Tesla Cybertruck Driver Arrested After Driving into Lake to Use 'Wade Mode', Police Say A man's ill fated attempt to use his Tesla Cybertruck's "wade mode" feature in a Texas lake has ended with an arrest, highlighting the perils of hubris and poor judgment.
On Monday, Grapevine Police Department officers responded to a call about a partially submerged vehicle on Grapevine Lake, where they found the driver had intentionally driven into the water.
The incident raises questions about the marketing and design choices behind Tesla's luxury electric pickup truck, which boasts a price tag upwards of $70,000.