10 Broken Cybertruck Promises - The Last One Will Shock You! 

thanks I have 1 more in the books baby

dumbest comment. When is the expiration date on your option? I hope it is for 2024....

To 1flash3571, the smartest one in the room that understands me to be a fool, I would like to point out that a short is just that and has nothing to do with options. And I did say one of the reasons. PS, the truck is F**n ugly too. If Musk would have pushed the Semi or Grid storage more, I wouldn't have dared to short Tesla. @@1flash3571

It's been a common theme, and not just for the evs. Everything has gone up except, it seems, in China. If we compare the F-150 Lightning's current price, however, the Cybertruck is much higher. When Rivian tried the same, their reservation holders rebelled, and the company backpedalled. As I mentioned in a previous video (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xEqo532tRZM.htmlsi=FfFEfgLDzQh557dj), this is still good news, in a sense. Let's hope these early buyers help bring the prices down for the rest of us. Thank you for your comment!

Early buyers of a product in a new market will always pay a premium, i see manufacturers selling electric vehicles similar or even surpassing the ford focus for $15 000. If they don't get the price down to this, then we will see new manufacturers building decent quality ev;s that take a huge chunk of the marketspace from them.

Yes but they are only humans at VW. Now we talk about a super mega genius that says he knows more about production than anyone else on Earth. So in this case it must have been a scam.

Great points.Thank you for your feedback!

Not with that vegi based wiring cover

Why would you need a massive screen with all corners sticking out to get caught on everything, break when bouncing around and something hits it, that the dog chews the corners off (because the dog can’t just jump in the tray like on a more practically-shaped bed. Also p, what self-ck driver wants a sedan setup? Back seats are for families, trucks should only have front seats (lol my opinion only ofc). Also the utility part is too small. Will severely limit what kind of work junk you can pile on. When I need spare power, I have a battery pack and solar. I don’t think I would ever need to spend a hundy g for something that’s had multiple solutions already for ages. Not having a go at you, I’m dead serious. I’m from the bush too, and the CT looks like a joke. Maybe we are built different in Australia. I just don’t think many actual country people are going to be the main drivers of ct

@@creatrixZBD We all have our opinions, I see great utility. I will always remember seeing a cow run into the side of a Ford 250 and see it just crumple in. We will wait and see.

Wow! Thank you so much for your thoughtful input. You made my day!

Many countries in Europe may never allow it to be imported, nothing safe for pedestrians. Like most trucks, this is sure death for pedestrians.

Euros drive small cars anyway

From Vaporware conman, what else do we expect. All hype and no substance.

@@Liberty2358 All yamaka and no Torah.

@@Liberty2358 Tell us what vehicles were vaporware???? Model S? X? 3? Y? which ones????? Idi0t....

@@1flash3571 Hyperloop for one, "Semi", VTOL supersonic car, ...According to Musk, there should be 4 starships on Mars in 2024...

​@@Liberty2358don't forget "Full Self Driving" that is neither full nor self driving. Lots of Tesla fans out there who can't admit that Emperor Musk has no clothes. They convince themselves that getting less for more money is good for them and you! Must obey Musk 😂

Great comment. Thank you for the feedback.

Are you saying you are smarter than Elon? Elon said exoskeleton. You say it doesn't work... I totally agree with you and I'm sure you are way smarter than the self proclaimed super genius Elon.

From Wikipedia the definition of an exoskeleton car you will notice you have an outside tube frame and no door ... You climb in through the top of the frame. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exoskeleton_car You can also see how the car is made by Tesla showing the frame of the car with the panels attached to it so it's kind of an exoskeleton but not fully.

Yeah, it's a hybridized approach. Sandy Munro talked a bit about this recently, but this configuration sacrifices torsional rigidity, and I think that's why Tesla had to backpedal on the payload and towing numbers. @@janmessek1826

So funny that they really have no idea (or, they might have an idea, but Elon is just born with mythomania) with the batteries. Of course the larger cells contains more energy. But not more energy/volume/density (now we are not talking some fractions here and there but real important difference). Battery energy density has actually been pretty stable for a long time now. And no, i am not talking about special applications and lab batteries but everyday usage batteries for like, cars.

