Brady Brim-DeForest, CEO of consulting firm Formula Monks, recently took delivery of his high-end Tesla Cybertruck, the Cyberbeast. However, his excitement was short-lived as the vehicle reportedly stopped functioning after only 5 miles.
Details of the Incident
Brim-DeForest took to X to share his experience, tagging Tesla CEO Elon Musk. He posted a photo showing the vehicle’s screen displaying a low-voltage electrical system issue.
“Only 21 miles on the odometer. What gives?” he wrote.
Brim-DeForest acknowledged another user’s comment about quality control problems with the initial Cybertruck deliveries.
Similar Cases and Industry Reactions
This isn’t an isolated incident. Earlier this week, Nazila, an Instagram user, shared a video of her black-wrapped Cybertruck being towed to a service center after it died within four days of ownership.
“The car was unresponsive even though it was almost fully charged, what's going on Elon!,” she wrote.
Popular tech reviewer Marques Brownlee also raised concerns about production issues with low VIN Cybertrucks. He highlighted large panel gaps on the truck he reviewed. Musk downplayed these concerns, stating the issue affected only a small number of vehicles and was a quick fix.
Despite The Issues, Optimism Remains
Interestingly, both Brim-DeForest and Brownlee expressed continued enthusiasm for the Cybertruck. Brim-DeForest stated he loved the vehicle when it functioned, and Brownlee called it “iconic,” comparing it to legendary cars like the Lamborghini Countach and Bugatti Veyron.
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