It appears that a fresh-looking Cybertruck prototype will present an interesting feature in the future. The latest model at the automaker's Fremont factory seems to have a bed cover, a feature that is absent from other leaked prototypes.
Bed Cover in Tesla Cybertruck Prototype?
A new prototype for Tesla Cybertruck appears to have a bed cover which is not present in recently-spotted models.
At the moment, supply chain issues have been impacting several industries around the world. One of them is the automotive business.
So far, we know that Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that he will be releasing an update for the Cybertruck in line with its roadmap. However, he clarified that the launch of this model will be postponed to 2023 because of unforeseen problems.
Over the last few months, many people spotted various Cybertruck prototypes at both Texas and California plants. The electric pickup truck appears to have a big windshield wiper back when it was seen in December.
The previous weeks also revealed that there was another Cybertruck at Gigafactory Texas. According to the screenshots, the vehicle seems to be doorless and has removable wheel covers.
In early February, another clip surfaced online about the Cybertruck as Electrek reported. The drone picked up some details for this mini truck in a close encounter at Fremont. The same drone pilot saw the prototype but there's another interesting feature to notice about this.
What captured the interest of the people is its bed cover. They considered it as a rare sighting since this is the only prototype that they have seen to have this feature. In the picture, the back part has a lot of dirt build-ups on the cover.
Judging from the photo, this Cybertruck prototype is larger than the Model S beside it. However, the size of the truck might not be accurate since it appears to be longer at a particular angle.
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Why People Hate Cybertruck Prototype's Design
According to Slash Gear, some people appear to be unimpressed over Tesla's Prototype Cybertruck. Primarily, they saw that it has no door handles which tells a lot about it.
In order to open its door, the user should tap their keycard on one of the vehicle's sensors. They could also use their phone to do that, according to the subtitles. While it's interesting to see, there might be a problem if something breaks.
Aside from that, the prototype's wiper and windshield received a lot of criticism from the viewers. Some users said that they did not want that to be Tesla's final product.
Even Musk has something to say about the wiper's design, according to his tweet. Moreover, the size of the truck also appeared to be an issue. Other people called the cybertruck a refrigerator because of its size.
Manufacturers have to ship cars with side mirrors by law, but owners are allowed to modify their cars.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 10, 2021
The wiper is what troubles me most. No easy solution. Deployable wiper that stows in front trunk would be ideal, but complex.
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Written by Joseph Henry
