Someone drove a Tesla Cybertruck into a lake to test Wade Mode. It didnt end well.
A driver attempted to test the Tesla Cybertruck's 'Wade Mode' by driving it into Grapevine Lake. The vehicle became disabled and began taking on water, leading to the driver and passengers abandoning it. The driver was subsequently arrested for multiple violations related to water safety and operating a vehicle in a closed area.
- ▪The driver intentionally drove the Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake to test its 'Wade Mode' feature.
- ▪The vehicle became disabled and took on water, requiring assistance from the Grapevine Fire Department Water Rescue Team.
- ▪The driver was arrested for operating a vehicle in a closed section of the park and for various water safety equipment violations.
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Home > Tech Someone drove a Tesla Cybertruck into a lake to test 'Wade Mode.' It didn't end well. To cross that lake, you need a boat registration, and an actual boat. By Stan Schroeder Stan Schroeder Senior Editor Stan is a Senior Editor at Mashable, where he has worked since 2007. He's got more battery-powered gadgets and band t-shirts than you. He writes about the next groundbreaking thing. Typically, this is a phone, a coin, or a car. His ultimate goal is to know something about everything. Read Full Bio on May 20, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard Folks, do not do this. Ever. Credit: Grapevine Police/Facebook Tesla CEO Elon Musk says a lot of silly things.
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