Cybertruck owners share their likes and dislikes as Tesla’s pickup approaches its first birthday

For many, the Cybertruck is more than a car — it’s a prized possession, a symbol of technological advancement, and a form of self-expression. Even those who have experienced negative incidents with the vehicle continue to sing its praises.

Business Insider spoke to 10 Cybertruck owners about their experience with the EV and the most notable parts of owning it.

‘It drives like a dream’

When asked about their favorite part of owning a Cybertruck, the owners nearly unanimously praised the way it drives.

Anthony Ardizzone, a Cybertruck driver from Jupiter, Florida, says he’s driven vehicles ranging from a Honda Civic to a Rolls Royce — and the Cybertruck “drives like a dream.”

“I thought the steer-by-wire would make me a little nervous, but the steer-by-wire is amazing,” Ardizzone told BI.

The Cybertruck uses a steer-by-wire system, which varies the steering wheel’s responsiveness depending on the vehicle’s speed to improve maneuverability.

Charlie Redmond, a Cyberbeastowner from Piermont, New York, said kids run up to his car and hop up and down while chanting “Cybertruck.” He said he’s even been asked if he’s Elon Musk’s son.

Kapusta, who has his Cybertruck wrapped, similarly said he enjoys the attention and considers the truck a form of “self-expression.”

Other Cybertruck owners have received unusual requests.

Lamar MK said he’s been asked to attend birthday parties with his Cybertruck. O’Brien said he had the opportunity to participate in a local parade with it. O’Brien said bringing a quick bit of joy to people is his favorite part of owning the EV.

But the celebrity-like status comes with its downsides too. Kapusta said people’s curiosity and interest go too far when they start looking inside his window.

O’Brien similarly said when he doesn’t have time to stop and show people around the car, people get upset and there’s a “missed expectation.”

“There’s nothing special about me,” O’Brien said. “But I feel like I know what celebrities feel like more now.”