Elon Musk Says Cybertruck “Waterproof Sufficient” To Cross Lakes, Seas

Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to Twitter on Thursday to share new particulars concerning the Cybertruck. Musk tweeted that the truck could be “waterproof sufficient” to “briefly” perform as a ship.

This is not the primary time Musk has tweeted concerning the Cybertruck’s aquatic capabilities. In April 2020, Musk posted on the social media web site that the truck would “float for awhile.” However Musk’s hydrophilic tendencies return even additional when he posted that that Mannequin S was additionally able to turning into a ship for “brief durations of time,” however it was one thing that the corporate didn’t suggest anybody try. Thrust would have come from wheel rotation, although.

Musk now says that the Cybertruck could be able to crossing rivers, lakes, and seas that are not too uneven. Nevertheless, it is unclear how crossing one thing as important as a sea jives with the primary a part of the tweet. “Waterproof sufficient” and “serve briefly” aren’t phrases typically related to seaworthy vessels. Musk adopted that tweet with one other stating that the Cybertruck wants the aptitude so it may cross the channel to South Padre Island in Texas.

Tesla revealed the Cybertruck in November 2019, introducing the world to the sharp-edged, triangular truck with Armor glass that shattered in the course of the reveal. The automaker rolled out an up to date model of the truck earlier this 12 months, exhibiting a number of adjustments and enhancements. For instance, Tesla made the rear glass electronically retractable and relocated the side-view cameras.

The truck was presupposed to enter manufacturing in late 2021, however that deadline got here and went with out a truck rolling off the meeting line. Manufacturing was pushed to late 2022, however that is not taking place. As a substitute, manufacturing is slated to start in early 2023.

Vehicles and SUVs being able to fording water is not new, with the Jeep Wrangler, Ford Bronco, and others highlighting the aptitude. However turning a truck right into a functioning boat is a distinct process. Water and steel do not combine, and saltwater is extremely corrosive. Tesla has made daring claims up to now, and we’ll must see if this one involves fruition as soon as Cybertruck manufacturing begins.