A Truly Unique Matte Black Tesla Cybertruck

The chief designer of Tesla was spotted behind the wheel of a matte black Cybertruck, confirming that this covering is likely to be on the official options list.

For months, Tesla has been teasing us with prototypes of the Cybertruck wrapped to resemble rivals like the Ford F-150, but most prototypes were dressed in their usual stainless steel body, and Tesla has not confirmed whether other color options will be available. Thus, when the company’s head of design was seen behind the wheel of a matte black Cybertruck this weekend, the internet understandably went a bit wild.

Chief designer Franz von Holzhausen was seen at a Tesla & Coffee event in Santa Monica last weekend, openly displaying his personal Cybertruck to everyone, which naturally led to speculation that Tesla will offer an optional covering to buyers after the Cybertruck’s launch at the end of the month.

As a reminder, the term covering means “coating” in English. It involves applying a film in your chosen color over the entire bodywork. It is much cheaper than painting, easy to replace if you change your mind or taste, and the major advantage is that it protects the original paint, which, once the film is removed, will have been spared from wear and tear… and sun damage.

This wouldn’t be a big surprise. Not everyone will like the shiny steel look or driving an anonymous Cybertruck, and the nature of the panels means they can’t be easily painted. Additionally, CEO Elon Musk mentioned on social media over three years ago that customers would be able to customize their trucks, and the company already offers wraps on the Model 3 and Y. Let’s face it, why would Tesla refuse to offer this option and make money? If they don’t offer a covering, someone else will.

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