Texas man arrested after allegedly driving Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake
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A Texas man was arrested after police say he intentionally drove his Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake to test the vehicle’s “Wade Mode” feature, only to have the truck become disabled and begin taking in water.
According to the Grapevine Police Department, officers responded to the Katie’s Woods Park Boat Ramp on Monday following reports of a Cybertruck partially submerged near the shoreline.
The driver allegedly told officers that he purposely drove the vehicle into the lake to use the Cybertruck’s “Water Mode”; This feature temporarily raises the truck’s ride height, which Tesla says puts pressure on the battery system to help navigate shallow water and rough terrain.
The experiment quickly went wrong when the Cybertruck became disabled in the water, officials said.
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A Tesla Cybertruck appears to have been partially submerged in Grapevine Lake after authorities said the driver deliberately entered the water to test the vehicle’s off-road capabilities. (Asma Police Department)
According to police, the driver and passengers were able to escape the vehicle safely before the Grapevine Fire Department Water Rescue Team helped pull the truck from the lake. Police said no injuries were reported.
Photos shared by authorities show the stainless steel pickup truck partially submerged at the boat ramp as emergency crews tried to pull it from the water.
The driver, whose identity was not released, was arrested at the scene on charges including operating a vehicle in a closed portion of a park or lake as well as multiple water safety equipment violations, police said.
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A representative for the Grapevine Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
“We want to remind drivers that although a vehicle is physically capable of entering shallow freshwater areas, this may create legal and safety concerns under Texas law,” the Grapevine Police Department said in a Facebook post. he said.
Grapevine Lake is a popular recreation area in the Dallas-Fort Worth area known for boating and fishing.
According to Tesla, ‘Wade Mode’ is designed for shallow water crossings. (Getty Images)
Tesla has heavily marketed the Cybertruck’s rugged off-road capabilities since its launch in late 2023.
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The incident came as some Cybertruck owners posted videos online testing the electric pickup’s durability and off-road performance in mud, sand and water crossings.
Tesla says “Water Mode” is designed for shallow water fording, but advises drivers to avoid water conditions that exceed the vehicle’s capabilities.
