Tesla Cybertruck Crash: Safety Concerns?

I break down the first recorded crash involving a Tesla Cybertruck. First responders face unique challenges with electric vehicles like the Tesla Cybertruck. From extrication to dealing with high voltage systems, I cover it all. Like and subscribe for more!

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[TF-Times]

Being realistic about the safety fears earned you a sub.

[crazycoffee]

The rear suspension looks very weak. As during the crash test the entire rear suspension just collasped upon impact.

[karlmckinnell]

3 mm was original spec but through vehicle and material design and development the new spec 1.8 mm doors and 1.4 body were achieved. Thanks for your excellent content.

[kerogre]

Correction, door panels are 1.8mm(0.07 inch) and rest 1.4mm(0.055 inch) not 3mm.

[Ktmfan]

Its interesting that the driver of the 15 year old Corolla was unharmed but the driver of the Cyber truck reported pain

[mikapeltokorpi]

All the Cybertruck parts (explosion schema) are available in Tesla parts catalog.

Wade mode might have similar overoptimization caveat, as all Teslas with heat pump AC (if your AC fails, you can not drive it as battery cooling is sub par). And it is for traversing maximum 100 ft - according to Tesla

[caribootrails]

Can the doors be opened manually from the outside?

[sonofagun]

wait, there are only like 5 cybetrucks on the road and someone already crashed it?

[venator]

Those unbreakable glasses turn this into a death trap once your vehicle will fall into water.

[channelferrets]

The door panels are 1.8mm thick, the others are 1.4mm. Got it from the Sandy Munro factory tour.

[MattBlack]

I'm trying to see the spreaders (maybe combi tool) you're holding in the thumbnail. My squad uses Lukas eDraulic gen 1 and 2 tools. Big investment for a non funded volunteer organisation, but we had Lukas hydraulic tools for a long time and the decision to stay with them was easy enough. They're so powerful, although considerably heavier than the old tools.

[altz]

With those 2 test crashes at 3:10 I think the extrication method would be a ladle and tongs.

[GMK-fk]

Thing that scares me is fact that windows are laminated - a fire inside cab that disorients an owner and windows are hard to break people will perish. There are accounts of Tesla owners breaking glass to escape fires.

[xLopezx]

TSportline was playing around with the suspension and it overheated a couple times. They needed to drive it to cool it. I’m wondering when we can upgrade the compressor

[suunto]

I could not figure out whos spreader you had in the thumbnail. We use Holmatro.

[greggerypeccary]

You should ask Sandy Munro to show you the giga-castings... he has dis-assembled Teslas and knows how they're put together, so will know how to best take them apart.

[billcichoke]

Um...what about the fact that most accidents trigger the main power disconnect? Since those doors are opened electronically, EVERY accident will require a Sawzall to get in (doors can't be opened mechanically from the outside). Also, the construction allows for explosive gasses to collect, should the batteries fail and begin to burn.

There are A LOT of safety issues that were not considered when this thing was designed. Hopefully you won't get blinded by the gizmos and will be able to cover all of them, BEFORE these things are loose around our families on the open road. FSD in their other vehicles is bad enough. Now they made a juggernaut version.

[adampinczesgarageandfabric]

the 48 volt system is dangerous. not the volts alone, it's the volts combined with higher amperage. the 48 volt direct injectors on a 2014 chevy impala were pulling enough amps that we were not aloud to test the injector electrical system because an accidental touch could kill you. so things like window motors, seat motors, electronic steering assist and many other things can pull enough amperage that if you get zapped by that circuit you could die. now remember GM was using the 48 volt only on the fuel system which automatically gets disabled in the event of a crash so this hasn't been an issue. the cyber truck would have to automatically disable a whole lot more systems in the event of a crash to reach the same safety level. I suspect the 48 volt system will be a problem.

[Petevail]

Where is your documentation to back up your statements?

[indietonne]

I think also to mention that with the steer by wire there is no mechanical linkage to the steering. Therefore I think the importance of lifting the Dashboard up is much lower than with any other vehicle.