Cybertruck charging port not looking good. Rivian’s location is better

[defcon888]

turd

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[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

Never mind the charge port. They need to put longer cables on the stations anyway if they intend to open to non-Teslas. Look at those sharp corners. I don't see how they will pass pedestrian safety requirements AND those corners mean bad news to other cars—that crash into them or vice versa.

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

This is probably what Elon was staring at, while baked, when he came up with the idea.

 

[DuoRivians]

Never mind the charge port. They need to put longer cables on the stations anyway if they intend to open to non-Teslas. Look at those sharp corners. I don't see how they will pass pedestrian safety requirements AND those corners mean bad news to other cars—that crash into them or vice versa.

I hope bystanders and non-Tesla drivers don’t get seriously hurt by those sharp edges.

 

[Dark-Fx]

Bigger cars = back them in.

My experience with the Hummer says that backing them for charging in is a lot more frustrating. You can't really see where the port is while you are parking and can't visually estimate if you are in quite the right place. Even with the 360 degree cameras.

 

[CrazyOne]

One good thing I see is that the sharp edge is high enough off the ground. Kids will not be punished for parents mistakes.

 

[DuoRivians]

One good thing I see is that the sharp edge is high enough off the ground. Kids will not be punished for parents mistakes.

99% of the time, it’ll be the dad’s mistake. And the mom saying: “I told you so”

 

[NY_Rob]

Look at those sharp corners. I don't see how they will pass pedestrian safety requirements AND those corners mean bad news to other cars—that crash into them or vice versa.

Folks here are so concerned the CT won't pass "pedestrian safety requirements"... we have to assume that at this point in development, possibly just weeks away from vehicle mass production that someone at Tesla would have looked in to that right?

 

[ads75]

The CyberTrucks charging port location is not the reason most people won't be buying this.

 

[Eeyore]

turd

It's a polished turd.

 

[FooF]

A polished turd with lots of greasy fingerprints all over it

 

[crashmtb]

Folks here are so concerned the CT won't pass "pedestrian safety requirements"... we have to assume that at this point in development, possibly just weeks away from vehicle mass production that someone at Tesla would have looked in to that right?

Pedestrian impact standards don’t apply to trucks.

 

[SoCal Rob]

I used to think the Cybertruck was deeply flawed, but now I see how well it ties together the priorities of Elon Musk. It has the practical simplicity of the Model X falcon wing doors, the much-loved function-over-form of the steering yoke, the incredible utility built into every Tesla which can make fart noises, and I have every confidence it will continue the tradition of class-leading accuracy of the vehicle’s range in real-world conditions. Bravo, Elon, bravo!

 

[Autolycus]

Pedestrian impact standards don’t apply to trucks.

Which is one of the dumbest things ever. I get why a semi doesn't have to meet the standards, but there's really no reason a typical "work" pick-up truck can't be just as functional for the work part and still be safe for everyone else on the road.

 

[NY_Rob]

Pedestrian impact standards don’t apply to trucks.

Well, there you go... thanks!

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