Are outlets in the bed active / live while driving?

[Rocketman]

Does anyone know if the outlets in the truck bed are active while driving? Have an idea for it if that’s possible…

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[Scribbious]

I believe they can be. What's the idea?
(BTW, I also found that you can turn them on/off and reset the 12 hour timer within the app and also adjust the brightness of the bed lights by swiping up from the bottom)

 

[someccie]

Yes, they are active, but they turn off when charging. Supposedly, they will have an update in the future that allows them to function while charging. They also turn off after 12 hours after leaving the vehicle, similar to how the 12V does in the current Model 3/Y.

I'm curious if you can turn them on/off using the app. I don't have the truck until this hold is over to test with. I'm looking forward to using these outlets a ton while I'm not near the vehicle for a mobile network lab.

 

[Texarado]

Yes, they are active, but they turn off when charging. Supposedly, they will have an update in the future that allows them to function while charging. They also turn off after 12 hours after leaving the vehicle, similar to how the 12V does in the current Model 3/Y.

I'm curious if you can turn them on/off using the app. I don't have the truck until this hold is over to test with. I'm looking forward to using these outlets a ton while I'm not near the vehicle for a mobile network lab.

Yes you can turn off from app.

 

[DarickHemphill]

Our company sells towable LED signs. They are about 4x8 ft in size. They don't draw a lot of power, and can be programmed on the fly by a local wifi ... I think it will be cool to use the cyber truck to attract attention to the sign and sell advertising for it.

 

[Cybergirl]

Keep in mind that turning the outlets on/off and dimming the bed lights from the app is NOT possible without either a cellphone or wifi connection. A Bluetooth connection is not enough.

 

[Derektsla]

Yes, they are active, but they turn off when charging. Supposedly, they will have an update in the future that allows them to function while charging. They also turn off after 12 hours after leaving the vehicle, similar to how the 12V does in the current Model 3/Y.

I'm curious if you can turn them on/off using the app. I don't have the truck until this hold is over to test with. I'm looking forward to using these outlets a ton while I'm not near the vehicle for a mobile network lab.

I have not tried this yet, but the manual says that the outlets can be used while DC supercharging, but not AC charging. So it may not need an update for that?

 

[someccie]

Great news about the outlets being available while supercharging. Apparently, this was added in 2024.2.3. https://teslanorth.com/2024/02/10/cybertruck-update-outlet-charging/

I still wish it was available while AC charging also, but I will just have to take what I can get.

 

[Crissa]

I still wish it was available while AC charging also, but I will just have to take what I can get.

Unfortunately, it seems they're using the same circuitry.

If you want AC from the shore, you're going to have to grab it before the truck does.

-Crissa

 

[Scribbious]

Our company sells towable LED signs. They are about 4x8 ft in size. They don't draw a lot of power, and can be programmed on the fly by a local wifi ... I think it will be cool to use the cyber truck to attract attention to the sign and sell advertising for it.

Interesting concept. I wonder if insurance companies would consider it a commercial vehicle if used for that. (My insurance guy says 'probably') It would be way easier than getting a wrap and an opportunity to recover some of the time and money we've all shelled out.

 

[DarickHemphill]

Interesting concept. I wonder if insurance companies would consider it a commercial vehicle if used for that. (My insurance guy says 'probably') It would be way easier than getting a wrap and an opportunity to recover some of the time and money we've all shelled out.

I am buying through my business. It is an equipment rental business that rents everything from wallpaper steamers to excavators. When I saw the window get busted I had just purchased a bare bones f250 and paid darn near what Elon said the cybertruck would be going for. The first thing my guys do when I buy a new truck is lower the tailgate on the jackstand of the trailer... EVERY DARN TIME. Drives me nuts. I am hoping the stainless steel will avoid showing damage. The numbers have all changed since the big reveal, and I have taken to calling the cybertruck my worst financial decision in years. I am hoping that some of the expense can be justified with a marketing plan. "Rent from us, we have the cooolest newest stuff!" Unfortunately the novelness of the Truck goes down a little bit every day. I am guessing a depreciation of at least 50% by this time 2025. I hope I am wrong.

 

[Scribbious]

I am buying through my business.

Perfect use case and you'll likely have commercial insurance on it. I've frequently thought about ways to help justify the expense but pretty much decided just to enjoy the truck.

I am guessing a depreciation of at least 50% by this time 2025. I hope I am wrong.

I'm hoping not that fast. In my early 2018 Model 3 days there were many articles about how Teslas were holding value significantly more than comparable BMWs etc.

I could have sold my 2020 Model Y for as much or more than I bought it for in the first couple of years. Now the bottom has fallen out... Not sure if it is more from interest rates or the automobile glut following the shortage.

 

[DarickHemphill]

Perfect use case and you'll likely have commercial insurance on it. I've frequently thought about ways to help justify the expense but pretty much decided just to enjoy the truck.



I'm hoping not that fast. In my early 2018 Model 3 days there were many articles about how Teslas were holding value significantly more than comparable BMWs etc.

I could have sold my 2020 Model Y for as much or more than I bought it for in the first couple of years. Now the bottom has fallen out... Not sure if it is more from interest rates or the automobile glut following the shortage.

I hope you are right! I would hate to have to take momma off the machine...

 

[pae1andonly]

Yes, they are active, but they turn off when charging. Supposedly, they will have an update in the future that allows them to function while charging. They also turn off after 12 hours after leaving the vehicle, similar to how the 12V does in the current Model 3/Y.

I'm curious if you can turn them on/off using the app. I don't have the truck until this hold is over to test with. I'm looking forward to using these outlets a ton while I'm not near the vehicle for a mobile network lab.

I think the outlets switch off when doing slow AC charging via a Level 1 or Level 2 AC charger. But the conversion from AC to DC is not necessary when performing Fast DC Supercharger charging, so then the outlets can be on.

From the owners manual:

 

[YukonJack]

Confirmed.

I've been testing this to confirm if I can use the console outlet for a 12VDC power supply and fuze box in the kick panel. As long as you have " Enable Cabin Outlets on Entry " selected they will turn on when you open the door and turn off when you close the door. The outlets do not work if a charge cord is plugged in. Nice to know they will stay on if fast charging. I plan to use a 12VDC supply from the outlets for Rearview & Radar Detector - having the rearview on while fast charging is beneficial.

Interior Power Outlets
The Cybertruck center console is equipped with two NEMA 5-20 120V power outlets capable of providing up to 20A combined. To enable power to the outlets, touch Controls > Outlets & Mods. Touch Enable Cabin Outlets on Entry to enable them by default when you enter Cybertruck.

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