ruined the interior on the last visit.
How are customer accepting this at all? Have you heard of any other company doing this? Sending an unfinished, untested and simply not ready for mass market product directly to customers. How are you so glib about it. It's even more dangerous than Theranos.
Theranos wasn’t building gigantic pointy missiles and launching at high speeds on American roadways and telling customers they drive themselves with magic, or whatever.
Would using ceramic detail on your windshield solve your windshield issue in mist or light rain? I don't even use my model S wiper in light rain because the ceramic spray works so well.
Thanks for sharing these good pointers Chris. You've already paid so much for the vehicle and now to 'vix' it with the aftermarket stuff is sad. Maybe you can get a digital rearview mirror that will display that rearview image (maybe one that works with the Sexy buttons transponder?)
They could adjust the arc of the wiper to not be level on the bottom position, so moisture is more inclined to run off instead of pooling on the bottom edge.
I'd say given the price of the truck and the abysmal rear view mirror size and with the tonal cover closed, Tesla should have made the rear vie mirror a screen connected to a camera. The camera could have the tonal cover e been placed on the back right above the tonal cover and the glass
TLDR. No outlet in the frunk; stainless steel is hard to keep clean; hard to get into the bed; windshield wiper is annoying in light rain; no centre caps on wheels; no homelink; unfinished software; back up camera doesn’t have a washer; wireless charger gets hot; back window doesn’t open; a lot of attention.
How do you like the white interior, I have a Cybertruck, foundation series, the problem I have , when the sun shines on the interior, it backs out the side mirror, all I see is white interior , in the mirror, the milage is real bad, I have a model s, this truck, was not tested , and tested , like Elon said matchbox
Yes you'll have the same issue with the white blocking your side mirrors. I had white in my Model Y and didn't really notice that, but I think because my tint is much darker on my Cybertruck it makes it worse. Beyond that, I like the white inside while NOT having white seats.
Why would Dirty Tesla even think of going to a car wash with a Tesla? I don't get it! 😂 Nice review, and I'm glad you pointed out the issue with the "weird windshield wiper" (now we know what www really stands for).
The solution is to have yhe rear view camera constantly on and shown on the actual rearview mirror area. My 2023 corvette has its rear camera on the rear view mirror and its great! clear, perfect size, brain recognizes it perfectly after years of diving. My cybertruck need that . I dont like its tiny rearview mirror that never works because i always have the bed cover on.
I heard that if you use over some amount of kW when powering your house with cybertruck that it voids the warranty. I think it was Rasmussen that said that. Can you confirm?
@DirtyTesla KW is thee measurement of the power available for use. KWH is the measure of how many KW available for use over a given time. a 1KW capable battery rated at 10 KWH will theoiretically provide 1 OK for 10 hours.
Elon likes to cut corners because of his no part is best part philosophy. This is great except when you are buying an extremely expensive vehicle and convenience and luxury aren’t in Teslas design language. Not having a rearview mirror with a camera for a truck that suggests you drive with your rearview be blocked by a cover. Not having a camera at top so you can see what you’re towing… Why isn’t every camera self cleaning?! Many of these points by Chris are very valid. It’s a truck manufactured in the most economical way possible but sold for a premium. Trucks especially, are about utility and that is severely lacking in CT.
That is part and parcel of being a early adopter of new technology. you pay for technology but not luxury. As time goes, the price should come down, but you can no longer make "review videos" and monetize on RUclips.
This is Gen 1 Revision 1. The most important aspect of this version of the CyberTruck is to reach profitability for Tesla. There's a delicate balance between features, pricing, and sales volume. One has to get this right to ramp sales and production to profitability. After Tesla is making solid profits on this design I expect to see updates that will address valid criticisms. Rivian produced a truck that many see as nicer from a creature comfort POV but the CT is out selling the R1T by more than 2:1. The CT is outselling the lightning too. Apparently Tesla has made some correct choices. But yes there is room to improve. Tesla does a lot of that.
Where do you plug your wireless charger in? I bought one for my CT but I cannot figure out where to plug it in, the only ports I can find are in the glove box and under the top in the center armrest... Another annoyances for me - why can't it give me park distance beeps or indicators? The model x tells you exactly how far things are, with the cyber truck, which is bigger and more awkward to park, I have to look at cameras and guess. Hopefully they add that in the future!
@@TroySavary It does but due to the position of the apple iphone 14 mag charging it is a bit shifted from standard which causes higher power to charge and phone gets hot. Apples fault or Teslas?
