Since its release, the Tesla Cyberduck has garnered a lot of attention with its unique exterior design. Recently, however, the wiper design of this electric pickup truck has sparked controversy. Recently, Kyle Conner, a reviewer on YouTube, expressed surprise at the "softness" of the wipers when he reviewed the pickup in detail, and even described it as a "giant wet noodle".
It has to be mentioned that the price of this wiper is not affordable. According to a user's sharing in Tesla's Cybertuck Open Club, the cost of replacing the front windshield wiper is as high as 165 US dollars, or about 1176.76 yuan. In comparison, the wipers of the rival Ford F-150 Lightning cost only $24, or about 172 yuan. This is obviously a large expense, and it has further raised questions about the generally high prices of Tesla's parts.
Lars Moravy, Tesla's vice president of vehicle engineering, explained the reasoning behind this design in an interview. He pointed out that in order to accommodate the rain removal needs of the Cybertuck's oversized windshield, Tesla had to abandon the traditional wiper design. The wiper has a power of nearly 1KW and is designed with a spoiler at the end to ensure that the wiper fits snugly against the windshield at high speeds.
However, this design does not seem to be ideal in practical use. Unlike the hard material of traditional wipers, Cybertuck's wipers are so soft that they can even be easily peeled off the windshield. This has led many users to question its practicality, and some even consider it a design flaw.
Tesla began delivering the first Cyberduck last November, and every detail of this electric pickup truck continues to spark public discussion. Although the Cybertuck didn't even come with wipers in its early designs, Tesla eventually equipped it with this unique "giant wet noodle" wiper.
As deliveries of the Cybertuck ramp up, every aspect of this electric pickup, including the actual performance of its wipers, will continue to be in the spotlight. For Tesla, how to solve the problems in the design of the wipers and how to balance the uniqueness of the product with the actual needs of users will be an important challenge. Hopefully, Tesla will learn from user feedback and continuously improve its products to provide a better user experience.