The Tesla Cybertruck has garnered both supporters and critics since its unveiling, with the latter often questioning the durability and safety of the stainless steel all-electric pickup truck. One particular concern raised by critics is the potential for the Cybertruck’s steel body to become dangerously hot under the sun. However, a recent test by a Tesla owner suggests that this may not be the case.
A user on the Cybertruck Owners Club forum, known as Stuck4ger, shared an intriguing experience involving a Cybertruck parked at the Merritt Island, FL Service Center. The Tesla owner, who also owns a Model Y, touched the Cybertruck’s hood and found it to be hot. However, when he compared it to the hood of a Model S parked nearby, the sedan felt hotter to the touch.
There’s been some discussions about how “dangerously” hot Cybertruck’s stainless steel will get in the Sun.
A Cybertruck owner club member put this myth to bed. Here are the results from cars parked in the same angle as the sun:
Cybertruck Stainless: 106°F
Solid Black: 144°F… pic.twitter.com/tplL1efIVx— Nic Cruz Patane (@niccruzpatane) March 29, 2024
Equipped with an infrared (IR) temperature sensor, the Model Y owner decided to conduct a quick test on the Cybertruck as well as several nearby Teslas painted in different colors, including black, midnight silver metallic, and white. The results of the impromptu test were surprising.
According to the Tesla owner’s findings, the Cybertruck’s steel panels registered a temperature of 106.1°F (41.17°C). In comparison, the white-painted Tesla registered a temperature of 107.3°F (41.83°C), while the midnight silver metallic Tesla registered 140.0°F (60°C). The black-painted Tesla was the hottest, registering a temperature of 144.6°F (62.56°C).
The test suggests that the Cybertruck’s steel body can reach a similar temperature to a white-painted Tesla when exposed to the sun. This is a positive outcome for the all-electric pickup truck, as it is likely to be exposed to sunlight more frequently than other Tesla models, given its size and potential use during outdoor activities such as camping trips.
It’s important to note that all vehicles can become very hot when left in the sun for extended periods, and the Cybertruck is no exception. However, Tesla’s choice of material for the Cybertruck appears to be safe in terms of heat resistance, according to this test.
