California man who's driven Tesla Cybertruck for 6 months and 7,500 miles shares what no one tells you about the controversial EV
Published on Mar 01, 2026 at 6:05 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Mar 01, 2026 at 6:05 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
This California YouTuber has been driving his Tesla Cybertruck for about six months, and there are two things that stood out.
This EV truck isn’t a ‘normal’ truck.
Not just because it doesn’t look like one, but also because of a couple of key features.
Including a feature that, in his view, made every other car ‘archaic.’
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Steer-by-Wire is the real game changer
YouTuber Matt Danadel has been driving his Cybertruck in California for six months and 7,500 miles, and what he had to say was interesting.
The first and perhaps most significant feature is the truck’s steering system.
The Cybertruck is one of the few vehicles in the world with Steer-by-Wire, which means the steering wheel is not physically connected to the wheels.
It sounds unnatural, and some people would argue it also sounds dangerous.
It is the main reason why the Cybertruck isn’t easy to homologate in Europe, but it makes the driving experience completely different.
The steering feels a lot more direct and responsive, and it makes the turning circle phenomenal, even though the Cybertruck is the size of a mountain.
According to the YouTuber, driving a ‘traditional’ car after driving a Steer-by-Wire car feels ‘archaic’.
He does have a point.
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One more thing about the Tesla Cybertruck
According to Danadel, there are a couple of things that make the Cybertruck experience unique.
In his view, in the first year or two of production, owners were essentially ‘beta testers’, because this truck is unlike anything else.
Along with the aforementioned steering system, the main ‘problem’ – or ‘quirk’, if we wanted to use a better word – is the EV’s stainless steel body.
We shouldn’t forget that Tesla’s truck features an unpainted stainless steel body, which is sort of unheard of.
“Keeping the stainless steel exterior looking good is a whole different reality check,” he said in the video.
It picks up fingerprints and bugs easily, and ceramic coating is necessary, but requires a specific process.
Still, he’d still recommend it.
“[You should still] buy it if you want the most unique, addictive driving experience on the road right now,” he concluded.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
