Brand-new Cybertruck of Tesla owner ceased functioning after 70 miles; owner remarks, "Glad it malfunctioned, advantageous to rectify issues early on"
In an unexpected turn of events, Shane Misner, a resident of Kansas and a new owner of a Cybertruck, experienced a critical failure during his first drive from the Tesla showroom. The incident occurred when Shane plugged his Cybertruck into a Tesla supercharger.
Shane posted a video showing his Cybertruck's center touch screen flashing red and displaying "Pull Over, Vehicle Shutting Down." The left rear motor of his tri-motor Cybertruck failed, causing the vehicle to shut down completely. Shane required a tow truck to transport his Cybertruck back to the showroom.
However, Shane has come out in defense of Tesla, stating that it's a good thing the truck failed because it will give Tesla the chance to fix everything early. In his post on the "Cybertruck Owners Only" group on Facebook, Shane shared his experience and expressed his belief that his Cybertruck drove well for the 70 miles he drove it before the failure.
The failure of Shane's Cybertruck has sparked discussions among Cybertruck owners. Some defended Tesla, stating that one vehicle dying on the first drive does not necessarily indicate reliability issues with all Cybertrucks. On the other hand, Steve Dallas, another Cybertruck owner, claims that early Cybertruck models, specifically the tri-motor versions, have an issue with their inverter. According to Steve, the inverter issue is likely what caused Shane's Cybertruck to fail during the charging session. Steve also states that the inverter issue has since been fixed.
Tinsae Aregay, who has been following Tesla and the EV space for several years and covers various aspects of Tesla, from the cars to Elon Musk, the energy business, and autonomy, weighed in on the situation. Tinsae can be followed on Twitter at @TinsaeAregay for daily Tesla news.
Meanwhile, not all Cybertruck owners have encountered problems. A second Cybertruck owner, Andrew Bartlett, has driven 12,000 miles without encountering any problems with his Cybertruck. A third owner, Satesh Raju, has driven 8,000 miles in 3 months without experiencing any issues.
Based on Tesla’s official service manual times, removing and replacing a Front Drive Unit inverter (motor controller) on a Cybertruck typically takes about 3.6 hours of labor (FRT - Flat Rate Time) under standard conditions. However, practical experience may see much longer total downtime depending on the specific fault and repair circumstances.
While Tesla is working to address the issue, it's important to note that the company continues to innovate and improve its products. For those who have not experienced any issues with their Cybertrucks, the vehicle continues to offer a unique and exciting driving experience.
[1] Tesla Service Manual, "Front Drive Unit Inverter (Motor Controller) Replacement" [3] Tesla Service Manual, "Rear Drive Inverter (Motor Controller) Replacement" [5] Cybertruck Owners Forum, "My Cybertruck is in repair for 40 straight days with unresolved issues"
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