Leaked video shows Tesla Cybertrucks with open frunks inside Giga Texas

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A new leaked video shows several Tesla Cybertrucks lined up inside the plant at Gigafactory Texas with their frunks open.

Earlier today, images were seen of the Cybertruck charging outside of the factory in drone footage captured by Giga Texas observer Joe Tegtmeyer.

Tesla Cybertruck charging outside Gigafactory Texas shows interesting frunk detail

We speculated that the frunk seemed somewhat small based on the frunk cutout in the vehicle’s bed, but this new angle from inside Giga Texas gives us a better perspective.

The video was shared by TikTok user randomness2646:

@randomness2646 #cybertruck #f #4u #fypシ #foryou #trending #tesla #teslacybertruck ♬ original sound – me

The video means two things: these are evidently the various Cybertruck builds that have been produced at the factory and are either test mules or ones that are ready to be delivered. It is also possible that it is a mix of both of those things. The Cybertruck unit closest to the camera appears to have some dirt or dings in the side, so it is likely that this particular unit is one we’ve seen on the streets.

tesla cybertruck inside giga texas

Credit: randomness2646 | TikTok

Nevertheless, there are around 5-6 units in this video, so there’s a possibility there is a mix of both.

The Cybertruck has been headed toward initial production for years, and we know Tesla has already built one unit that is ready for deliveries based on images shared by the automaker weeks ago.

Validation and testing for the truck are still ongoing. However, we are seeing more units built than ever before, and today, a brand new unit was featured in the drone video that was previously discussed.

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Tesla China initiates recall for Model S and Model X over seat belt and camera issue

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Tesla has initiated a recall of 271 Model S and Model X in China over issues with the vehicles’ seat belts and camera installation.

The recall affects 234 Model S and Model X vehicles that were produced between February 5 and May 16, 2023. During the vehicles’ production or after-sale service, the first-row seat belts and pretensioners were disassembled, and during reinstallation, the parts may not have been properly connected to the pretensioner anchors according to specifications.

China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) noted that in the event of a crash, the affected Model S and Model X’s seat belts may not function correctly as restraints. This, of course, creates a safety risk.

To address the issue, Tesla will inspect the affected vehicles’ first-row seat belts and pretensioner anchor points at no cost to the owner. If any connections are found to be non-compliant with design specifications, they will be reinstalled according to the correct specifications. If needed, the entire seat belt assembly will be replaced.

The recall also covers 37 Model S and Model X that were manufactured between January 17 and July 11, 2023. These vehicles have issues with their front view camera installation, as they do not meet pitch angle design requirements. This could lead to improper functioning of active safety features and driver alerts, creating a safety risk.

To fix the affected vehicles’ camera fault, Tesla will conduct free checks on the front view camera’s pitch angle at zero cost to owners. If any camera angles are not according to specifications, they will be corrected.

Tesla China imports the Model S and Model X from the Fremont Factory, since Gigafactory Shanghai only manufactures the Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover. This facility is the company’s largest factory by volume globally, with an annual production capacity of over 750,000, as per Tesla’s Q2 2023 Update Letter. Tesla also sold a total of 64,285 China-made vehicles in July, including exports and domestic deliveries, as per data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA).

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Tesla Cybertruck charging outside Gigafactory Texas shows interesting frunk detail

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A Tesla Cybertruck was spotted charging outside of Gigafactory Texas this morning, and in the bed of the all-electric pickup was the frunk insert, giving clues to how much storage capacity might be available under the truck’s hood.

The Cybertruck sightings have been plentiful for the past few months, but what is going on this morning is slightly different as there are more details arising from this picture than ever before.

Initially, it shows the Cybertruck charging at a solar-panel canopied Supercharging station at Gigafactory Texas, where the truck will be initially produced for customers.

The images, captured by Gigafactory Texas drone operator Joe Tegtmeyer, show the all-electric pickup fresh off of production lines, noted by the barcodes that can be seen on various parts of the vehicle. There still appears to be plastic on the interior, including the seats, so this could have just rolled off of production lines less than a few hours ago.

However, the frunk insert seems to be sitting in the bed of the Cybertruck, adding another interesting thing to this photo.

tesla cybertruck frunk cutout

Credit: Joe Tegtmeyer

A few weeks ago, as Tesla was wrapping a Cybertruck like a Ford F-150, we noted that the frunk area was one on the smaller side, and it appears the cutout in the bed of the Cybertruck in this photo basically confirms that.

While we cannot determine specific dimensions, and Tesla has been relatively tight-lipped with Cybertruck details, more information will be brought to the forefront when the automaker releases the truck, along with pricing and configuration details.

It appears that more units are rolling off of production lines, and based on the observations of those close to the factory, this is likely not the same unit that Tesla flexed as the first to be manufactured at Gigafactory Texas.

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