Does a Tesla Cybertruck float?

Elon Musk claims that his Tesla Cybertruck is capable of withstanding anything, even water. The easiest way is to see for yourself…

The “Wade Mode,” or “Puddle Mode” in plain French, of the Tesla Cybertruck is supposed to allow it to cross a watercourse where it has no footing. With a simple press of a dedicated touch button, the pickup raises its air suspension to its highest level and seals the battery under pressure to prevent water from entering and damaging it.

For 30 minutes, you are thus ready to face… 76 centimeters of water height. For information, a Cybertruck wheel has a diameter of 89 centimeters, so we’re not really talking about floating, but just overcoming a wet obstacle. Too bad, the YangWang U8 can swim!

Cybertruck, not Cyberboat

The first answer is that it is unlikely a Tesla Cybertruck can float. Not very long anyway! It’s still to be seen whether it can actually handle 76 centimeters of water, which is still a significant obstacle. The number of mass-produced cars that can do this without getting your feet wet and stopping a few meters ahead is probably fewer than five.

The YouTuber TechRax decided to put his personal Cybertruck to the test, as you can see in the video below.

As you can see, the challenge is generally met even though a wheel arch and trailer hitch cover did not survive. But no fuss, they are just plastic accessories. More problematic, a few hours after the experiment, the electrical controls of the tailgate and bed cover were dead. To defend the American manufacturer, TechRax went far beyond the recommended limits! We still advise against trying this, just like shooting real bullets at the bodywork or throwing baseballs at the windows… regardless of Elon Musk’s claims!