Source: TeslaSource: TeslaThe Tesla Cybertruck is nothing if not a point of contention. Perhaps the world's most divisive automobile, the electric pickup is cause for debate and arguments of endless capacity.But when opinions end and facts take over, it's a very flawed vehicle. The latest source of its ongoing problems comes by way of the Power Conversion System (PCS), the issues for which are so bad that Tesla is going so far as to extend Cybertruck warranties.Source: TeslaSource: TeslaAdvertisementAdvertisementLong story short, the PCS units on Cybertrucks are failing. These modules handle converting AC electricity from the chargers into DC electricity for the vehicle's high-voltage battery, along with being a part of supporting the Cybertruck's 48-volt electrical architecture. So yes, it's a big 'ol problem that translates to the inability to charge the vehicle via a home charger. Which, we might add, is part of the allure of buying an electric vehicle in the first place.Because of these widespread failures, a senior Tesla Service executive told Not A Tesla App that further communication about the procedure going forward would be coming soon. Though that official statement still remains to be seen, Cybertruck owners are being notified that they will be reimbursed for the costs associated with repairing these faults. Additionally, new coverage for PCS2 is extended to eight years or 150,000 miles, which is a lot longer than the Basic Vehicle Limited Warranty of four years or 50,000 miles.This is another instance of Tesla rolling out what appears to be a product that isn't fully developed, and putting the burden of the testing on the consumer. The company went on to say, "We have identified an opportunity to improve the long-term reliability of the PCS2 on earlier Cybertruck models. Newer vehicles already feature an updated part revision designed for improved performance." Not that this kind of thing doesn't happen with other manufacturers, but when the core issue is a part of the vehicle's fundamental sales pitch, it's hard to ignore.
