A "CyberStuck" Tesla Cybertruck Is Seattle's Latest Tourist Attraction [UPDATED]

UPDATE. The EV was very recently towed from that spot, according to multiple videos published on various social media sites. You won't be able to see it in person any longer. Most likely, the disgruntled owner didn't want to deal with Seattle's towing and storing fees. They are quite high.

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When writing, the most affordable Cybertruck has a starting price of almost $100,000. That gets you an edgy, wannabe 600-hp workhorse that should theoretically be able to tow 11,000 lb if the cast aluminum frame will not snap.

That's twice the original price for an EV that has almost half the promised range. If you want to get closer to that initial estimate of 500 miles per single charge, you'll need the nonexistent $16,000 structural range extender, which occupies a third of the bed and can only be installed at the marque's service centers. Also, if you live in a state like New York, you are going to have a hard time finding affordable insurance.

There's an 845-hp tri-motor version, too! That one, known as the Cyberbeast, will set you back an extra $20,000. There used to be a rear-wheel-drive version, too. However, Tesla got rid of it.

The bullet-resistant Cybertruck, which is currently depreciating like there's no tomorrow and still doesn't come with Full Self-Driving Supervised, also has a Baja mode for those who want to take advantage of the potent powertrain and the increased ride height. The problem is that the pickup truck has weak upper control arms and undersized tie-rods. If you try to use it like a Ford F-150 Raptor, it could leave you stranded in the wild.

An unfortunate reality

If you're a Tesla fan or plan on buying a Cybertruck at some point, you might be thinking that we're nothing more than haters. However, everything we said is true. And, believe it or not, those shortcomings barely scratch the surface. This EV has even more shortcomings that prove it was rushed to market, which, honestly, is a shame. Rarely has an automaker had the courage to bring something as daring as Tesla's first-ever pickup truck to market. It could've been amazing.

The whole Cybertruck thing becomes even more annoying and disappointing when we're reminded that Tesla is the world's most valuable automaker and managed to turn a battery-powered car into the world's best-selling vehicle in 2023. Anyone would expect more from such an automotive powerhouse.

Sadly, an owner discovered that the Cybertruck, with its rock- or hail-proof glass and "futuristic" shape, isn't as tough as we were led to believe. Having rear-wheel steering is great, but not if the vehicle is extra heavy (6,660 lb / 3,021 kg) and the linkages aren't able to support it.

Their vehicle appears to have suffered a catastrophic suspension failure because the rear wheels point inward. It's unclear if the pickup truck was involved in a crash, but the photos do show undeformed body panels. Only the plastic cladding is gone, which doesn't necessarily indicate contact with another vehicle. Still, they left it on the side of the road in a well-known Seattle neighborhood.

Naturally, the pickup truck attracted the attention of passers-by.

A shining star

Many took photos of it and posted them online, which went viral on various social media platforms. The vehicle even received a nickname. Netizens called it the "CyberStuck" Cybertruck and even created a special pin for it on Google Maps. As expected, the reviews started to pour in shortly after. A couple of people even attempted to hold sort of a memorial service for the EV.

However, the EV was reported as abandoned to the city, and officials quickly moved to notify the driver that their vehicle would soon be towed unless moved from that specific location. The orange sticker put near the Gigawiper said the owner had 72 hours to take it away.

One curious person who recently visited the temporary tourist attraction said on Reddit that they met the owner. They were upset about having to abandon the Cybertruck there and claimed that a young driver hit their EV a couple of weeks ago. The owner was forced to leave the EV there because they had issues with getting insurance to pay for the damage. Sadly, the owner also said that too many random people messaged them about their damaged Cybertruck and made fun of them, which they categorized as harassment.

When writing, it is impossible to find the "CyberStuck" entry on Google Maps because the search giant is serious about fake locations and exaggerated or unwarranted reviews. Someone probably reported the "CyberStuck" pickup truck for not being a real hotspot for tourists. But you can see a couple of reviews in the photo gallery.

However, the Cybertruck could soon be gone altogether because the owner might not want to pay towing and storage fees. One hour of towing costs almost $300, while the storage fee is over $41 per 12 hours.

Let's just hope that this person will take heed of the owner's manual warnings and will use rollers when moving it from that location. The tires must be off the ground. Otherwise, there's a risk of fire. Tesla says the motors can generate power when the wheels are spinning, which, "in rare cases," could lead to overheating and causing the surrrounding components to ignite.

All this proves is that the Cybertruck is incredibly popular. Everyone knows what it is, even if it doesn't have a Tesla logo anywhere on it. Too bad it isn't built as well as its tough outer shell. This EV could've been the ride of the decade, a memorable vehicle.