Tesla’s bold attempt to simplify windshield cleaning with a single massive wiper on the Cybertruck appears to be backfiring. The so-called “Gigawiper,” once touted as part of the Cybertruck’s futuristic aesthetic, is now under active engineering investigation following widespread complaints and a recent clue from the company’s own design shift.
Tesla’s Gigawiper fails under real conditions
Ever since Cybertruck deliveries began, owners have flagged major issues with the monowiper. From slush and mud to heavy rain, the single wiper blade often fails to fully clear the glass especially at the edges. One Tesla customer reported the wiper wasn’t cleaning more than half the windshield radius, even after a motor replacement and parking position adjustment.
Tesla’s own service response confirmed it: the monowiper is now officially under engineering review.
Cybercab abandons the monowiper concept
Adding fuel to the fire, Tesla’s upcoming Cybercab robotaxi was recently spotted with a very different setup. Unlike the Cybertruck, the production-ready Cybercab sports a conventional dual-wiper system with two arms and blades quietly ditching the Gigawiper entirely.
That change says a lot. For a company obsessed with design consistency, swapping a core visual element suggests more than a minor tweak. It points to a likely backpedal on the monowiper approach, at least for future vehicles.
Known issues with the Cybertruck’s Gigawiper:
- Fails to clear full windshield coverage
- Struggles in heavy rain, mud, or icy slush
- Recalls didn’t fully resolve complaints
- Poor visibility at high speeds or in foul weather
- Service adjustments haven’t fixed root issues
A full Cybertruck wiper redesign may be on the table
The switch seen on the Cybercab and the ongoing internal review suggest a few possible outcomes. Tesla may redesign the wiper entirely, improving its mechanics and arc. Or, it could abandon the concept altogether and return to a dual-blade system possibly requiring a physical retrofit for existing Cybertrucks.
Either way, Tesla’s silence is growing louder. If the Cybercab is the testbed for what comes next, the Cybertruck’s Gigawiper might soon be wiped off the lineup, literally.
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