An individual who purchased Tesla’s “Cybertruck,” which is not yet available in South Korea, has gained attention by using it for promoting a milling shop.
A video titled “A subscriber has delivered a Tesla Cybertruck” was uploaded to the YouTube channel “BPD,” which has approximately 360,000 subscribers. The protagonist of the video is Mr. A, who has been running a milling shop for 17 years. Previously, Mr. A sparked interest on social media by posting the Cybertruck, leading to curiosity among netizens about the authenticity of an ordinary person receiving it.
On the back of Mr. A’s Cybertruck, there were advertisements saying “Milling shop red pepper powder and sesame oil” and “Nationwide delivery specializing in restaurant supply.” However, Mr. A’s vehicle still has a temporary license plate. Mr. A noted, “It has been about seven years since I delivered for others, and I have been operating by myself for about 10 years,” adding, “I had operated a restaurant before. I thought, why not buy a truck with a loan?”
He continued, “The bed part is separate, so it doesn’t smell like garlic, and I think it’s a practical vehicle,” adding, “I have been fond of Tesla, having owned four, and I needed a vehicle for delivering red pepper millings, but the second row itself can carry a lot of cargo.”
He mentioned that the last vehicle he drove was a “Tesla Model X” and remarked, “Model X is better for driving in Seoul. The Cybertruck was brought in through a direct purchase from the U.S., so the Autopilot does not work. However, it doesn’t work even in the U.S.”
Mr. A also said, “I will be getting the license plate tomorrow, and since it’s a truck, I will receive a 10% VAT refund,” noting, “The best part is it can carry a lot of cargo. The electronic steering wheel, button-type turn signals, and others are convenient. The ride comfort is better than Model X.” He further mentioned that when loading items and going for deliveries, he cannot see the rear-view mirror, but it is convenient to see through the rear camera. However, he added, “The downside is that there are many features that don’t work compared to when I was driving the X.”
Mr. A explained the reason for placing the advertisements, saying, “I bought it for business purposes, to promote the store,” and stated, “Rather than an increase in sales, I received more prank calls since putting up the advertisement.” He added, “I can see other vehicles using their turn signals. Since it catches things that people can’t see, you can say it drives better,” noting, “It has really helped humanity a lot. I can’t express how thankful I am that they made electric cars.”
Meanwhile, the Cybertruck is an electric pickup truck measuring 5.7 meters long, 2.2 meters wide, and weighing 3.1 tons, characterized by its futuristic design and hefty stainless steel alloy exterior. Prices range from $60,990 to $99,990 (approximately 83.59 million won to 136.96 million won) depending on the version.