Wow, thank you! Still working out the growing pains but so happy for such amazing feedback.

Hey, thanks for watching! Thunderf00t is a legend, isn't he? And yeah, those guitars are my babies! Glad you liked the video!

Excellent comment. Thank you for your input.

I'm confused this is a truck right? Sounds like someone wants an suv with an extended open trunk 😅. Just buy a large car

Excellent question. It doesn't have differentials, axles, or any other undercarriage, and there's significant armour plating from front to back. Still, when I'm on logging roads, Cybertruck's break-over angle looks low, but I see that Unplugged Performance is already out with a full suspension lift. This thing is light for an ev truck, about as heavy as an F-250, but with 4-wheel steering, torque vectoring, and independent semi-truck-level air suspension that can be raised for offroad, I'm thinking the Cybertruck could be quite a beast - other than those horrible bumpers!

Glad you liked it! Thanks for the visit!

My next video is on exactly that. Thank you for your comment!

So glad to have you along for the ride!

Thank you so much! It means the world for a small channel like mine. Glad to have you along for the ride!

@@truckedupevsyou will get much bigger i’m sure 👍😉🇳🇱

When my new segment launches in January, it will be even more applicable when those in the ev will rate it either 'trucked up', or, well '@#%&Ed up' 😉

Thank you for your comment!

I guess we'll find out.

No, I didn't at all, actually. That video would be entitled 'Ten Things Tesla Added to the 2024 Cybertruck', which is forthcoming.

@@truckedupevs Well, if you can't even acknowledge that those added options ADDED to the original price, then what is the point of making this shit video???? Yes, you don't even put any context to your reasons, so it may be a broken promises, but to not add those additions, you are basically using clickbaity shit titles.

I've never been a big fan of the austere Tesla dash but many love it, and swear by it. I personally like a gauge cluster or at least HUD. Personal taste thing, I guess. Thanks for your comment.

Crap! Okay ... eleven :-).

@@truckedupevs I think he realized that might involve having to get with the USCG and AYBC for safety issues. Would open up a whole agency can of worms there for sure! ⚓🚣‍♀

Or, well, there's the tiny issue of it likely not being a boat...@@Chris_In_Texas

No, actually, it is not. Feel free to visit amortization.org for an accurate calculation. $39K USD in 2019 would amount to amount to $46K in today's dollar, not $61K. $49K would be $58K, not $80K, and $69K would be $81.5K, not $100K. Then there's the so-called 'Foundation' trim, which isn't even on the charts at $120K. Ford and Rivian, however, have stayed level to inflation.

R u going to offer Tesla 60 k more for model x what tesla selling today vs 2019 price . Since inflation in play.

Well said. So much for the inflation argument. One can't even claim, "Well, it's because that has full scale volume." GMC has made more Hummers... :-) @@8bajwa8

Who needs work truck features when you've got a rich man's toy, right? But in all seriousness, it's frustrating when products don't live up to their promises. I really appreciate your comment!

@truckedupevs He has not kept his promises on my Y. Self driving has literally tried to total my car numerous times. Buy the car and skip all the high priced add ons that don't currently work. Mine likes to take very abrupt right turns on major highways going 70mph into concrete barrier walls and wooded fields. Software updates are nice, but still no parking and auto summon features I paid for. They have been telling me for 6 months it's coming. Others have been waiting for over a year. Hope I'm still alive to see the features.

That's correct. As I mentioned, I expect Tesla to sell piles of these things. Thank you for your comment!

I think that's a great comment. We all have to weigh in what works best for the applications our vehicles will be used for. Rather than absolutes (I did a rant on that here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-d-NHV7MmSKQ.html ), everything has its place. I chose an F-150 Lightning EV because it worked for my application and saved me piles in costs. However, I don't need long range or long towing/hauling or the incredible versatility of a mid-duty. Thank you for joining in the discussion!

