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A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Will Last 40 Years. He Adds, “Stainless Steel Exoskeletons, No Paint, No Rust, No Engine, No Transmission. It’s Built To Outlast The Gas Industry”

Cybertruck owners are sharing their optimistic expectations for how long their trucks will last. One owner says his truck could remain in working condition for the next 40 years. Another owner says he wants to be buried in his Cybertruck.
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Author: Tinsae Aregay

Toni, a Tesla Cybertruck owner from the US, says he expects his truck to last 40 years on the road.

Toni expressed this feeling when he found a handwritten message on his Cybertruck that read:

“If you actually cared about the environment, you would buy a car that lasts 40 years. Not a new electric car every 5 years.”

The person who left this message doubts the Cybertruck’s environmental claims, despite it being an all-electric vehicle.

However, in response, Toni says that his Cybertruck will indeed last 40 years and outlast the entire gas industry.

Tony shared his thoughts in the Tesla Cybertruck Owners group on Facebook.

He writes…

“Someone said to me, ‘If you cared about the environment, you’d buy a car that lasts 40 years.’

Exactly.

That’s why the Cybertruck’s stainless steel exoskeletons, no paint, no rust, no engine, no transmission, and drastically fewer moving parts matter.

The Cybertruck isn’t built to be replaced. It’s built to outlast the gas industry.

Funny how the people screaming the loudest about ‘the environment’ are usually the same ones defending vehicles designed to die every 8–12 years.”

Below his post, Toni also shared a photo of his stainless-steel Cybertruck and the handwritten note questioning the Cybertruck’s environmental credentials.

Given all the reliability issues we have reported about the Cybertruck, a Cybertruck that lasts 40 years in working condition would certainly be a sight to behold.

However, looking at the comments, fellow Cybertruck owners shared their belief that the truck is indeed extremely durable.

A fellow Cybertruck owner, Anton Korzh, writes…

“Yes, I really hope my Cybertruck lasts at least 30 years.”

Another Cybertruck owner, Ron Burke, says that when his time comes, he wants to be buried inside his Cybertruck.

Ron writes…

“I'm in my upper 60s. I bought a new 2025 Cybertruck. After stripping the truck of biohazards such as tires and the battery, I plan to be buried in it in a double-wide, double-long burial plot. The shell would last centuries longer than high-end caskets.”

A third Cybertruck owner, Jeff Kincaid, suggests that as long as he doesn’t get into an accident, a Cybertruck should last a lifetime.

Jeff writes…

“I have a Cybertruck, but I didn't buy it for the environment, even though I think EVs are generally better for the environment than internal combustion vehicles.

My theory is that whatever is cheaper is also better for the environment in terms of total CO2.

A cheap, probably kind of crappy EV would probably be the best. An old ecobox would be good, and avoid a new carbon footprint from producing it.

An expensive Cybertruck should work out in the long run if you can keep from "totaling it" in an accident. I needed the utility of a pickup, and the Foundation Series gives me FSD and supercharging.

I think it will pay off for me personally in about 5 years. I also think it will be more environmentally friendly than a similarly sized truck in 5 or fewer years. If you total it in a year, a cheaper pickup would have been better.”

A fourth Cybertruck owner, Robert McLachlan, writes…

“There’s plenty of evidence that Teslas will last a long time because of their few moving parts.”

Overall, a lot of Cybertruck owners seem optimistic about how long their trucks are going to last. However, please let me know what you think in the comments.

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For more information, check out: A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Was Tempted To Trade In His Cybertruck For a Tesla Model Y – He Adds, “I Would Save $1,000 a Month, but I Sat In The Cybertruck For 10 Seconds & I Knew It Would Be A Silly Mistake”

Tinsae Aregay has been following Tesla and the evolution of the EV space daily for several years. He covers everything about Tesla, from the cars to Elon Musk, the energy business, and autonomy. Follow Tinsae on Twitter at @TinsaeAregay for daily Tesla news.

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Comments

Thinks it will last 40 years…

Heh (not verified)    January 11, 2026 - 10:44PM

Thinks it will last 40 years, huh? Coolant system won't. Wouldn't trust any vehicle with a non-servicable coolant system.

I wouldn’t be so sure. The…

Dino Redd (not verified)    January 12, 2026 - 10:01AM

I wouldn’t be so sure. The newer trucks have been having more problems since the electrics have become more pronounced. Older vehicles with fewer electronics last a long time. If you think all the electric boards, relays and motors will lady 40 years with no problems, good luck.

