Owner tests if Cybertruck's tonneau cover is waterproof and leaves people baffled
- It’s been a mixed bag for reviews of the new Tesla Cybertruck
- Alongside being stung by hidden costs, there have been several other pitfalls noticed by owners of the new pickup
- However, this test carried out by a YouTube couple is positively dripping with praise
Published on Jan 22, 2024 at 9:22 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Feb 01, 2024 at 1:56 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
After a slew of negative feedback, owners have been left confused after Cybertruck’s tonneau cover finally received some praise.
The costing, cold-weather handling and towing claims have all faced criticism.
However, it turns out that the Cybertruck’s tonneau cover actually does what it claims to do – very well.
You can see Cybertruck’s tonneau cover protecting the truck bed’s contents from water in the video below:
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The couple who own the YouTube channel, Our Cyber Life, wanted to bring some balance to the Cybertruck conversation.
Their video, which was posted earlier this month, has already amassed 111K views.
During the video they retract the Cybertruck’s tonneau cover with the touch of a button – and it’s dripping wet from a rain shower.
However, aside from a few rogue drips, the contents of the truckbed are protected and stay dry.
Not convinced, the couple then go one step further.
They grab the hosepipe and blast the Cybertruck’s tonneau cover.
They use a huge amount of water at close range, from different angles for a prolonged period of time.
The liquid does not pool on the top of the cover – eliminating the possibility of a large amount dripping into the truck bed as the Cybertruck’s tonneau cover retracts.
They discover that there’s a hidden drainage system, which sees water trickle down towards the truck’s cab.
From there, it seems to drain through the Cybertruck’s frame and drip out onto the tarmac below – genius.
Despite a few errant droplets, the comments section seems to agree that the Cybertruck’s tonneau cover is doing exactly what it claimed it would.
“As a truck owner with a tonneau cover, this was a very good result for Cybertruck,” said one.
But, some thought the test had gone too far.
“It is probably waterproof according to this video and test,” they said.
“That was a little aggressive attempt to make it leak relative to nature, and it didn’t leak much at all.
“Barely a little in the corners. I’d say that’s waterproof for the most part.
“If you don’t want any water to leak, wipe it off before you open it,” they concluded.
Others with existing Cybertruck orders were simply thrilled: “Yay! Can’t wait to get mine,” one enthused.
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All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”
