Tesla electric pickup truck Cybertruck
Waterproofing problem discovered during river crossing
At an official event, Tesla CEO Elon Musk mentioned the waterproof function of Tesla’s electric pickup truck and Cybertruck. He claimed, “It can be used as a boat for a short period of time, and its waterproof function will be strong enough to cross rivers, lakes, and even the sea without rough waves.”
The U.S. government has expressed skepticism about Tesla’s Cybertruck’s waterproof capabilities, issuing a social media warning against using the vehicle as a boat. Elon Musk previously claimed that the Cybertruck could temporarily float on water. While many doubt this statement, some individuals have daringly decided to test this assertion themselves.
Driver Trusts Musk’s Claim
Ends Up Stranded in River
A driver from the Czech Republic was curious about the waterproof function of the Cybertruck that Elon Musk had mentioned. We immediately went to Slovakia to test the Cybertruck’s Wade Mode, which protects the vehicle body from water. He arrived at a lake in Slovakia and began driving his Cybertruck.
The results were disastrous. The Cybertruck got stuck in a lake with a bottom made of pebbles and could not move. The driver, who believed that even if he could not float, he would be able to overcome a certain depth and drive stably, had no choice but to receive help from people around him. By digging out the gravel and placing wooden boards under the wheels, they managed to get the truck out of the water.
Wade Mode Feature Questioned
Numerous Failures Reported
The Wade Mode installed in Tesla’s Cybertruck allows the truck to drive on water by applying pressure to the battery pack. It is said to be capable of driving up to water as high as 31 inches (approximately 79 cm). Elon Musk claimed that this feature would allow the Cybertruck to function as a boat and be waterproof enough to cross rivers.
But the Czech driver is showing the results. Of course, this result may have occurred because the gravel on the floor made it difficult to secure driving power independently of Wade mode. However, as the number of failure cases, such as the Cybertruck getting stuck in the river in Azula Canyon in the US, is increasing, negative voices are growing regarding whether Cybertrucks can function as boats.
With Accidents Piling Up
Doubts About the Cybertruck Itself
Many people wonder whether the Cybertruck’s performance is as good as Elon Musk’s claims. Even before launch, one of the prototypes got into trouble in shallow mud. Tesla employees appeared confused, as the vehicle did not move even at this depth.
Aside from its shortcomings in Wade mode, the Cybertruck’s shortcomings are quite clear. If the driver lowers the truck’s tonneau cover, the rearview mirror becomes useless, but if the driver raises it, the loss of power increases noticeably. In addition, contrary to Tesla’s advertisement that it can run over 500 km (311 miles), a driving range of about 470 km (292 miles) was recorded in the driving test, causing controversy.
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