[SkyPuncher]

Nearly every modern car is some sort of cover over the actual pedal. This is just an extremely poor design

[formerly_proven]

On a lot of lower-cost cars the accelerator is a single piece of injection-molded plastic.

[SkyPuncher]

Don't most of them still have a rubber cover on top of that injection-molded plastic?

[formerly_proven]

I guess that depends on the exact trim/price level we're talking about but it's certainly not uncommon: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ywkAAOSwDqljZQzH/s-l1600.jpg

[Der_Einzige]

Bullshit. 2017 RX 450h f sport, fully aluminum pedal, no cover. MSRP was also lower for it, even accounting for inflation, compared to the cybertruck.

Downvoters need to explain why they are downvoting my post pointing out that a cheaper Lexus doesn't have this issue.

[mikem69]

Because Lexus had to justify the F-Sport package which added zero performance improvements, so they bolted on some shiny metal.

The 2017 RX (and even the latest RX) is about a decade behind in technology compared to Tesla & the German manufacturers. When you invest very little into R&D, you can afford to add shiny metal bits.

[dev_tty01]

I don't think you are being downvoted for "pointing out that a cheaper Lexus doesn't have this issue." The downvote is likely for being rude about it.

https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html

[SkyPuncher]

While I didn't spell this out, luxury sports models are just about the one exception to the rule. Lexus is a luxury brand and that is a sports model.

Most vehicles are not luxury or sports models so my statement is still accurate.

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EDIT: Looking up replacement parts, Toyota and Lexus uses a "stud" style pedal that's bolted into the accelerator at the floor. In this case a "cover" isn't really applicable.

Many vehicle use a style similar to Ford's: https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/engine/other-engine-parts/...

This is essentially a metal arm with a small cover attached to it.

EDIT 2: Just grabbing a bit of ancedata to support my internal data.

* GM uses a pedal with a plate in the Escalade: https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-parts/gm-accelerator-pedal... I also know I've had this style on many other GM vehicles I and my family have owned.

* Hyundai use the arm with a cover: https://www.partshyundai.com/oem-parts/hyundai-sport-pedals-...

* BMW uses a floor based pedal with a cover: https://www.bimmerworld.com/BMW-Interior/BMW-Pedals/Accelera...

* Mercedes uses a similar floor based pedal with cover: https://www.bimmerworld.com/BMW-Interior/BMW-Pedals/Accelera...

* Chrysler uses an arm with a cover on many vehicles: https://store.mopar.com/oem-parts/mopar-pedal-kit-82211154ab

* Honda uses an arm with a cover on many vehicles: https://www.hondapartsnow.com/genuine/honda~pedal~set~sport~...

In fact, I think you might have the only manufacturer that actually doesn't use a cover. Likely in response to their pedal scandal as older Toyota models use an arm with a cover.