Man Attempts to Hack Through Cybertruck Using Large Axe

A video recently resurfaced of a man attempting to destroy a Tesla Cybertruck in dramatic fashion, using a large axe. The unidentified individual, who was filmed by his co-bro from multiple angles, takes the axe to the Cybertruck's left passenger side door, striking it repeatedly until it leaves solid divots in its stainless steel "exoskeleton."

The video, originally posted by Tesla Owners Silicon Valley, shows the man hacking away at the car with ease, leaving a trail of dented metal in his wake. The Cybertruck seems to be able to withstand the repeated blows, but the men behind the camera didn't bother to open the freshly-dented door to see if there was interior damage.

The folks at the r/Cyberstuck subreddit quickly pointed out the discrepancy, with one Redditor quipping, "Now open the door and show the panel. lol" Another user suggested opening and closing the windows, adding, "Bet at least one of those steps won't work."

Despite the Cybertruck's seemingly indestructible exterior, the cracking sounds it made during the assault didn't exactly inspire confidence. In fact, automotive vlogger WhistlinDiesel demonstrated a similar effect last year when he had nearly a dozen cronies attack a Cybertruck with various implements.

The car itself was mostly okay after the axe-wielding ordeal, but the door panel did come off easily afterward, suggesting that the durability Musk had been promising for years has some serious caveats. As one user noted, firefighters were not able to crack open a Cybertruck in viral videos that circulated last September - a different kind of safety issue for the increasingly unpopular Tesla that was recently subjected to a near-total recall.

Podcaster Pat Blanchfield poked fun at this uneven dynamic, tweeting, "so cool that firemen can’t get you out of a burning cybertruck with their axes but a thief in a parking lot can peel open its windows with an adze in seconds."

When it comes to the Cybertruck, almost nothing surprises us anymore - but it's pretty hilarious that it's seemingly solid in some ways and a complete lemon in others. The car's durability has become a topic of debate among fans and critics alike, with some marveling at its toughness and others scratching their heads over its numerous flaws.

As one user noted, the Cybertruck is "so difficult to axe one's way into" that it's almost as hard to get out of as a burning vehicle. The phenomenon has sparked a series of viral videos showcasing the car's impressive durability and its numerous vulnerabilities. Whether you're a fan or a critic, the Tesla Cybertruck is certainly an intriguing - if not always reliable - companion.