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According to some users, the Cybertruck that Tesla put into production at the end of last year is already showing the first signs of rust. However, the car has the special feature of being built from stainless steel.
The Cybertruck that Tesla put into production at the end of last year is already showing the first signs of rust, according to some users. However, the car is built from stainless steel.
The futuristic Cybertruck was launched in December last year. Tesla was only able to put the pickup – which looks straight out of a Mad Max movie – into production after years of delay. The reason was that CEO Elon Musk insisted that the car had to be made of stainless steel, which made production much more complex.
Now that the cars have been driving around the US for a few weeks, the first problems are emerging. The fact that, according to some, the car steers too quickly can still be adjusted with a software update. What’s worse is that there are complaints on user forums that go against the mission of the stainless steel car: not to rust.
On the Cybertruckownersforum, owners report that orange spots appear on the bodywork. According to experts, this may indicate rust formation. Contrary to what the name suggests, stainless steel is not always rust-free. Stainless steel is made by mixing raw materials such as nickel, titanium and others. By adding fewer of these additives – which makes the steel cheaper – rust can sometimes occur.
Tesla also warns in the car’s manual that items that can cause rust – such as grease, oil and dead insects – must be removed immediately, otherwise rust may occur. On the forum, some users recommend not to use the car when it is raining. Tesla does offer an extra coating, which also leads to more costs. (sdc)