Tesla Cybertruck pulled from Texas lake after attempting ‘wade mode’
Summary
A Tesla Cybertruck was pulled from a lake in Texas after the driver tried to use its "wade mode," which is designed to let the vehicle drive through shallow water. The truck became stuck, took on water, and the driver was arrested for illegal vehicle operation and water safety violations.Key Facts
- The Tesla Cybertruck was intentionally driven into a lake at Katie’s Woods Park in Texas.
- The driver wanted to test the vehicle’s "wade mode," a feature made for driving through water up to about 32 inches deep.
- The truck became disabled and filled with water, forcing the driver and passengers to leave the vehicle.
- Police removed the half-submerged truck from the lake and arrested the driver.
- The driver faced charges for driving in a closed park area and violating water safety rules.
- Tesla’s manual says "wade mode" raises the truck’s height, protects it up to 32 inches of water, and requires slow speeds between 1-3 mph.
- Drivers must fully close doors and windows and keep speed under 20 mph to enable "wade mode."
- The manual warns drivers to check water depth before entering and notes the truck can sink in soft or muddy waterbeds.
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