Have CT. Agree with wireless chargers… why do they get so hot? My 3 year old model Y doesn’t do that. Agree should have power in the frunk. Should have third seat in the front. Agree rear view software window should be bigger. Agree should ship with center cap and lugnut covers, no mean come on, it’s a 100k vehicle without a center cap🤔
The wireless chargers are hot even when they're not in use. After I drive for a bit if I feel the charging area, it's hot even when I haven't put a phone there...
MyQ integration works well for the garage door opener if you buy the parts to smarten your garage (cheap enough). Then you dont need homesick amd the car will open and close garage for you. Not sure if it's in the CT software but it is in M3 amd mY for sure. I paid for 5yrs subscription and all 3 of our cars us it
Great review. Elon has been claiming his FSD works flawlessly since 2018 to pump up Tesla stock, but I had no idea he was coercing customers into buying this vaporware that may never work. Unbelievable.
I totally agree about the spare tire spot. I have seen other videos where they took the bed apart and it really looks like there is enough room to make a space for at the very least a skinny spare tire if they wanted to.
Q: Is the Jowua just in a better position? It's right in front of the vents and doesn't have a faux-felt blanket behind it like the built in wireless charger does.
They should just provide a software option to be able to leave the blade in the horizontal position after a single wipe activation. Simple, wipe once, leave down for 5 min so water can evap, blow away. Single wipe back up to aerodynamic position.
I’ve been wondering about the hitch. I saw the video where the Cybertruck rear casting appears to break after the hitch seems to have taken a vertical shock by hitting concrete and then pulling a Ford F150. It isn’t totally out of the realm of possibility of hitting the hitch on a driveway apron or boat ramp. Dragging the hitch has happened to me with an Impala station wagon and Chrysler Imperial, both full frame cars, when towing an 18 foot boat even when I am driving slowly and carefully.
Valid complaints, said with a reasonable tone. It think it's just great feedback and hope Tesla will address most of these. (For me the wireless phone charging grinds my gears :D)
Totally agree about these small touches that would cost Tesla 2 tenths of stuff all to implement but don't. This is really what let's the brand down. They are so brilliant in so many ways, but this type of issue is just crazy to not have resolved by now. Aesthetics is just as important as all the other stuff, and this is the first impression people get, what it looks like.
You think cybertruck software is lagging? You should see the state of Tesla software over here in Australia. We don’t have FSD, but we do have EAP, My old model 3 had auto lane change, navigate on autopilot,Summon, smart summon, auto park. I bought the new model 3 and had to pay $5000 to unlock EAP again, and it literally only had auto lane change. Where the hell are the rest of the features? How can you charge 5k again and not have any of the features available still that are available in older models and in the same model Overseas’s??
Are those triangle sides along the bed near the cab a problem? I haul a lot with my Tacoma and getting access to the front of the loads is necessary, especially for securing and/or adjusting loads. For example, would I have room to tie down the front of a motorcycle?
@@The_DuMont_Network my jeep and f150 have a spare tire… my m3 doesn’t and I don’t care because of the use I give it. A true off-roader should have a spare
@@Balo1997 Indeed. I don't want to be stuck waiting for road service either in town on the road. A spare is like a pistol. You don't need it until you need it. Then you generally need it badly.
Dude, it's your car wash. I run mine through, Time To Shine, car wash at least once a week and it removes all the fingerprints and bug prints. It applies a spray on ceramic coat that leaves no residue. The only thing I have to do is vacuum the interior. I will agree the rubber mats are hard to keep clean.
Interesting, I had this happen at 2 different places. Maybe something I get on mine doesn't come off as easily. Do you drive dirt roads? They regularly spray ours with some type of oil to keep dust down, it could be that.
I agree with the Slone (commenter). Never had issue with Mikes, Crew, Prime. Ceramic final coat in tunnel works great. With that said, paid for deep gloss black PPF with red accents. With pro ceramic coating on top. Some days, miss the full SS. Maybe my second one will get the SS polish treatment. Although not sure how that handles car wash. If it is like polished boat SS, will be even tougher to damage.
Thank you for making this compilation, Tesla fans are way too soft on real issues. For me (waiting on 80k AWD) the biggest downside is that you cannot sleep inside the truck with HVAC on. Either the seats should have been made to fold into a flat surface or the bed should have a window to allow cabin HVAC to cool/heat it. Such a bummer. Model Y is a better off-road camper than CT and it's just wrong.
