Man tests what happens if you throw a steel ball at a Tesla Cybertruck window after the infamous 2019 fail
Published on Nov 27, 2025 at 3:26 PM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Nov 27, 2025 at 3:26 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
A man decided to test what would happen if you threw a steel ball at a Tesla Cybertruck window after the infamous 2019 fail.
A YouTuber used both a baseball and a stainless steel ball to recreate the moment Elon Musk’s prototype glass cracked on stage.
This time, the test took place on a production Cybertruck in everyday conditions, rather than a show model on stage in front of a crowd of people.
The results were nothing like what happened in 2019.
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Did the Tesla Cybertruck recreate the infamous 2019 fail?
One of the most talked about EVs in both a positive and negative way is the Tesla Cybertruck.
This YouTuber decided to see whether the EV has had a comeback from its infamous fail in 2019, when a demonstration by Musk of how strong the Cybertruck windows are went hugely sideways.
When a steel ball met a Cybertruck window, things went just as well as you thought.
YouTubers from TechRax decided that they were going to recreate the experiment using a steel ball and a new contender – a baseball.
He then grabbed the baseball and targeted the driver’s side window for the first round of testing.
The ball hit the window with a thud and bounced off with zero visible damage, and a second, harder throw produced the same result, showing that the updated glass easily avoided damage from light impact.
Steel ball meet window
Next came the moment everyone had been waiting for.
The steel ball is the same type of projectile used during the original reveal when Musk asked Tesla chief designer Franz von Holzhausen to test the so-called unbreakable glass.
In the new test, the first throw was a medium power hit that made the window visibly move but left the window itself intact.
The second attempt added far more force and still didn’t produce a crack or even a chip.
Ironically, the ball itself showed scuffs after it hit, while the window remained unchanged.
A final third throw, described as the heaviest hit of the experiment, landed with a loud smack that barely produced even a tiny mark; even then, the glass held firm without cracking.
The content creator ended the test by calling the modern Cybertruck window truly durable, and it seems that Tesla appeared to have solved the issue that embarrassed the company on stage in 2019.
Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
