Tesla's co-founder derides the aesthetic of the Cybertruck design
In a recent interview with EV YouTuber Kim Java, Martin Eberhard, Tesla's co-founder, voiced his concerns about the company's current direction, particularly in relation to Elon Musk's decisions regarding the Cybertruck and the cancellation of the affordable $25,000 electric vehicle (EV) project.
Eberhard, who served as CEO of Tesla until 2007, dubbed the Cybertruck's design as a "dumpster," expressing his dislike for its polarizing aesthetics and high price point. He was disappointed that Tesla prioritized the Cybertruck over producing an affordable EV, which he believes the world needs to accelerate global electric vehicle adoption.
The Cybertruck has been subject to numerous criticisms over the last few years, with a roundup of design flaws and fails published recently. These design issues range from the truck's uninspired look to its apparent lack of practicality.
Beyond design, Eberhard also voiced skepticism about Tesla's ambitious self-driving vehicle goals. He criticized the company’s push for full autonomy, raising concerns about safety, regulatory oversight, and an apparent tolerance for system failures that have sometimes resulted in fatalities.
In summary, Eberhard's criticisms center on:
- Cybertruck design: Calling it ugly and likening it to a "dumpster."
- Affordable EV cancellation: Disappointed by scrapping the $25,000 EV, which he sees as essential for mass adoption.
- Autonomous driving skepticism: Worries about safety, failures, and regulatory issues with Tesla’s self-driving efforts.
These remarks reflect a fundamental disagreement with Musk's current approach to vehicle design, product strategy, and technology priorities.
References: [1] Java, K. (Interviewer). (2023). Martin Eberhard on Tesla's Direction and the Cybertruck. [Podcast episode]. EV YouTuber Kim Java. [2] Johnson, A. (2023). Martin Eberhard Slams Tesla's Cybertruck and Affordable EV Cancellation. Elektrek.
- Martin Eberhard, in a recent interview with EV YouTuber Kim Java, labeled Tesla's Cybertruck as a design that resembles a "dumpster," expressing his dislike for its polarizing aesthetics and high price point.
- Eberhard, former CEO of Tesla until 2007, expressed disappointment over Tesla's decision to prioritize the Cybertruck over producing an affordable electric vehicle (EV), which he sees as essential for mass global electric vehicle adoption.
- The design of the Cybertruck has been a subject of numerous criticisms, with a roundup of its design flaws and fails published recently, including concerns over its uninspired look and apparent lack of practicality.
- Beyond design, Eberhard also raised concerns about Tesla's ambitious self-driving vehicle goals, criticizing the company’s push for full autonomy and questioning safety, regulatory oversight, and an apparent tolerance for system failures that have sometimes resulted in fatalities.
- In a summary of his criticisms, Eberhard highlighted issues related to the Cybertruck's design, affordability, and Tesla's autonomous driving strategy, expressing skepticism about Musk’s current approach to vehicle design, product strategy, and technology priorities.
- The color, UI, UX, and lifestyle aspects of Tesla's offerings may have escaped Eberhard's criticism in the interview, but the art of designing electric-vehicles, including cars and electric-vehicles, remains a creative endeavor requiring inspiration from diverse sources, including technology and innovative lifestyles.
