How bulletproof is a Cybertruck?

The Tesla Cybertruck demonstrates impressive ballistic resistance, with 9mm and .45 caliber rounds failing to penetrate its stainless steel exterior even at close range. The video questions the consumer value of a bulletproof vehicle, prompting audience engagement on its desirability for self-defense or everyday use.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a Tesla Cybertruck door, comparing it to older vehicle doors. The Cybertruck door successfully stops common handgun rounds like 9mm and .45 ACP, as well as 12-gauge buckshot and slugs. While it withstands .22 LR and .44 Magnum to a degree, it is penetrated by 5.56mm M855 rounds from an AR-15, indicating it's not fully bulletproof against rifle threats but offers significant protection against many common threats.

Colion Noir witnessed a demonstration of CyberGlass's armored glass on a Tesla Cybertruck at Taran Tactical's facility. The 15mm thick, NIJ Level IIIA rated glass successfully stopped .308 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, and even a .50 BMG round from 40-50 yards, showcasing its potential for vehicle up-armoring against real-world threats like carjackings. The demonstration included participation from Tesla's lead designer, Franz von Holzhausen.

This test compares the ballistic resistance of a 1985 Ford F-150 door and a Tesla Model 3 door against a 12-gauge shotgun blast using birdshot. While both doors successfully stopped the birdshot pellets, the Tesla door showed minor penetration of its outer skin, whereas the Ford door only sustained dents. The test highlights differences in vehicle construction and material resilience under ballistic stress.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of the Tesla Cybertruck's stainless steel body. While the rear tailgate successfully resisted penetration from a handgun round, the side panel was penetrated, demonstrating that the vehicle is not entirely bulletproof. The test was conducted by Johnny Q, who expressed surprise at the results.

This YouTube video, titled "Which is More Bulletproof? (Ford vs Tesla)", appears to be a comparison test of the ballistic resistance of Ford and Tesla vehicles. The description explicitly states that the content is filmed on a private gun range in Texas under controlled safety conditions and is for entertainment purposes only, advising viewers not to attempt the stunts. It also includes a promotional link for "Yee Yee gear" and encourages comments about favorite trucks. The content creator emphasizes not to watch their other videos or subscribe, which is an unusual but noted instruction.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of an excavator bucket against various calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG API. While smaller calibers and even .450 Bushmaster and .308 were stopped, the .50 caliber Armor Piercing Incendiary round successfully penetrated the bucket, destroying a dummy target behind it. The test highlights the significant difference in terminal effects between standard rifle rounds and specialized armor-piercing ammunition.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various calibers against a large pine tree, culminating with a .50 BMG API round. Surprisingly, even powerful rifle rounds like 5.56mm and 7.62mm, as well as handgun rounds like 10mm and .44 Magnum, failed to fully penetrate the tree. The .50 BMG API round, while charring the entry point, also did not exit the back of the tree, demonstrating the significant stopping power of a substantial tree trunk.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various firearms rounds in a swimming pool, from .22 LR to .50 BMG. Surprisingly, higher velocity rifle rounds like the .223 and .308 fragmented quickly, while the .50 AE Desert Eagle traveled the furthest at 190 inches. The .50 BMG sniper rifle, despite its power, only penetrated 61 inches, likely due to massive energy displacement.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a Secret Service Suburban window against various calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG. While smaller calibers and even a 10mm and .44 Magnum were stopped with varying degrees of damage, the window was eventually penetrated by a .50 BMG sniper rifle round. The testing provides a clear demonstration of the limits of armored vehicle glass against high-powered rifle threats.