Tesla Inc. TSLA was found to be providing Cybertruck accessories that employees were not legally allowed to install.
What happened: The accessory in question is an off-road light bar, an LED lighting fixture placed above the windshield that comes with the Foundation Series “Cyberbeast” version of Tesla’s electric truck.
The light bar can illuminate up to 525 yards and did not come with the Cybertruck when it first went on sale last year. It is scheduled to be delivered in 2025.
However, Tesla informed customers that its employees are not legally allowed to install the required electronics on the light bar. If you wish to equip your vehicle with this accessory, you will need to set it up yourself.
In particular, some customers have already received the product but need to install it themselves. Tesla provided one customer with the necessary parts and contact details for a nearby mechanic who could complete the installation.
The manual states, “By law, Tesla cannot install light bar electronics or configure the vehicle for light bar control,” and Tesla staff says, “By law, Tesla cannot install light bar electronics or configure vehicles for light bar control.” Connectors are not permitted to connect or assist in connecting bar harnesses to jumper harnesses on roof accessories.” “
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Why it matters: This news comes on the heels of Tesla’s announcement that starting in 2025, Cybertruck batteries will be able to be combined with a Powerwall to power your home. This development is part of Tesla’s broader strategy to make the Cybertruck an essential part of customers’ lives. , it functions not only as a vehicle but also as a power source.
Despite these innovative features, Tesla’s Cybertruck faces several regulatory challenges. In 2021, the company’s plans to build a Cybertruck without side mirrors were blocked by federal regulations, prompting CEO Elon Musk to promise “easily removable” side mirrors.
Despite these challenges, Tesla’s Cybertruck is meeting strong demand, and the company is working to meet this demand by expanding production capacity.
The Cybertruck’s innovative features and strong market demand contribute to Tesla’s continued dominance in the US EV market, with three of the top five best-selling EVs in Q3 2024 being Tesla models. are.
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