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He wanted to drive his car through shallow water, but didn't expect one thing. It all ended ingloriously
A man who wanted to test the performance of an electric Tesla car drove through the shallows of a lake in Texas. The police soon arrested him, and the story made headlines.
TL;DR
- A man drove his Tesla Cybertruck into a lake to test its 'Wade mode'.
- He was arrested by police for driving in a closed part of the lake and other water safety violations.
- Authorities stated that while the Cybertruck can handle shallow freshwater, such actions can cause legal and safety problems in Texas.
- The partially submerged vehicle was removed by a rescue team.
- The Cybertruck's 'Wade mode' allows it to drive through water up to 81.5 cm deep.
- Tesla's manual advises drivers to assess water depth and warns that water damage is not covered by the warranty.