The Cybertruck is, to put it mildly, a polarizing vehicle. However, in most cases, Tesla fans seemed to embrace it. As I recently pointed out, the Cybertruck appears to have catastrophic short-range and charging times that require absolute ions. However, strangely enough, owners reporting these issues seem unconcerned that a $90,000+ EV has a smaller real-world range and is billed at the same rate as the $35,000 Hyundai Kona Electric. However, don't be surprised if these Tesla fans change their tune on the Cybertruck in a few months. As you can see, recent Motobiscuit (read here) may have found some potentially troublesome flaws in this amazing machine. The whole boy may corrode. Let me explain.
One of the main selling points of the Cybertruck is its bare stainless steel exoskeleton body (meaning, there's not even a clear coat on the body). The metal plates that make up the body are so strong that they cannot be bent into flowing shapes, hence the truck's odd angular shape. They claim the truck is incredibly tough, essentially bulletproof, and rustproof. With the Cybertruck, Musk promised to deliver the toughest, most capable vehicle ever produced.
However, as DeLorean and boat builders can attest, stainless steel is far from this wonder material. There are serious corrosion issues.
This is where Motorbiscuit's post comes in. As you may know, users found a section in the Cybertruck user manual detailing how to care for the truck's bare metal body. It goes like this:
"To prevent damage to the exterior, promptly remove corrosive substances (grease, oil, bird droppings, tree sap, dead insects, tar spots, road salts, industrial fallout, etc.). Do not wait for the Cybertruck to be scheduled for a full wash. If necessary, use denatured alcohol to remove tar spots and stubborn grease stains, then immediately wash the area with water and a mild non-detergent soap to remove the alcohol."
Furthermore, Tesla has issued a great warning in the manual. "It is normal for the appearance of stainless steel to mature over time, resulting in slight changes in reflectivity...