Concerns Arise as Tesla’s Cybertrucks Reportedly Show Signs of Corrosion After Rain Exposure

Tesla’s Cybertruck has recently been embroiled in a controversy over corrosion.

According to foreign media such as Futurism on the 14th (local time), one Cybertruck Owners Club forum member revealed that persistent orange stains are appearing on the exterior of the Cybertruck. He said, “I found that small orange flecks appearing on my truck after driving it in the rain for just two days,” and “I did a self-polishing, but it did not completely disappear.”

Other users are also experiencing similar rust spots and post pictures through social media.

The Cybertruck is made of ultra-high hardness cold-rolled 30x stainless steel, which is known to be resistant to external shocks and has minor corrosion, but corrosion is found in several places.

Some have argued that the discoloration may not be rust but corrosion caused by iron debris generated in the surrounding area or carbon debris generated in the factory.

Meanwhile, Tesla explained in the Cybertruck manual, “Corrosion may occur in the stainless steel body under certain circumstances,” and “To prevent damage to the exterior, do not use oil, bird secretions, insect carcasses, asphalt tar, or road salt. “It must be removed immediately.”

In response, Cybertruck owners advised, “the exterior of the Cybertruck is prone to corrosion,” and “lease use water and mild detergent to remove stains and oil stains.”