Tesla’s innovative Cybertruck continues to capture public interest, particularly with its remarkable aquatic capabilities. Recently, on April 1, 2025, a captivating video shared by @SawyerMerritt on X showcased the Cybertruck effortlessly gliding across Lake Grapevine in Texas, emphasizing its Wade Mode feature.
Understanding Wade Mode: Cybertruck’s Aquatic Feature
The Wade Mode enables the Cybertruck to traverse water up to 32.5 inches deep (2.7 feet), enhancing its versatility in off-road scenarios. This feature raises the vehicle’s suspension to its highest point while utilizing an air compressor to create a seal that protects its 123 kWh battery from water exposure.
To further secure the vehicle’s integrity, the battery pack is pressurized to prevent water ingress, ensuring reliable performance. A user-friendly interface prompts drivers about the activation of Wade Mode, which requires ten minutes to engage and has an automatic deactivation after 30 minutes. The warning provided reads:
“Raises ride height and pressurizes battery when driving through water. Water levels should not exceed the top of the bumper… Proceed at your own risk. May take up to 10 minutes to activate and has a time limit of 30 minutes, at which point it will automatically deactivate.”
Lars Moravy, Tesla’s Vice President of Vehicle Engineering, offered insights into this advanced feature, referring to the innovative technology as the “scuba pack.”This system utilizes the vehicle’s air suspension to maintain positive pressure within the battery compartment, significantly enhancing its resistance to water damage.
“We have new technology. We call it the scuba pack. We took the air suspension system to actually pressurize the battery. You know water and batteries don’t really get along. That happens with the push of a button, forcing air into the pack. It is a sealed pack to keep the water out. It is just some positive pressure to keep any of those leak points or flood points,”said Moravy.
In the viral post, the 43-second video illustrates the Cybertruck floating gracefully before making its way back to solid ground. The original user’s assertion claimed the Cybertruck could navigate waters up to 31 inches deep, but they noted the water appeared deeper in the footage:
“Someone took their Cybertruck into Lake Grapevine in Texas. The Cybertruck can drive in water up to 31 inches deep using Wade Mode, which uses a technology Tesla calls the scuba pack, where it uses the truck’s built-in air suspension to pressurize the battery. However, this video looks deeper than 31″lol,”the user remarked.
As of now, no comments have been made by Tesla CEO Elon Musk regarding this viral event, and details about the ownership of the Cybertruck remain unclear.
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