A driver was arrested after driving a Cybertruck into lake to test the vehicle’s “Wade Mode” feature, according to police
GRAPEVINE, Texas — Grapevine police have arrested the driver of a Tesla Cybertruck who went into Grapevine Lake Monday night.
Police said just before 8 p.m. Monday, officers were called to Katie’s Woods Park Boat Ramp, where a Tesla Cybertruck was in the water, near the shore.
According to a press release, the driver told officers he intentionally drove into the lake to use the vehicle’s “Wade Mode” feature. The truck became disabled and started taking on water.
Everyone in the truck was able to get out safely before the Grapevine Fire Department Water Rescue Team helped get the truck out of the lake.
The driver, who was not identified by police, was arrested and charged with operation of a vehicle in a closed section of park/lake, no valid boat registration, and numerous water safety equipment violations. He remains jailed, according to police.