Tesla might be on to something with all these sharp edges.
Tesla stunned the world last month when it unveiled the Cybertruck. It’s not something we see every day with its sharp angles and hard edges made of stainless-steel. It feels like an 80s scifi extra who wandered off to a studio lot confused about the year. The controversial design has been widely shared online and offline. The new rendering of the truck’s angular styling is reduced to fit the Tesla Model S. It doesn’t look bad.
One of the most distinctive features of the truck is its triangular, pointed roof. It extends to the edge of the cabin and fits well on the smaller Model S. The highest point of the roof is just above the front passenger, giving plenty of headroom. The same cannot be said for rear passengers. Because the truck has a longer wheelbase, the roof is sloping and still allows for plenty of headroom. Model S’s wheelbase is shorter, so the roof’s slope is much greater than that of the truck.
Model S adopts the truck-like front end. A traditional grille is unnecessary for an electric vehicle. Tesla does not use one in this rendering. Model S renders the truck’s narrow headlights into something that is more likely to be found on a production vehicle. Although the thin lighting strip is beautiful, it cannot be used to meet federal safety standards.
The Model S is not as triangular as the truck’s profile. This is the only design difference. The greenhouse has a different slope angle than the car’s truck hood. It cascades down the front of car with a gentler slope. Although we can’t see the rear of the car, it is likely that it’s a liftback. This should allow for plenty of cargo space.
The Cybertruck’s design is unlikely to be the basis for a Tesla redesign of its entire product line. It’s a polarizing design that is great for headlines but not great for sales. An angular Model S would be a great design choice if Tesla wanted to improve its design.