How Much Does It Cost To Replace Tesla Cybertruck's Armored-Glass Windows, Gigawiper?

During the launch event in 2019, Tesla promised that the Cybertruck would have shatter-proof windows. However, the supposed armored glass did not live up to expectations, as Tesla's chief designer, Franz von Holzhausen, broke not one but both left-side windows when he threw a steel ball at them. That moment marked Cybertruck's fate forever because people still talk about it even four years later.

Tesla tried to convince us that the Cybertruck still had side windows made of armored glass when it delivered the first units on November 30. It failed miserably, though, and it wasn't even funny as von Holzhausen used a soft baseball to repeat the experiment. Tesla still claims on its website that the Cybertruck's windows are "shatter-resistant." More specifically, they should withstand the impact of a baseball at 70 mph or class 4 hail.

While shatter-resistant glass can make the Cybertruck theft-proof, it gets complicated if it breaks. Replacing an armored glass panel should be expensive, especially as the Cybertruck prices are much higher than anticipated. Many people thought that the higher price also meant the Cybertruck would be costly to repair and have high insurance costs.

If the Cybertruck parts catalog is any indication, repairing the Cybertruck might not cost an arm and a leg. The catalog was published online on Wednesday, revealing not only unknown details about the pickup truck's design and engineering but also the prices of several parts. Among them, the truck's windows stand out.

Based on that, the windshield costs $1,900, which is not too expensive considering that it's one of the largest pieces of automotive glass on a passenger vehicle. This is only for the parts, with labor and tax costing extra. A complete windshield job should probably not exceed $2,400, which seems reasonable. The shatter-resistant windows are also reasonably priced, starting at $200 for the front quarter glass. The front door windows are priced at $260, while the rear door windows are less expensive at $225.

The massive wiper was probably the most controversial feature of the Cybertruck. Despite its size, you'll be glad to know that it's relatively affordable to replace. The complete arm, including the blade, costs $165, which is a bargain considering how big it is. If you only need to replace the blade, that will set you back $75.

Not all Cybertruck parts and components have a price, but among those that do, the front steering actuator appears to be the most expensive, at $3,300. This includes the two steering motors on the front axle, and it's a critical component of the Cybertruck's steer-by-wire system. A set of 35" All-Terrain tires (Goodyear Wrangler Territory RT (285/65 R20) is also expensive, at $1,880.