Every car I have ever owned had condensation on the windshield in the right meteorological conditions. It runs up the windshield after you wipe once. NBD.
what I wanted to say & finally realizing it now is that, your thumbnails are so satisfying & I didn't knew the reason until today; it's because truck is dirty!!! no joke, it's really so cool when cybertruck looks dirty!❤
Nonfoundation is already out (3 months ahead of your prediction). Also it’s open for the public to purchase. So what happened to all the “reserves”? There’s no wait list
It looks like your front seats are delaminating. Mine are too. I brought them in for service, and the dealership says they aren’t. But clearly they are.
That’s good service.
Hence why my current Tesla will be my last, worst CS experience from a car mfr
Bro says “I love stainless steel and having no paint” and then proceeds to say everything that is wrong with having no paint and wraps the truck.
Tesla should have used a bus style wiper that stays vertical as it wipes.
Yeah, that wiper is going to be a problem where I'm at (desert southwest USA). Exposed wiper blades last three months here, tops. The UV is so extreme, that even silicone blades succumb in short order. That's one thing that I've loved about my Model 3; it parks the blades in a position shaded from the sun. My Model 3 just turned five years old, and is still on the original factory blades, as we don't get much rain here, and having them parked out of the sun keeps them in great shape.
Don't mention Tesla's great cars to the guys that need to defend the CT.
Love the balanced intro of talking about the different way people might respond and your approach to the conversation before you get started. It sets the tone for everyone with how wild people respond to things these days.
It seriously gets insane from both sides. I say something bad people think I hate all EVs and want Tesla to fail. I say something good they think I'm a paid shill working for Tesla undercover lol
Canceled mine 6 months ago a few days after initial delivery and specs. Driving 16 Model X and with that range I knew I was buying a dysfunctional truck for what I intended to use. 20k more, 100 miles range less and all the basic gadgets of a basic truck. Am happy with my ol 05 titan. Thanks for your vid
I feel like you nailed this review. I love my truck but all of the features you mention are as if you read my mind!
Glass half empty: The range extender takes up a lot of the bed. Glass half full: The range extender keeps stuff from sliding forward in the bed where it is hard to reach.
😂 ya got me there
There’s a glass? Tesla uses a biodegradable paper cup.
CyberTruck Haters: That damn glass.
Some god tier copium.
Haha, fun point. RAM has a better solution. Check out the RAMBOX Gate. I've had them on my last 2 RAM's... rather elegant!
one button I wouldn't mind having is a camera on/off button on the steering wheel. Press it and all the cameras instantly load on the screen, great for when you come up on a freeway merge in the right lane for example, or going around a set of bicyclers in the bike lane. the cameras offer so much information for safety. great vid subbed
There is a camera button on the right side of the steering wheel. Press and the camera goes away. Press again and camera is displayed in the screen
Yes, between winters and truck used for hauling and towing, you make a fair case for a 5-600 mile range need.
Beside intro/low-rate production cost pricing, Range is my deal breaker. I ordered mine 3 yrs ago, expecting 500+ mi range, which is essentially to tow our camper. Towing with our Model Y LR cut range to 120-140mile with the tiny 5×8 enclosed trailer. So I expect the CyberTruck range to be
I agree. I think all electrics need to be 500-600 before they catch on and totally destroy ICE. Because in practical terms that means 450 which is great for most people and even towing. I know just charge it more but it needs to have more range for many people. I got a model Y and love it but a few trips and I would love more range. Luckily I dont have to deal with winter much.
I disagree Munro said that. He said for the purpose of protecting the batteries in a vehicle designed to off-road. The space if taken by safety measures.
Thanks for the honest assessment from a person who actually owns a Cybertruck and drives it in real world conditions. I noticed that the less expensive non foundation series truck is no longer even displayed on Tesla’s web site as an orderable option. Right now, the least expensive option is over $99K. The good news is the estimated delivery dates are under two months from order date. I might be interested in a less expensive version because full self driving would not benefit me much where I live in the places I would be driving.
DeLorean owner fit 25 yrs. Invisible glass gleaner is your best friend on the stainless. Also would recommend putting something similar to rainX on your front windshield with your water issue.
Phone Charging: I also purchased a phone charger/holder and now have it attached to an air vent (Landrover Disco-3) and now it never gets hot - as the air from the air vent cools it.
Maybe try adding RainX to your windshield
I second this!!! Works so well I don’t need to use windshield wipers sometimes
I do use rain X for my S dual motor fsd
Nice job mate 😊 This was pretty honest and fair in my mind 😊 I really appreciate that you pointed out some genuine issues that you have encountered!
