Brazilian builds his very own Tesla Cybertruck from scratch and it actually looks so good
- This Brazilian man built his own Tesla Cybertruck
- But while the real deal costs six figures, the budget was much lower
- Still, the ‘Cyberbeetle’ is one of the better that we’ve seen
Published on Feb 14, 2025 at 7:34 PM (UTC+4)
by Jack Marsh
Last updated on Feb 14, 2025 at 7:34 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
One Brazilian man has taken his yearning for a Tesla Cybertruck into his own hands, deciding to build his very own from nothing but the chassis of a VW Beetle.
The Tesla Cybertruck is quickly becoming one of the most desirable cars in the world.
Demand is so high that the company sometimes struggles to keep up.
So why not grab a dusty old VW Beetle, a lot of metal, and a soldering iron, and get to work making your own?
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Brazilian man creates a custom Tesla Cybertruck from a VW Beetle
The Tesla Cybertruck is so unattainable and popular that many people have tried to build their own cars in this model.
But while many look like cardboard cutouts from Temu, others have been closer to the real deal.
One recent project was highlighted by Quantum Tech, as they followed the journey of Tiu Luquinha. The Brazilian man is renowned for his custom car builds and has now set his sights on a Tesla Cybertruck.
The ‘CyberFusca’, translated as Cyberbeetle from Portuguese, uses the chassis of a Volkswagen Beetle and a tonne of metal, used for both the frame and the exterior.
The custom Cyberbeetle was finished in December 2024, and is now used by the man in his daily routines, turning heads at every parking lot pull-up.
How much did the Cyberbeetle cost?
All in all, the build cost the Brazilian man R$35,920 (approximately $6,250 USD), which is quite a budget project.
The biggest expense for the man was the legal documentation, costing R$12,000 (approx. $2,000 USD), but it was worth every penny to see the Cyberbeetle cruising down the streets.
As for the work itself, the Custom 3D-printed parts, like the retrovisors and steering wheel cost roughly $1,000, were the most tangible expense.
He explained that the steel sheets were just $400, while the primer and paint ($500), frame ($500), and chassis ($200) made up the bulk of his budget.
Of course, there’s still a lot to be desired from this Tesla Cybertruck.
It’s nowhere near as convoluted as the flagship car for the future, with no software installed in the dash, among many other groundbreaking features from the real deal.
Still, for the body itself, it’s one of the more admirable builds we’ve seen.
