US man built a unique Tesla Cybertruck out of trash and tried to drive it on roads but it didn’t quite go to plan
- This guy created a DIY Cybertruck
- He built everything himself, including the chassis
- It works… sort of
Published on Mar 06, 2025 at 8:46 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Mar 07, 2025 at 10:33 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood

This man in the U.S. built a unique DIY Tesla Cybertruck out of stuff he found in the trash.
It was great, but it was also pretty terrible at the same time.
Let’s put it this way, we admire the effort, and the result.
But there was one problem with it.
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This DIY Cybertruck is both good and bad, and here’s why
Jake Carlini, a creator on YouTube, decided to build his own DIY Cybertruck using bits he scavenged here and there.
The result was both bad and good – and hilarious – and here’s why.
Let’s start with the shape, the proportions and the color, which are all indeed very Cybertruck-esque.
The ‘chassis’, if we can call it that, is made using wood planks, and the engine comes from a tiny electric motorcycle.
Still at least the seat, there’s technically only one, is indeed from the car.
As a cherry on top of the cake, Carlini gave the truck dihedral (kind of like gullwing) doors, like a McLaren.

The DIY vehicle looks funky, and interesting, but it’s not exactly road-worthy, partly because it’s too slow, but also because it keeps breaking down.
Still cool, though.
When people build their own Cybertrucks
Several people built their own DIY Cybertrucks in the past.
A while back, somebody built one made entirely out of wood, and the result was so impressive even Elon Musk responded.
Then there’s Siber Truck, a parody vehicle created by a guy who goes by Ginger Billy on YouTube.

Mind you, the most incredible DIY Cybertruck we’ve seen is probably the one created by a guy who goes by Inside Edition on YouTube.
It’s built using the Ford F-150 as a ‘donor’ vehicle, and – as you can see from the picture above – it looks almost exactly like the real thing.
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.