Thanks for watching! It's always great to have your support.

Hey, thanks a bunch for the comment! Actually, I love the fact that industry is working towards better trucks overall, whether Eco-boost, hybrid, alternative fuels, or electric. Truck owners spend a lot of cash on the truck, maintenance, and fuel. They deserve a break. I own the F-150 Lightning, and it has issues, but overall it is amazing for the price. Tesla could have used this opportunity to put pressure on legacy auto to step up their game. That didn't happen, like I said in my other video on the Cybertruck. Here's hoping things continue to bring prices down and efficiency and reliability up.

Yes, Tesla really innovated with this vehicle and, like I said in the video, my honest opinion is that it is the best electric truck out there, currently. Still, there's the promises and the expectations, all that Elon Musk created, put out there, and built up, not the fans or reservation holders, and that is worth addressing before dropping $100k+. I think it will move EV trucks into the future. That's a good thing, either way.

Who cares. 48v benefits no one, period.

I agree. It will be great in the long run for Tesla's bottom line and sales. However, from a truck perspective, not so much. Thank you for your comment!

There's always two side of the same coin...what you call a success it may be a flop...let's wait and see

Woah, Electric Jesus! I haven't heard that one before. Thanks for watching!

Please point out my deception. I listed each and every item that Tesla itself promoted and stated this truck could do, and then asked for people's money, and ten of those items faield to deliver. As I also stated, Tesla will sell buckets of these things, do very well indeed, and advance Tesla stockholders' happiness, I'm guessing. But it isn't as advertised.

Exactly. We're getting closer to where we .need to be for real working trucks. Tesla missed its opportunity to change the playing field. Check out my video premiering tomorrow addressing exactly that. Thank you for your comment!

I didn't know the Silverado EV was in production.

It's already available for company fleet and government. Minimum 5 unit order, I believe (don't quote me on that ;-) ) @@deeenvy

All great points. F-150 Lightning, however, is considerably cheaper, especially if you factor in the Pro, which is now available for consumers in 2024, also bringing a heat pump to market in all trims, which improves winter driving range, all on par with Cybertruck. Tesla claimed their beast was not only the same but better in every way than any other truck, including electric ones. I think Tesla is great, and so is the Cybertruck. I still have an order. However, that doesn't change the fact that if we sat down and went through the 2019 reveal, item by item, not a single one of the claims made that night was achieved (I've done it). Ford and Rivian both kept most of their initial roll-out promises (although Rivian backpedalled on a few later). Thanks for your comment - and yeah, I'm most certainly snarky :-)

@@truckedupevs Thanks for the response Gary. I think the Ford Lightning is a great vehicle. I am unsure if comments/claims made in the initial reveal of the CT could be construed as promises. It is likely that 3'rd party providers will be eager to step in and fill the void caused by axing of eagerly anticipated accessories (like the ramp). There is no doubt Tesla will continue to roll out improvements in a short time when such improvements become economically viable. One thing you can be sure of - Tesla will keep a tight reign on COG & COM and hopefully lower these costs to the point where the CT becomes profitable at some point during the ramp up. Then they will have the wiggle room to hopefully re-visit some of the original customer expectations (unveiling 'promises'?). Good luck with receipt of your CT.

@@jimparr01Utube A great exercise is to watch the original 2019 reveal. These were clearly not 'customer expectations', but claims made outright by Tesla. "Here is what our new truck can do. Orders are open now", basically. The expectations were borne out as a result of the statements, so I'll stick with 'promise' as an accurate statement. Musk stood on stage with prepared numbers rolling up on the screen behind him, and not a single one of those claims has been met in the final product other than speed and bullet-proof steel. That's a big miss by any measure. However, to be fair, it also has many features that have been added that weren't revealed, like 48-volt, 4-wheel steer, and variable steer by wire. Still, if a company states its truck will do 500+ miles, 3,500lb payload, 14klb tow, and out perform an F-150 in every metric, and then blast it up on the screen and in media releases, and invite MotorTrend to do a write-up on all of its claimed attributes, that company better deliver. Tesla didn't, and reservation holders have a right to call out any manufacturer for doing something similar. I think Tesla will eventually get there, so I would suggest holding off on the $120k for the Foundation series, because in 2 years it will be $60k and do twice as much. Thank you, first adopters, for spending the $ on a yet untested product for the rest of us, but I'm holding off for a year or two and will keep driving my Lightning in the meantime.

