Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA fleet of Tesla Cyber Trucks (Reuters)A Cybertruck driver, Jimmy Jack McDaniel, was arrested in Texas after intentionally driving his vehicle into Grapevine Lake. McDaniel, 70, stated he used Tesla’s “Wade Mode” feature, which allows the electric truck to drive through shallow water. The Cybertruck became disabled and took on water, leading McDaniel and his passengers to abandon the vehicle. He faces charges including Operation of Vehicle in Closed Section of Park/Lake and numerous water safety equipment violations. Police warned that driving vehicles into freshwater areas can create legal and safety concerns, and Tesla advises drivers to assess water depth, noting water damage is not covered by warranty. In fullCybertruck driver arrested after he’s accused of driving into lake using Tesla’s ‘Wade Mode’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Why a Tesla driver was arrested for driving into a lake
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA fleet of Tesla Cyber Trucks (Reuters)A Cybertruck driver, Jimmy Jack McDaniel, was arrested in Texas after intentionally driving his vehicle into Grapevine Lake. McDaniel, 70, stated he used Tesla’s “Wade Mode” feature, which allows the electric truck to drive through shallow water. The Cybertruck became disabled and took on water, leading McDaniel and his passengers to abandon the vehicle. He faces charges including Operation of Vehicle in Closed Section of Park/Lake and numerous water safety equipment violations. Police warned that driving vehicles into freshwater areas can create legal and safety concerns, and Tesla advises drivers to assess water depth, noting water damage is not covered by warranty. In fullCybertruck driver arrested after he’s accused of driving into lake using Tesla’s ‘Wade Mode’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
