Tesla Engineer Urges Cybertruck Owners to Halt Abuse

After Elon Musk introduced Tesla’s Cybertruck, touting it as “apocalypse-proof,” some owners subjected the vehicle to unconventional

durability tests, such as shooting and setting it on fire. Now, a Tesla engineer, Wes Morrill, has addressed the issue, urging owners to refrain from mistreating their Cybertrucks.

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Morrill, a lead engineer for the Cybertruck, took to social media on March 13, expressing concern about the mistreatment of the vehicles.

He highlighted the Cybertruck’s endurance, stating that it had endured various forms of abuse for entertainment purposes, including being jumped on, kicked,

burned, beaten, and shot multiple times. He referenced the character of the black knight from a famous movie,

emphasizing the Cybertruck’s resilience and suggesting that it should be allowed to roam freely on and off-road without facing such mistreatment.

Several online posts over the past few months have depicted owners subjecting their Cybertrucks to abuse. These include videos

of individuals shooting at the truck with various firearms to test its supposed “bulletproof” capabilities and tossing steel balls at it

to assess its durability. Additionally, there are videos of Tesla enthusiasts kicking the vehicle and auto reporters hitting it with sledgehammers.

The news of owners mistreating their Cybertrucks follows reports from California, where some owners voiced concerns about

“orange rust marks” on their new vehicles. The Cybertruck manual confirms that the vehicle’s panels are susceptible to corrosion from

substances like grease, oil, tree resin, and dead insects, emphasizing the need for prompt washing to prevent corrosion. Some have suggested that the marks may be rail dust instead of corrosion from the elements.