The Tesla Cybertruck all-electric pickup can have a fairly uncommon charging inlet location, and in at present’s put up, we’ll take some time to debate it.

The car was lately offered on the inaugural Electrified Automobiles & Espresso at Petersen Automotive Museum in California. It is troublesome to say how near the manufacturing model it’s – for positive it is extra superior than the preliminary model.

When unveiled, the Tesla Cybertruck was geared up with a noticeable charging flap behind the rear wheel. The left-rear space is a typical place the place Tesla locations charging inlets on its electrical automobiles.

Tesla Cybertruck – charging inlet place within the preliminary/idea model

Nonetheless, within the case of Franz von Holzhausen’s demonstration car on the latest occasion, the charging inlet place was totally different – within the left-rear fender, as we are able to see in photographs and movies supplied by Ryan Zohoury (@RyanZohoury / Twitter).

Behind a small flap is a comparatively tiny Tesla North American Charging Customary (NACS) charging inlet, recognized from the Mannequin 3, Mannequin S, Mannequin X and Mannequin Y.

We should admit {that a} bigger charging inlet, like CCS1, would most probably not match inside or not less than it will be troublesome.

Tesla Cybertruck charging inlet (supply: @RyanZohoury / Twitter)

Tesla Cybertruck charging inlet (supply: @RyanZohoury / Twitter)

Within the case of the present location, there’s a particular gentle for charging standing, formed as a triangle, to remind us of the Cybertruck’s form.

The primary query is whether or not this explicit location is an effective one. This can be a pickup truck in spite of everything and a few would possibly use it for critical work, whereas others will go off-road. We’re questioning whether or not the charging flap will always get soiled. When you look rigorously on the picture of the opened flap, you will notice some small indicators of grime already. 

As a result of the flap is motorized, one doesn’t have to the touch it to open it in order that not less than partially would neglect the grime problem.

One other potential problem is perhaps harm, particularly in difficult terrain. A third factor to contemplate is the peak. Is it too low to be handy each day?

We assume that Tesla intends to put in the charging inlet within the fender from a value perspective. It is most likely considerably cheaper to supply a car with a extra advanced plastic fender, moderately than to chop an opening within the chrome steel exoskeleton.

On the Mannequin 3/Mannequin Y, the charging inlet was put in inside the sunshine space so once more, most likely a location that is simpler/cheaper to supply than within the case of physique panels. It is just like the Mannequin S/Mannequin X.

What do you suppose is the precise location for a charging inlet on the Tesla Cybertruck?

Tesla Mannequin 3/Mannequin Y charging inlet (North America)

Tesla Mannequin S Supercharging