@@truckedupevs All understood Gary. Perhaps I am accustomed to disbelieving almost anything folks like Presidents, Laiyers, Banks, Stock Market Analysts, Mainstream Media and Politicians say (or promise). It is never what you say but what you do that commands respect. E.M. has my respect in spades for doing - notwithstanding his seeming Jekyll & Hyde personality. "Ye shall know them by their deeds". The guy certainly has a thick skin and Elon bashing seems to have become the USA's national hobby for power brokers of all types - up to and including the White House it seems to me. In spite of the much joked about "Elon time", he does under-promise and eventually over-deliver. P.S. I think the steer-by-wire with inverse-tapered gain w.r.t. speed is probably the BEST unexpected doo-dad added. And yes, the 48V low tension bus is another "gift" to the automotive industry that most auto manufacturers and their suppliers will be obliged to follow shortly. To not grab this baton and run with it would be extremely foolish in my view. I am a retired electronics design engineer, a New Zealand citizen and live in New Zealand.

Haha! I hear you loud and clear! All excellent insights. @@jimparr01Utube

Really? You're kidding, right?

@@truckedupevs There were no definites on anything he said when he presented. People expected what he said to be 100% true. Without having prototypes and production, there is no way to know if those goals could be met or not people assume they were promised when they weren’t .

Not once did Elon 'infer' anything in the 2019 presentation. Never once did Musk state, 'we're aiming for' or 'our goal is to..." This is why he is spends a lot of his time in court rooms. Musk stated often during the onstage event that the Cybertruck "WILL have________." That isn't inference. Also, when questioned by Motortrend in the 2019 Motortrend Magazine reveal where they were granted exclusive behind-the-scenes access, the Tesla team was adamant in discounting any reference to the Cybertruck being a concept or prototype. When Jay Leno interviewed Musk on Leno's Garage, Musk claimed that the final version would be better than the reveal specs, but the overall dimensions would be slightly smaller. Only the most fanatic of Tesla fans defend the indefensible misstatements of Tesla and its CEO, including but not limited to Summon & FSD, both of which were absolutely promised by the company, and proceeded to charge tens of thousands of people multiple thousands of dollars for FSD, which is nowhere near complete and over half a decade late. The Cybertruck isn't anything as advertised, and is quickly being shown as such by the actual people who own one. @@Pete35vail

That's my biggest question, actually. Can it function as a work truck? After listening to the Tesla execs having a one-on-one with Sandy Munro, I agree with Sandy that it might fit the Jeep crowd more than the F-150 one. Its numbers will only help the the Lightning IMHO.

I think you raise a good point. To give Tesla credit, it forced other manufacturers to enter the ev space. The F-150 Lightning, Hummer, and Silverado EV might never have happened had it not been for the impending Cybertruck threat. After 4 years of waiting, however, Tesla needed this moment to do a slap-down, a showcase of where everyone else had to get to in order to catch up, and that has been, by almost every metric, a failure. Thank you for your comment!

LOL, I can see where you're coming from! It does have a CGI gamer vibe, no doubt. Thank you for commenting!

Thank you for the feedbacK!

@@truckedupevs Thank you for the honesty! I'm getting really tired of seeing almost nothing but polarized commentary on not only this truck, but seems almost everything nowadays by "popular" 'tubers. Not only that, but you successfully pulled off a clickbaity title that's actually got truth in it. Very refreshing in the sea of baity-titled "blind hype" or "crap-talking" nonsense. I usually sub in quiet and avoid commenting at all, you sir have gained a loyal sub!

