Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, got people talking with a comment about the Cybertruck. He replied to a video showing the truck driving through a lake in Texas, saying,
“With a little work, it should be able to cross some open water.”
This has sparked fresh chatter about whether the Cybertruck might one day handle water like a boat.
Someone took their Cybertruck into Lake Grapevine in Texas.
— Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) April 1, 2025
The Cybertruck can drive in water up to 31 inches deep using Wade Mode, which uses a technology Tesla calls the scuba pack, where it uses the truck’s built in air suspension to pressurize the battery.
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Past Promises
Musk first brought up the idea back in September 2022. He tweeted that the Cybertruck would be waterproof enough to “serve briefly as a boat” and move through rivers, lakes, and calm seas. A month later, he added that an electric propeller on the tow hitch or a smart wheel design could push it through water.
What It Can Do Now
When the Cybertruck started rolling out in late 2023, it didn’t have a “Boat Mode.” Instead, it came with “Wade Mode,” letting it drive through water up to 32 inches deep. That’s solid for an electric vehicle, but it’s not the same as floating or moving across water.
Owners Push the Limits
Some Cybertruck owners aren’t waiting for upgrades. The video Musk commented on showed one crossing a lake with no trouble. It’s caught attention, but experts say don’t try this too much.
With a little work, it should be able to cross some open water
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 1, 2025
Tesla builds its vehicles with water-resistant batteries and sealed parts, yet staying underwater too long could harm it.
A Look Ahead
Musk’s words fit Tesla’s habit of taking on big challenges, like self-driving tech or robots powered by AI. Will “Boat Mode” happen? No one knows yet. It’s the kind of bold move Tesla likes to make, though.
For now, Cybertruck owners can count on it handling rough ground and decently deep water. A fully amphibious electric vehicle? That’s still just an idea down the road.
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