Cybertruck Roof Glass & Starlink Mini
Not all Cybertruck roof glass is created equal. If you're planning to mount a Starlink Mini underneath the glass (interior mount), you need to know which glass type you have. This determines whether the signal can pass through.
The Three Glass Types
Tesla has shipped three different roof glass configurations on the Cybertruck:
- 1st Gen Silver Glass — The original silver-tinted glass shipped on early production Cybertrucks. Has a metallic coating that blocks RF signals.
- 2nd Gen Silver Glass — Updated silver glass with a revised coating. Allows RF signals (including Starlink) to pass through from underneath.
- Black Glass — Darker tinted glass option. Blocks RF signals similar to 1st gen silver.
Starlink Mini Compatibility
| Glass Type | Starlink Mini (Interior) | Starlink Mini (Exterior) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Gen Silver | No | Yes | Metallic coating blocks RF. Must use exterior mount. |
| 2nd Gen Silver | Yes | Yes | RF-transparent coating. Interior mount works perfectly. |
| Black Glass | No | Yes | Dark tint blocks RF. Must use exterior mount. |
How to Identify Your Glass
The easiest way to determine your glass type:
- Production date — Earlier VINs are more likely to have 1st gen silver. Later production runs switched to 2nd gen.
- Visual inspection — 2nd gen silver has a slightly different tint compared to 1st gen. Black glass is obvious — it's visibly darker.
- Signal test — Place a Starlink Mini on the inside of the glass and check for signal. If it connects, you have 2nd gen silver.
Recommendation
If you have 2nd gen silver glass, go with an interior mount. Cleaner install, no wind noise, no theft risk.
If you have 1st gen silver or black glass, use an exterior mount. Signal performance will actually be slightly better since there's no glass attenuation at all.
ⓘ Note
Tesla may change glass specs at any time without announcement. Always test with your own hardware before committing to a mounting solution.