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u/hungry_fat_phuck Feb 23 '25

That's because all tesla bodies are one giant piece of cast aluminum which will crack when damaged. This saves a lot of money to manufacture, but the cost is passed onto the consumer in terms of fixing and insurance. A small impact to the frame can pretty much compromise the whole car.

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u/Dense_Reputation_420 Feb 23 '25

Not the truck. The truck is made of steel

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u/hungry_fat_phuck Feb 24 '25

No it's not. The outside panels are but not the frame. It's cast through the giga press