> Can Cybertrucks drive in water?

Apparently not


https://metro.co.uk/2026/05/19/cybertru … -28439495/

Jimmy Jack McDaniel plunged his new Tesla car into Grapevine Lake in North Texas on Monday.

The vehicle went down a boat ramp into the water. The Cybertruck quickly failed and took on water before becoming completely submerged.

After managing to escape with his passenger, he told police he intentionally drove the vehicle into the lake to try and use its ‘Wade Mode’ feature.

He was arrested and charged with operating a vehicle in a closed section of a park or lake, having no valid boat registration and numerous water safety equipment violations.

Tesla says Wade mode allows Cybertruck to enter and drive through bodies of water, such as rivers or creeks. The manual says: ‘It is your responsibility to gauge the depth of any body of water before entering. ‘Damage or water ingress to Cybertruck as a result of driving in water is not covered by the warranty.’