Elon Musk didn’t promise too much: Thanks to “Wade Mode”, the Tesla Cybertruck can also drive where you wouldn’t expect electric cars.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has often raved about the Cybertruck in the past. He repeatedly pointed out in various contexts that the Cybertruck could float and even replace a boat.
After the first pre-orderers have received their Cybertruck, new information about this is now leaking out. Owners did not discover a “boat mode”. But a so-called wading mode can be set via the central touchscreen.
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This is intended for water crossings. Shortly before the start of sales, the Cybertruck was spotted on test drives near the coast, which apparently served to test this feature.
Interesting: When activating this special water mode, a message appears that the Cybertruck’s batteries are put under pressure, which is apparently intended to prevent water from entering. In addition, the air suspension is set to the highest level to increase the ground clearance.
There is no official wading depth in the technical data of the Tesla Cybertruck. It is also questionable to what extent the vehicle warranty will cover any damage that may occur despite water mode being activated.
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