Wow! You just made my week! I will always provide real substance behind my 'clickbaity' thumbnails :-). A tiny channel has to get noticed, but it better deliver the goods once people trust the draw that got them there. My video tomorrow elaborates on this one, as I am seriously concerned that Cybertruck's final release might have actually slowed overall EV truck advancement. I own an EV truck myself, and hope that more people will be able to afford them. So glad to have you along for the ride! @@phurious_george

Wait did Musk not promise all of this? Cope much ? Musk tells more bs then anyone else...

I hadn't thought of that. Interesting perspective. I guess we'll find out soon enough! :-) Thank you so much for your input!

I did. It dropped in both the front and the rear from the prototype. Thank you for your comment.

Good for you. Your argument is invalid when you start it with 'you people' and 'you are clearly not (this or that)..." demonstrating a lack of ability to hold a debate and stooping instead to personal attacks and dog whistling. This response is the limit of effort anyone should make when a submitted comment is incapable of participating in civil debate.

@@truckedupevs So....anything useful to say or contribute to the conversation. If the shoe does NOT fit...then perhaps do NOT try to put it on..... The sudden rush to discredit Elon Musk and his very successful attitude towards life and engineering and manufacturing is NOT very impressive. It is to THOSE people my message is intended. If they can build a better electric truck, at a reasonable price, while competing against cheap Chinese death traps, in the middle of a recession, during a supply chain crisis...while being attacked by jealous pessimistic losers from every side and fighting their own personal demons.....Than DO it....

Oh, just one or two... lol

Excellent insight. Yeah, branding is a big part of Tesla's overall game plan. Once a biz has devout followers, they've got captive consumers. Thank you for watching!

Then maybe Musk shouldn't have made those claims in 2019. After the event and in the Motortrend article published at the time of the reveal, Musk claimed that the design, numbers, and specs were, "basically locked in". On Jay Leno's Garage, Musk stated that this was not a concept car and, in fact, other than adjusting the size, the final product's specs will be "better" than the prototype, which they clearly are not. So, for context, the only people that don't - or won't - see the glaring dichotomy are biased Tesla fans. Nice FSD channel, by the way.

100% correct

Cry some more tesla stan losers

Thank you for your comment. I invite you to point out which item is inaccurate. I own an ev truck. There is zero FUD here, only a fair list of missed promises by Telsa. Cybertruck is an amazing vehicle, but every promise broken is there for anyone to see. Buy as many as you like.Just know that ten items listed in 2019 are gone...for 50% more money.

He is s small market youtuber. I doubt anyone is paying him to attack tesla. He has spoken about their cars before. I believe he says what he's feeling. I'll defend the price due to inflation but not much else. Elon always inflating expectations. He's a genius tbh

You are entitled to your opinion, and at no point did I say this thing won't sell. I expect it will move an insane number. In my video tomorrow, I address how that is the case, but most buyers won't use it as a work truck, which is fine. However, I invite you to point out where my ten points are inaccurate. Thank you for your comment!

They should have just made it an SUV or small car instead. Don't build a truck if it can't do truck things.

My point exactly. No bitterness, just calling out misleading promo hype from 2019.

@@truckedupevs Muskrats only want to hear positive things about tesla, they can't handle constructive criticism.

Tesla when they promised the release of the cybertruck back when he was a child and they only released it yesterday...

Haha! Not at all. Just stating the facts. Thanks for your comment.

Nice projection loser tesla stan

Cry more tesla stan

Thank you for your comment! I think that's the big takeaway. I am releasing a video on exactly your point tomorrow, that it actually is a setback, not a step forward for ev truck adoption. I am happy in what I'm seeing from Chevy, Ford , and even Stellantis with the RAM REV, although not sure going to a gas turbine is the right approach. I think we're still a year or two away on battery tech to get to the numbers real truck owners require.