This isn’t the first time the Cybertruck has had trouble coming into contact with water. This car has broken down while driving through puddles, got stuck when trying to wade through rivers, and even had problems when going to wash the car.
Elon Musk is famous for his bold claims about the Cybertruck’s capabilities, from its ability to survive the apocalypse to The temporary act as a boat if the world is flooded. However, a recent video has raised doubts about the Cybertruck’s ability when the car became stuck on the shore of Lake Malé Košariská in Slovakia.
The Cybertruck in this incident is believed to be the first to appear in Slovakia. According to the Slovak Spectator, this car has been used to provide test rides for Tesla fans here. To demonstrate the possibility of vOvertaking the Cybertruck, the driver decided to drive it into Lake Malé Košariská, about a 20-minute drive from the capital Bratislava.
This lake is a popular swimming spot in summer, so it is considered an ideal place to check out the Musk’s father on Cybertruck’s ability to “transform into a boat”. However, when the wheels of the car began to sink into the water, things did not go as expected.
The Tesla electric car was trapped in the loose gravel at the bottom of the lake, the wheels spinning continuously but could not create enough traction to escape thewash water. Videos posted on social media show that the Cybertruck has repeatedly tried to “escape” the lake but has been unsuccessful.
Eventually, the truck needed the help of the people around him. They waded into the water and pushed the giant car off the shore. According to the Slovak Spectator, “many people had to help the car, dig gravel, put wooden planks under the wheels and push the car from behind.”
Although Elon Musk has affirmed the extraordinary capabilities of the Cybertruck, the incident at Lake Malé Košariská shows that there are many limitations when this car facing the water environment. However, these incidents are also part of the testing and improvement process. In the future, it is possible that Tesla will find a solution to overcome these problems and bring Cybertruck closer to its ambitious claims of Musk.