The Cybertruck is designed with various pointy edges, notably around its exterior. These design elements have sparked a debate on the potential for causing scratches or more severe injuries. Moreover, certain areas of the truck lack pinch sensors. This absence increases the risk of severe injury, such as cutting off fingers if they're caught in the wrong place at the wrong time.
To assess the safety of these sharp panels, Out of Spec Reviews conducted several tests using carrots and sausages as human finger substitutes. These items were placed in different parts of the truck - near the frunk (front trunk) by the A-pillar, around doors, and in the trunk. The results were concerning; both carrots and sausages performed poorly in these safety tests.
One notable comparison made during these experiments was with competitor trucks – Rivian R1T and Ford F-150 Lightning. When a carrot was placed in a similar position near the frunk close to the A-pillar, Rivian’s R1T managed to stop due to its effective pinch sensors. However, both Tesla’s Cybertruck and Ford’s F-150 Lightning performed poorly under similar conditions.
Despite these alarming results, a test conducted by a Tesla Cybertruck owner provided a glimmer of hope. In this particular test involving an entire hand instead of just vegetables or sausages, it was found to be "unlikely to snap off fingers." This suggests some form of detection capability that might reduce the risk of severe injury.
Source: Carscoops