That's hilarious we have gas…

Sam Kerstetter (not verified)    January 12, 2026 - 10:39AM

That's hilarious we have gas and diesel vehicles that out last 40 years 🤣 cyber trucks are ugly and literally serve no purpose as a truck I wouldn't be caught dead riding in one let alone owning one that goes for any Tesla or EV I pull 545-600 miles on one tank of fuel you I'm betting you have to recharge 3-4 times an you'll end up replacing the battery 15-20 times in that "40 year's" how is that cost effective sounds like Tony and the author are both idiots for not doing their due diligence

Any where that stainless…

Brian Kennedy (not verified)    January 12, 2026 - 11:26AM

Any where that stainless body touches ferrous steel will eventually rust all a person has to do is scrape that body with something g steel and it will rust so nice try and have fun with that.

Poor guy, the stainless…

Konton (not verified)    January 12, 2026 - 11:27AM

Poor guy, the stainless steel shell, will rust, and most cybertrucks made might last a decade

40 years isn't the flex y…

Will Kauffman (not verified)    January 12, 2026 - 1:15PM

40 years isn't the flex y'all think it is. My current vehicles include a 1964 Chrysler Newport and a 1971 Dodge Polara. And a good friend frequently drives his stock 1928 Ford Model A

My 1982 Toyota LandCruiser…

jeff nyholm (not verified)    January 12, 2026 - 3:03PM

My 1982 Toyota LandCruiser has already provided more than 40 years of reliable service, and will quite easily serve another 40 years. Unlike a Cybertruck, my vintage LandCruiser also continues to appreciate in value with each and every passing decade.

In the end it's just a…

JaunD. (not verified)    January 12, 2026 - 5:48PM

In the end it's just a speculation. There are ICE cars that are over 30 years old and still doing fine. And if your ICE car happens to get flooded, you can still repair and rebuild it, even by yourself if you have car knowledge. I doubt you can do that with an EV

I also have a Cybertruck. My…

James Bruce (not verified)    January 12, 2026 - 9:15PM

I also have a Cybertruck. My reason for driving an EV is to reduce the value of oil. Oil is power, globally. We make our own electricity. Not all countries have oil. Those that don't must buy it but everybody makes their own electricity.

The cheapest way to produce…

JB (not verified)    January 13, 2026 - 10:00AM

In reply to by James Bruce (not verified)

The cheapest way to produce electricity is by using oil (~$1000/kW), that's why the world uses oil as the primary means to power generators. Solar is the second cheapest, and comes with many issues that will prevent it from overtaking oil as the primary means for generating electricity. Next you have wind, and again, the problems will preclude it from overtaking oil.
Hydropower & coal are next, respectively, and are used more than solar & wind even though the cost is higher.
Oil being "power" is driven by the completely unfounded fear that the world will run out of oil. We will never run out of oil. The ease at which oil can be extracted is the actual issue. There's countless false claims driving this entire "green energy" movement, and it's exhausting to witness people falling for narratives while never employing their own critical thinking skills.
Every time you charge your EV, you're using oil, and that will never change.
I sure hope you're not one of those people that thinks hunting is bad, and we should just buy our meats from the market where the meat is made.

Do you reckon oil is created…

Aiw (not verified)    January 15, 2026 - 9:38AM

In reply to by JB (not verified)

Do you reckon oil is created quicker than consumed? Or that we can just extract it from asteroids?

My 1886 Porsche with…

Nia (not verified)    January 12, 2026 - 11:41PM

My 1886 Porsche with aluminum body and original engine is 40 years old.

Funny... the chips for all…

John Smith (not verified)    January 13, 2026 - 12:39AM

Funny... the chips for all the tech will be irrelevant in what? 10 years? Unable to update? Batteries may last 100k miles or so. 150k if you observe superb battery care? I didnt even care to read an article with such an absurd claim in the title. I am in the automotive repair industry. Even ice cars have electronic failures (chips and tech) that render the car as salvage or total loses. We deal with warranty companies for cars less than ten years old and many tech fails are outdated chips or tech that has to be sourced from junk yards which is a bandaid. It will fail again and eventually... there will be no more bandaid. 40 years on a rolling computer when a laptop is obsolete in a year? The premise is pure comedy.

Yes the body might last 40…

M (not verified)    January 13, 2026 - 6:37AM

Yes the body might last 40 years but the electronics and battery is another story. Who in there right mind would pay 15 to 20 thousand for a new battery and who knows when the electronics go out how many thousands that would cost when the vehicle is worth nothing.