I’ve heard a lot of people complain that they don’t like having to reach over the high side walls to put stuff in the bed. At the same time, they love the tonneau cover and the secure space it provides. Well, the high walls enable the space under the tonneau cover. Can’t have one without the other. Make up your mind.
at 16:58 you wish they had cameras left-front center-right, they do, just tap the camera button (the hex right on bottom of the screen). It works great, not only does it have Left-Front center-right, but you can swipe up and then you have Left- rear center-right. And the side cameras are much larger than the ones you show in off road mode. And if you go slow with the front camera, it gives you the parallel lines (like when you use reverse).
What is your solution for the dirty rear view camera? You said you’d link it but it didn’t show up!
This: ruclips.net/video/xdQZPE2aG5I/видео.html
Not sure why it didn't show up
The problem with the wireless charger happens in my model Y also. It’s because the camera on the phone doesn’t allow the phone to lay flat on the charging plate. So then it’s charging and stopping and charging and stopping and that’s where the heating comes in.
the bigger issue is the lack of magsafe ( which makes sense, because only iphone has magsafe). when a wireless charging coil isnt perfectly lined up, it causes inefficiencies and that creates loss of energy, therefore, heat. Tesla should have added a few small vent holes that redirect the AC to where the charger is - like some manufacturers that have cooled center storage.
This is part of the reason why the magsafe charger that he has on the side of the display doesnt have that issue because its both magsafe for efficiency, and its cooled via the vent
In my model y I can only use wireless charging with the case off.
My beast gets here this week!!!
I live in St. Louis, MO. I'm still waiting for my Beast VIN. It's been 91 days and counting.
@@davidblah-7215I waited 187 days…. IT WAS WORTH IT!!!!
wild how people are still buying these with the problems and unfinished state of it. I would wait for the next design implementation.
@@ChickyNugg I've waited 5 years for a vin. That's long enough.
@@ChickyNugg drive it and you will know why…
As a former engineer, I get why they don't have the center hubcap in the meantime. I 3d printed mine. There are third party, which I think Tesla should pay for. It would not be a dollar each for limited quantity. The dies alone with costs like 25k to 50k. Maybe more, I haven't been in that industry in a while.
Someone out there is already sourcing the dust caps. Tesla might be able to work out something with that supplier. Instead of selling to some Cybertruck owners, the market would automatically become all Cybertruck owners… for now. Seems like a win-win.
@@wtmayhew Seems more like a lose-lose for Cybertruck owners.
What I meant was the manufacturer could get guaranteed sales and all Cybertruck drivers could get their dust caps. As for the need to have those dust caps… what was Tesla doing for the last five years since the product announcement? It seems like the tire and wheel cover issue should have surfaced in testing. The wheels, missing light bar, uneven quality control and postponement of full self driving to an undefined date are concerning misses.
No way a die for that small of a part would cost that much.
@@BigDrummerg It's the price you must pay to cover the rusting hub.
Meow Cat recommends rainx on the windshield. Works great.
The CT alternative to Homelink is myQ, but only if you have wifi enabled compatible garage door. It can be accessed with the little home icon next to the wifi icon in the upper corner of the screen. Unfortunately it also requires a subscription.
When I sat in one, the dash seemed to go on forever. Do you have trouble knowing where the front of the truck is? Do you frequently use the front camera?
As a prospective-buyer I plan on waiting too !
100% accurate review of the real problems or opportunities with cybertruck. Its awesome but with a HW4 MY with missing FSD features and now no FSD or HFPA on cybertruck, I'm really starting to question the business ethics of the company. The whole lack of FSD is getting old and shows SAS is not even a consideration for other brands.
My touchless car wash works great. Looks awesome after.
6:00 - 8:33 Honestly I have all of those exact issues with my Tundra. Rain drops fly onto the windshield while driving. And no wiper brand or treatment on the windshield helped with mist to low rain. I had to manually deal with the wiper for years. I have my first Model 3 and it is exactly the same. And my old Kia Spectra had the exact same issues. I have never owned a car that did not have these issues with wipers and water.
I wonder if 4-wheel steering is the hold up for FSD, given that is a whole nother level of vehicle dynamics to account for when calibrating the system that other FSD vehicles haven’t had. Also other OEM’s wouldn’t necessarily have either.
I would like my dogs to be able to get into the back from the cab. I get the rolling cover is moving in that space but there could be a failsafe way to design the window removal or a pass-thru situation where it freezes the tonneau cover either up or down mechanically to allow free movement. Besides us dog owners I'm sure people who want to camp in their Cybertrucks would like that open option as well.
