YouTuber Zack Nelson from the JerryRigEverything channel decided to test the hitch strength of Tesla’s Cybertruck. The video shows why the vehicle failed the experiment.
The Cybertruck failed a hitch strength test conducted by the YouTube channel JerryRigEverything. The video raises concerns about the towing and hitch capacity of the electric vehicle.
Tesla’s pickup truck has a towing capacity of up to 4,990 kg and a maximum allowable hitch weight of 499 kg.
In Nelson’s test, construction equipment was used to apply pressure to the truck’s hitch, which is attached to the aluminum chassis.
When the applied force reached 4,525 kg, the vehicle began to creak. At 4,717 kg of pressure, the Cybertruck’s chassis completely fractured.
“If I saw a Cybertruck towing on the road, I wouldn’t want to be near it,” the YouTuber commented. Following the test, Nelson stated that there are structural issues with Tesla’s pickup truck design.
The cast aluminum chassis has a thickness of approximately 3 to 4 mm, which could compromise its structural integrity over time.
Parts of the chassis can be patched with glue and rivets, reducing confidence in a vehicle designed to withstand extreme forces.
The test also revealed that the Cybertruck displayed 28 error codes on the dashboard and could no longer move after the bumper detached.
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