Terrestrial armor package back in stock. Coming to configurator soon (as factory install option)

[Old Spice]

Link to shop:
https://shop.tesla.com/product/cybertruck-terrestrial-armor-package

Wes Morrill says:

This is back in stock - we are trying to keep up with demand. I've seen a few folks getting good use of theirs already!

Also will be added to the configurator soon so you can put underbody armor on your vehicle straight from the factory.

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[That Beast Mode]

Why would they make the battery shield out of aluminum and not some kind of steel plating? Wouldn't steel be less likely to dent or take damage?

 

[ABILISK]

Glad to see that. CyberTent and the spare tire should be configurable too

 

[mongo]

Why would they make the battery shield out of aluminum and not some kind of steel plating? Wouldn't steel be less likely to dent or take damage?

Weight reduction, corrosion resistance, and preference for deformation versus imparting force into the attachment points?
The shield is there to get damaged instead of what's underneath and hopefully the sound of scraping makes the driver reconsider their track.

 

[CybertruckWraps]

Just curious what’s the build date change?

 

[ABILISK]

Just curious what’s the build date change?

They redesigned the rear skid plate slightly

Credit to Mongo on X. Possibly our @mongo on here?

 

[mongo]

They redesigned the rear skid plate slightly

Credit to Mongo on X. Possibly our @mongo on here?

Yeah, though @sys700 posted it here previously

 

[CyberChet1234]

Why would they make the battery shield out of aluminum and not some kind of steel plating? Wouldn't steel be less likely to dent or take damage?

I wonder that also

 

[cyberville]

Is this a pure "off-roaders" accessory? Would it provide enhanced aerodynamics/range in every-day driving? I'd love to hear thoughts on other benefits/downsides as I'm considering it.

 

[mongo]

Is this a pure "off-roaders" accessory? Would it provide enhanced aerodynamics/range in every-day driving? I'd love to hear thoughts on other benefits/downsides as I'm considering it.

Wes said his energy usage improved slightly and others report their truck seems to handle better (possibly due to lower center of gravity and increased stiffness).

 

[jditom]

Why would they make the battery shield out of aluminum and not some kind of steel plating? Wouldn't steel be less likely to dent or take damage?

Weight savings and can be stronger than steel.

 

[jditom]

I am seeing no change in driving efficiency.
In fact I drove to Portland and back round trip before and after my instillation and both time I used 78% of my battery to do it.

 

[EMoeller]

Getting mine installed on the 30th

 

[kdn]

ya but its like $3500! Geez. there should have been a plate there to begin with. I think my skid plates for my F250 were like $275 Oh but I guess that was in 08!

 

[jditom]

There is skid plate there already that does a fine job of protecting your battery and an additional 15-20mm air gap after the OEM skid plate. So no you don't need this to go off rode or F around. But if you are going to be around jagged rocks the armor package and steel sliders are worth it. For the size and quality this is cheap!

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