Yeah that rear view, needs to be bigger. It also needs a center line. ( I've got that on my Prius so at home I staked a white PVC pipe the distance of the centerline of the Prius with 12-18" clearance from the fence and ivy. Makes backing in a breeze. )
Reaching into the back? Get a boat hook. The best is an extension pole with the screw on 'hook.' I used one of these on my long bed pick up. Not expensive, and with the removable end, good for other things.
The wiper is clearly a work in progress. Some of your complaints like no rear camera washer, the hub covers, are just not acceptable. That's not even beta level stuff, that's preBeta alpha in house stuff.
I just updated the software on my Model Y. There was an Enhanced Navigation something or other. So I clicked on it. Now the left side traffic schematic takes up the whole screen. Even worse it was a hassle figuring out how to get rid of it. It's a completely unnecessary 'feature' that is utterly useless. There are so many really basic things that remain completely unaddressed or ignored. (like more street names on the map. In the heads up navigation, more than just the straight line of the next couple of miles. I can't tell you the number of times I've fought to keep my Tesla from making some inexplicable lane change, only to find out later, it wanted to take a different route. ) And 80% of all scolds and panic alerts are caused by the software and navigation being inefficient and distracting, and it missing that I am paying attention, my hand is on the wheel.
I've got two reservations for Cybertrucks. Tried to cancel them. They asked for bank information. I'd paid with a credit card, so WTF Tesla? Clearly a blocking maneuver. Annoying. I decided against getting a Cybertruck because I don't have a pressing need for it, but also because compared with my Model Y that unheated/cooled back makes it not as good for my stuff, groceries, etc... and not as good for sleeping in. And because it still doesn't have FSD. I use FSD all the time. I think the basic assumption of everyone who put in an order for one assumed it would have all the great things about SX3Y, but would be a truck that could go off road.
And I bought a bumper sticker that says, "I bought this before Elon went crazy."
@WillN2Go1 Boat hook is a good Idea, maybe even a window hook. I just use a nice stick I found in the woods currently for my 2006 2500HD Chevy since the bed is out of reach from the sides as well.
oh no... you should sell all your Teslas and buy a Rivian, cause Elon's gone crazy and you are now the laughing stock of your friends 😭
Good video. It's after videos like this that Tesla starts releasing some of these features.
0:00: ROFL, yeah that's a bummer 😂
I like how the final complaint is that the Cybertruck is too cool 😏
Not cool people think it's cool
I love my Tesla but I hope competition catches up so they focus more on customer satisfaction regarding the small details
One thing I’ve noticed with my CT that I’ve never noticed with my 3 or Y is how much of the right side mirror is seen when viewing the cameras. You can notice in your video at 14:27
Really appreciate hearing your take on the C.T. I have a reservation from the night of the unveiling, and turned down the foundation series back in December of 2023. I did test drive one last month, and it rides nice, but not all that different from my model X. I had serious doubts about the single huge wiper, and would much rather see two smaller ones on each side. I had the same opinion of the rear view camera, and think Tesla should take your suggestions to heart.
The inability to enlarge the rear view display on da center console is my biggest beef with my cybertruck not everyone has perfect 20/20 vision and I think it's rather dangerous that the rear view display is so small for people who don't have perfect vision how difficult can it be to do an over-the-air software update to be able to enlarge the rear view display ?
Good video! Just did a test drive, and you were right! Wireless charger got super hot immediately, there's a spot in the glass that doesnt get wiped right in the middle, and ther way the cameras change around when you turn on a blinker annoys the shit out of me, i hate how it hides the rear view when im turning
15:38
I disagree. Traditional rear view mirrors keeps your eyeline on the road, not the dash
Great video, can you give me the link for the addon you use to keep the sensors clean? Thank you in advance.
Great video and nice to see your pros and cons.... Funny about the crazy bystander attention you get, didn't you say the same with the MX falcon doors that you sold for that very same reason?
Yes but X was driven often by my wife and kids and she didn't like the attention. I can deal. Cybertruck attention is 50x what Model X was
I don't see why the whole screen can't be a rear view mirror, with text for speed, music controls etc overlaid and largely transparent at the edges of the screen.
Are the cameras not like the Model X where there is a camera button to see all cameras?
