#electrek:
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Tesla Cybertruck owner believed Elon Musk when he said it could cross a lake — now he’s in jail
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".. into Grapevine Lake in Texas to test the vehicle’s “Wade Mode” feature. The Cybertruck became disabled in the water and the driver was arrested."

"Back in 2022, .. Musk claimed the vehicle would be “waterproof enough” to serve as a boat and cross rivers, lakes, and even seas."

https://electrek.co/2026/05/19/tesla-cybertruck-owner-believed-elon-musk-lake-jail/

19.5.2026

#Cybertruck #EAuto #EV #Tesla #Texas #WadeMode #Water #Wasser #USA

Grapevine Police Department (TX) via FB

"Yesterday, our Patrol Officers were dispatched to Katie’s Woods Park Boat Ramp, where a Tesla Cybertruck was in the water, near the shoreline. The driver stated he intentionally drove into the lake to use the Cybertruck’s “Wade Mode” feature. The vehicle became disabled and took on water. The driver and passengers abandoned the vehicle and the Grapevine Fire Department Water Rescue Team assisted in removing it from the lake. The driver was arrested on charges of Operation of Vehicle in Closed Section of Park/Lake and numerous water safety equipment violations.
We want to remind drivers that although a vehicle may be physically capable of entering shallow freshwater areas, doing so can create legal and safety concerns under Texas law. "

#cybertruck #wademode #wading #rescue #tesla