The Tesla Cybertruck all-electric pickup could have a reasonably uncommon charging inlet location, and in right this moment’s publish, we’ll take some time to debate it.

The car was just lately offered on the inaugural Electrified Vehicles & Espresso at Petersen Automotive Museum in California. It is tough 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 outfitted 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 will see in pictures and movies offered by Ryan Zohoury (@RyanZohoury / Twitter).

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

We should admit {that a} bigger charging inlet, like CCS1, would almost certainly not match inside or a minimum of it might be tough.

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 efficient one. It is a pickup truck in any case and a few may use it for critical work, whereas others will go off-road. We’re questioning whether or not the charging flap will continuously get soiled. For those who look rigorously on the picture of the opened flap, you will note some small indicators of filth already. 

As a result of the flap is motorized, one doesn’t have to the touch it to open it in order that a minimum of partially would neglect the filth concern.

One other potential concern is likely to be harm, particularly in difficult terrain. A third factor to think about 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 inexpensive to supply a car with a extra complicated plastic fender, somewhat 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 assume 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