That’s an optimistic view on reservation holders for non-foundation series. They’ve gone through the reservations once. With Model 3 they never went back once they released the $35k vehicle everyone reserved. It’s likely it’ll be first come-first serve for non-foundation series. Hopefully not.. but based off previous launches, that’s my expectation.
Regarding the review mirror cam, that looks awfully small. I wear reading glasses and I feel like I'd have to put them on to see anything in it. Maybe it's just the way it looks in the video?
The range and no spare tire is the biggest one for me. You have to sacrifice the already small bed space to solve either of those. I love this truck but I think I would miss the 700 mile range I had on the XL gas tank F150 I had before.
The lack of range is a big problem for me too. I preordered based upon the promised 500+ range.
Do any gassers come with spare tires noawadays? Check with Modern Spare. works for me.
First day reservationist & my primary complaint is the range..although I’d of liked a smaller rear seat cabin area & larger truck bed with access without getting out of the truck..
FYI. Ive decided to keep my model y until theres more range..
If I didn’t already have an R1S I would have followed through, but the removal of the front bench and smaller battery than originally expected were my dealbreakers for now
3000 miles on mine. Pretty spot on with everything. It's definitely the coolest vehicle I've ever owned, though.
good point imo :)
If you don’t mind everyone laughing at you.
Me too, waiting for my 3rd service appointment for too much cabin noise from the windshield, which is scheduled in about 2 and 1/2 months, it still can't make me unhappy.
@@italianoftheeast2481Best of luck, it took 3 repairs to fix a defective roof on our Model Y. And then the service center ruined the interior on the last visit.
Very helpful
How are customer accepting this at all? Have you heard of any other company doing this? Sending an unfinished, untested and simply not ready for mass market product directly to customers. How are you so glib about it. It's even more dangerous than Theranos.
Theranos wasn’t building gigantic pointy missiles and launching at high speeds on American roadways and telling customers they drive themselves with magic, or whatever.
@@MicahDamger 😅Right?!? How is this guy allowed to do this?
Would using ceramic detail on your windshield solve your windshield issue in mist or light rain? I don't even use my model S wiper in light rain because the ceramic spray works so well.
Thanks for sharing these good pointers Chris. You've already paid so much for the vehicle and now to 'vix' it with the aftermarket stuff is sad. Maybe you can get a digital rearview mirror that will display that rearview image (maybe one that works with the Sexy buttons transponder?)
THANKS
They could adjust the arc of the wiper to not be level on the bottom position, so moisture is more inclined to run off instead of pooling on the bottom edge.
I'd say given the price of the truck and the abysmal rear view mirror size and with the tonal cover closed, Tesla should have made the rear vie mirror a screen connected to a camera. The camera could have the tonal cover e been placed on the back right above the tonal cover and the glass
TLDR. No outlet in the frunk; stainless steel is hard to keep clean; hard to get into the bed; windshield wiper is annoying in light rain; no centre caps on wheels; no homelink; unfinished software; back up camera doesn’t have a washer; wireless charger gets hot; back window doesn’t open; a lot of attention.
How do you like the white interior, I have a Cybertruck, foundation series, the problem I have , when the sun shines on the interior, it backs out the side mirror, all I see is white interior , in the mirror, the milage is real bad, I have a model s, this truck, was not tested , and tested , like Elon said matchbox
Yes you'll have the same issue with the white blocking your side mirrors. I had white in my Model Y and didn't really notice that, but I think because my tint is much darker on my Cybertruck it makes it worse. Beyond that, I like the white inside while NOT having white seats.
Why would Dirty Tesla even think of going to a car wash with a Tesla? I don't get it! 😂
Nice review, and I'm glad you pointed out the issue with the "weird windshield wiper" (now we know what www really stands for).
The solution is to have yhe rear view camera constantly on and shown on the actual rearview mirror area. My 2023 corvette has its rear camera on the rear view mirror and its great! clear, perfect size, brain recognizes it perfectly after years of diving. My cybertruck need that . I dont like its tiny rearview mirror that never works because i always have the bed cover on.
Gonna revisit all of these things again in like 2-3 years from now. Just to see if some of it improve with the new production unit.
What is the aftermarket solution to keep the rear view camera clean of mud spray?
great video mate, like to see the shenanigans tesla's been out to out in the US
I heard that if you use over some amount of kW when powering your house with cybertruck that it voids the warranty. I think it was Rasmussen that said that. Can you confirm?
I haven't heard anything about that. I mean the truck is limited in the amount of kW it can provide, do you mean kWh?
