The Tesla Cybertruck may be offered with a folding rear wall for increased storage capacity, similar to the folding partition found on the Chevrolet Avalanche and Cadillac Escalade EXT.
A Twitter user going by the username @TeslaTruckClub tweeted at Elon Musk last week saying that it “would be great if the Cybertruck’s rear window could roll down into the rear wall and then the whole wall fold in on top of folded rear seats.” This design, or one similar to it, could allow the user to fold down the rear partition and use the space where the back seats would be as additional bed cargo space. The user also said this design could be good for camping with the rear tonneau cover closed, as it will give occupants more room when sleeping.
It would be great if the Cybertruck’s rear window could roll down into the rear wall and then the whole wall fold in on top of folded rear seats.
Perfect for camping when Tonneau is closed, and for carrying things longer than 8’ @elonmusk pic.twitter.com/bzrEkfH6QX
— Tesla Truck Club ⚡️🔋📐 (@TeslaTruckClub) June 10, 2020
In response to this tweet, which also featured a rendering showing how this design might be integrated into the Cybertruck, Musk said the idea was “worth considering.” The Cybertruck as shown last year has a relatively short bed section, so this design could give it some added capability and enable to carry items that are longer than eight feet. The electric pickup truck race is heating up with entries like the Rivian R1T and GMC Hummer EV, so Tesla will be looking to gain an edge on its rivals any way it can – and this could be one way to do so.
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen a solution like this. The first and second-generation Chevrolet Avalanche and Cadillac EXT pickups also featured a folding rear partition similar to this, which was referred to as the “midgate.” The GMC Envoy XUV and Hummer H2 SUT also featured a midgate.
It’s not clear if the GMC Hummer EV pickup will feature a sort of SUV/truck combination design like the Avalanche or Tesla Cybertruck, or if it will have a more traditional three-bow design like the current Silverado. If it does end up featuring a similar body style to the Avalanche or Cybertruck then the midgate could also return, though we have not heard any rumors indicating this will be the case.
Tesla Cybertruck deliveries are expected to begin in late 2021.
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Tesla’s Cybertruck is an ugly Chevrolet Avalanche and can’t really imagine very many buyers based on how it currently looks; it’s difficult to think that the design team that developed the Cybertruck developed the other Tesla vehicles.
not much, only about 200-300K buysers
Right from the get go – riding in this makes you look like a douche, or, a democrat.
What a goofy looking, impractical ” truck”. Looks like it took 5 minutes with a pencil and ruler to design.
That would be Genius. You can then Camp in the Truck and have HVAC into the Cab of the Truck.
For those that keep stating it will not sell…There is a Reason Austin, TX is about to give away the Farm for Tesla to buil dthe Cybertruck Factory there as they have 800K Pre-Orders.
Obviously GM and Ford sell that in one year but for a startup EV Company to basically become the fifth highest selling (Potentially) Truck is insane. I mean you have Ford, Ram, Chevy, GMC, and then most likely Tesla. They will sell more than Tundra and Titan per year if they can build the Factory fast enough.
Why people still underestimate a Dude that read Books on how to build Rockets and then leapfrog them all by Landing them and reusing them is still crazy to me.
I bet you Mercedes, Audi, and BMW are not underestimating Elon anymore as the Model 3 outsells the C, 3, and A4 Combined.
Elon Musk is making the truck futuristic because it is easier to manufacture straight panels that don’t need a lot of forming making it cheaper to sell. How could you not buy this EV truck for the price. Entry level is good put the next option is GREAT. I hope to get one..
Ah the truck that was penned by a 5 year old in 1982 to debut in a futuristic sci-fi movie. That would be the Cyberpuke!