Tesla Cybertruck owner's dream of a "boat" cost him $ 100 thousand

Tesla's innovative Cybertruck pickup truck has become the center of attention of many even before it hits the market. The reason for this was Elon Musk's statements that "this car can even drive on water, it is able to cross rivers and lakes." Unfortunately, one of the Cybertruck owners in the US believed these promises and tried to use his pickup truck as a "boat" and as a result suffered a loss of $ 100 thousand, according to local media.

A Cybertruck owner living in Truckee, California, tried to cross a river by activating the pickup's special "crossing mode". However, the electric vehicle soon got stuck in the water and stopped moving. The California State Patrol officers who arrived at the scene helped pull the vehicle out of the water. They explained to the driver that Tesla's "floating mode" does not guarantee full movement under water and that this situation is not covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

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There is currently no exact information about the extent of damage to the Cybertruck in this incident. However, according to preliminary estimates, the amount of damage to the car is estimated at approximately $ 100 thousand.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has repeatedly made statements about the ability of his cars to move on water for a short time. In particular, during presentations about the Cybertruck, Musk specifically noted that this pickup truck is waterproof enough to cross rivers and lakes.

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However, Tesla offered this feature only for special off-road conditions, and it does not guarantee water travel. Cybertruck owners should have recognized that using this feature is entirely at their own risk.

This incident was an important lesson for many drivers, once again showing that even the most innovative cars can suffer serious damage if used outside the manufacturer's instructions.