@@DirtyTesla I meant Rossman, I think. The right to repair guy. Not sure. He's generally accurate but makes exaggerated claims sometimes.
@DirtyTesla KW is thee measurement of the power available for use. KWH is the measure of how many KW available for use over a given time. a 1KW capable battery rated at 10 KWH will theoiretically provide 1 OK for 10 hours.
Elon likes to cut corners because of his no part is best part philosophy. This is great except when you are buying an extremely expensive vehicle and convenience and luxury aren’t in Teslas design language. Not having a rearview mirror with a camera for a truck that suggests you drive with your rearview be blocked by a cover. Not having a camera at top so you can see what you’re towing… Why isn’t every camera self cleaning?! Many of these points by Chris are very valid. It’s a truck manufactured in the most economical way possible but sold for a premium. Trucks especially, are about utility and that is severely lacking in CT.
That is part and parcel of being a early adopter of new technology. you pay for technology but not luxury. As time goes, the price should come down, but you can no longer make "review videos" and monetize on RUclips.
We're also spoiled with gadgets.
This is Gen 1 Revision 1. The most important aspect of this version of the CyberTruck is to reach profitability for Tesla.
There's a delicate balance between features, pricing, and sales volume. One has to get this right to ramp sales and production to profitability.
After Tesla is making solid profits on this design I expect to see updates that will address valid criticisms.
Rivian produced a truck that many see as nicer from a creature comfort POV but the CT is out selling the R1T by more than 2:1. The CT is outselling the lightning too. Apparently Tesla has made some correct choices. But yes there is room to improve. Tesla does a lot of that.
Cutting corners and removing or consolidating unnecessary parts are not the same concept.
@@khuo0219EVs aren't new technology though. GM managed to get these features in an electric truck.
Does the wiper leave a streak on the way back up... they have replaced it twice.... still same issue
For me it misses a spot in the middle on the way up, but looks good on the way down
Great Video
Very Honest
I’m a subscriber now
Thank You
Wait so they force you to purchase fsd when you buy any cyber truck? It’s not an option?
Install an RV style front hitch mount on the Cybertruck and hook it up to your other Tesla to tow while using FSD.
Great video thanks Chris. I think we’ll be waiting a long time for RH drive version in New Zealand!
They should add a screen in the rearview mirror like toyotas have...
For getting heavy items up into the bed, get a motorcycle ramp then just slide things up it and you'll never have to lift any heavy objects again!
Thanks,maybe when I'm older. For now, use it or lose it 😂
What color wrap is that you have on?
Where do you plug your wireless charger in? I bought one for my CT but I cannot figure out where to plug it in, the only ports I can find are in the glove box and under the top in the center armrest... Another annoyances for me - why can't it give me park distance beeps or indicators? The model x tells you exactly how far things are, with the cyber truck, which is bigger and more awkward to park, I have to look at cameras and guess. Hopefully they add that in the future!
I routed it all the way to the back seat USB c under the screen
$100k truck does not come with a built in wireless charger?
@@TroySavary It does but due to the position of the apple iphone 14 mag charging it is a bit shifted from standard which causes higher power to charge and phone gets hot. Apples fault or Teslas?
For the nonce. there are several afrermarket solutions.
Love your frankness. Really good video.
Have CT. Agree with wireless chargers… why do they get so hot? My 3 year old model Y doesn’t do that. Agree should have power in the frunk. Should have third seat in the front. Agree rear view software window should be bigger. Agree should ship with center cap and lugnut covers, no mean come on, it’s a 100k vehicle without a center cap🤔
The wireless chargers are hot even when they're not in use. After I drive for a bit if I feel the charging area, it's hot even when I haven't put a phone there...
MyQ integration works well for the garage door opener if you buy the parts to smarten your garage (cheap enough). Then you dont need homesick amd the car will open and close garage for you. Not sure if it's in the CT software but it is in M3 amd mY for sure. I paid for 5yrs subscription and all 3 of our cars us it
Great review. Elon has been claiming his FSD works flawlessly since 2018 to pump up Tesla stock, but I had no idea he was coercing customers into buying this vaporware that may never work. Unbelievable.
I totally agree about the spare tire spot. I have seen other videos where they took the bed apart and it really looks like there is enough room to make a space for at the very least a skinny spare tire if they wanted to.
My guess is that the battery would interfere with a full sized spare. Chevy Silverado RST does not have a spare. I expect for the same reason.
Unfortunately it's the same lazy thinking with most car designs. I consider a spare mandatory.
Spot on review.
