Soft tonneau cover - install video

[Gaximus]

Yea this looks like a $149 soft cover top off of Amazon to me.
Just based off that video it looks like that thing will be flapping like crazy back there, hopefully final version is a bit more robust.

There will probably be a pretty big aftermarket for this.

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[dalton108]

Yea this looks like a $149 soft cover top off of Amazon to me.
Just based off that video it looks like that thing will be flapping like crazy back there, hopefully final version is a bit more robust.

it seems like a significant amount of work is being done by the retention system mounted around the perimeter of the bed.

 

[TickTock]

why? Trying to think of a use case why I would want or need a soft and manual tonneau cover?

Range. It is, after-all, the LR model. Needs to be cheaper and longer range. This seems like an reasonable solution over the heavy and costly tonneau.

 

[Gigahorse]

There will probably be a pretty big aftermarket for this.

If they can sell some more trucks there will be, right now aftermarket mfgs are looking at sales #s and making decisions to produce something for the cybertruck, or make the 921st version of a model Y cupholder liner.

 

[kappaknight]

Video of the Cybertruck's new soft tonneau cover, which was introduced yesterday with the launch of the Long Range RWD Cybertruck.

I guess this version doesn’t have the soft close tailgate either.

 

[Black306]

Wouldn’t be surprised if the aftermarket comes up with something like this…

 

[kappaknight]

Yea this looks like a $149 soft cover top off of Amazon to me.
Just based off that video it looks like that thing will be flapping like crazy back there, hopefully final version is a bit more robust.

I don't think much wind gets back there... even wet leaves on top of my CT barely comes off from wind when driving.

 

[resellpanda88]

Range. It is, after-all, the LR model. Needs to be cheaper and longer range. This seems like an reasonable solution over the heavy and costly tonneau.

how a single motor getting better range than awd dual motor?!??!?!??!?

 

[RonSol]

how a single motor getting better range than awd dual motor?!??!?!??!?

Great question—this comes up a lot, especially with EVs like Teslas where both single-motor (RWD) and dual-motor (AWD) variants are available. Here’s why a single motor setup often gets better range than a dual motor AWD setup:








1.


Less Weight

• A single motor means fewer components: no second motor, no extra driveshafts, etc.
• Less weight = less energy needed to move the car.

2.


Lower Drivetrain Losses

• With only one motor, there are fewer mechanical parts turning, which means less friction and energy loss.
• Dual motors are great for traction and performance, but that extra hardware creates more parasitic loss.

3.


Simpler Power Distribution

• A single motor doesn’t need to split torque between front and rear axles.
• AWD systems (even electric ones) can introduce inefficiencies when managing power between two motors.

4.


Optimized for Efficiency

• Rear-wheel-drive (RWD) single-motor EVs are often geared for maximum efficiency rather than performance.
• Dual motor setups prioritize traction and acceleration, which can compromise efficiency a bit.

5.


Software Tuning

• Manufacturers often tune single-motor cars with a more efficient driving profile, knowing that buyers of these versions usually prioritize range over speed or performance.

 

[habendanio]

Even the hard tonneau doesn't do that

Fortunately mine stays dry. Hopefully yours gets fixed sometime.

 

[Moter3d]

I bet it’s quieter than the standard tonneau

 

[petercyber]

why? Trying to think of a use case why I would want or need a soft and manual tonneau cover?

This is for the RWD version, it comes without the tonneau

 

[M Solo]

The only reason I would like it.

If the rear window would go DOWN or be REMOVABLE (Large window maybe Plexiglas) that could be great. Yes I know seat backs are there too.

There is space where the cover is stored what could you do with that...

Just 1/2 a thought

 

[Crissa]

I wonder what's to do with the voids left by the lack of underbed storage for the tonneau and smuggler bay.

-Crissa

 

[Bridgeboy69]

Fortunately mine stays dry.

Same. Only some water drips down at the tailgate interface on hard rains, or pressure washing, but not much...as long as I am parked where the bed is sloping toward the tailgate, none will get in the bed at all. On that note, I wish they offered a suspension control option to have different elevations from front to rear suspension...so we can change the angle of the bed for different needs.

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