Q: Is the Jowua just in a better position? It's right in front of the vents and doesn't have a faux-felt blanket behind it like the built in wireless charger does.
Regarding ca. 18:30
They should just provide a software option to be able to leave the blade in the horizontal position after a single wipe activation.
Simple, wipe once, leave down for 5 min so water can evap, blow away. Single wipe back up to aerodynamic position.
I’ve been wondering about the hitch. I saw the video where the Cybertruck rear casting appears to break after the hitch seems to have taken a vertical shock by hitting concrete and then pulling a Ford F150. It isn’t totally out of the realm of possibility of hitting the hitch on a driveway apron or boat ramp. Dragging the hitch has happened to me with an Impala station wagon and Chrysler Imperial, both full frame cars, when towing an 18 foot boat even when I am driving slowly and carefully.
I would oove the comparison to a model 3 or a model S, to see in what scenario the CT wins.
Valid complaints, said with a reasonable tone. It think it's just great feedback and hope Tesla will address most of these. (For me the wireless phone charging grinds my gears :D)
Totally agree about these small touches that would cost Tesla 2 tenths of stuff all to implement but don't. This is really what let's the brand down. They are so brilliant in so many ways, but this type of issue is just crazy to not have resolved by now. Aesthetics is just as important as all the other stuff, and this is the first impression people get, what it looks like.
You think cybertruck software is lagging? You should see the state of Tesla software over here in Australia.
We don’t have FSD, but we do have EAP,
My old model 3 had auto lane change, navigate on autopilot,Summon, smart summon, auto park.
I bought the new model 3 and had to pay $5000 to unlock EAP again, and it literally only had auto lane change.
Where the hell are the rest of the features? How can you charge 5k again and not have any of the features available still that are available in older models and in the same model Overseas’s??
Good video. Love my truck! Ditto to hating the rear view mirror.
10:32 - Where did you get that center cap? Is is the same size as what fits other Tesla wheels?
Clean the wiper blade with WD40 to solve the squeeking. :)
Don’t forget that when you have to drive with the tailgate down you lose the rear view mirror and just see the ground as you travel.
Is your Cybertruck ceramic tinted? That would help the sun cooking things a ton.
Are those triangle sides along the bed near the cab a problem? I haul a lot with my Tacoma and getting access to the front of the loads is necessary, especially for securing and/or adjusting loads. For example, would I have room to tie down the front of a motorcycle?
Not having a spare tire sucks for a truck which will be used for towing, offroading, etc
Do ANY gassers come with spare tires nowadays? Check with Modern Spare. I carry one, works fine.
@@The_DuMont_Network my jeep and f150 have a spare tire… my m3 doesn’t and I don’t care because of the use I give it. A true off-roader should have a spare
@@Balo1997 Indeed. I don't want to be stuck waiting for road service either in town on the road. A spare is like a pistol. You don't need it until you need it. Then you generally need it badly.
Dude, it's your car wash. I run mine through, Time To Shine, car wash at least once a week and it removes all the fingerprints and bug prints. It applies
a spray on ceramic coat that leaves no residue. The only thing I have to do is vacuum the interior. I will agree the rubber mats are hard to keep clean.
Interesting, I had this happen at 2 different places. Maybe something I get on mine doesn't come off as easily. Do you drive dirt roads? They regularly spray ours with some type of oil to keep dust down, it could be that.
I agree with the Slone (commenter). Never had issue with Mikes, Crew, Prime. Ceramic final coat in tunnel works great. With that said, paid for deep gloss black PPF with red accents. With pro ceramic coating on top. Some days, miss the full SS. Maybe my second one will get the SS polish treatment. Although not sure how that handles car wash. If it is like polished boat SS, will be even tougher to damage.
Are you guys running it through an automated car wash with brushes? I had heard that wasn’t possible for various reasons
Thank you for making this compilation, Tesla fans are way too soft on real issues.
For me (waiting on 80k AWD) the biggest downside is that you cannot sleep inside the truck with HVAC on. Either the seats should have been made to fold into a flat surface or the bed should have a window to allow cabin HVAC to cool/heat it. Such a bummer.
Model Y is a better off-road camper than CT and it's just wrong.
Every car I have ever owned had condensation on the windshield in the right meteorological conditions. It runs up the windshield after you wipe once. NBD.
I agree with all of your complaints
what I wanted to say & finally realizing it now is that, your thumbnails are so satisfying & I didn't knew the reason until today; it's because truck is dirty!!!
no joke, it's really so cool when cybertruck looks dirty!❤