Cybertruck driver tries out new ‘Wade mode’ in lake – it doesn’t end well

The Cybertruck driver was arrested after intentionally driving the vehicle into the lake (Picture: @GrapevinePolice)

A Cybertruck driver took his new motor for a spin to test a new feature but it backfired spectacularly.

Jimmy Jack McDaniel plunged his new Tesla car into Grapevine Lake in North Texas on Monday.

The vehicle went down a boat ramp into the water. The Cybertruck quickly failed and took on water before becoming completely submerged.

After managing to escape with his passenger, he told police he intentionally drove the vehicle into the lake to try and use its ‘Wade Mode’ feature.

He was arrested and charged with operating a vehicle in a closed section of a park or lake, having no valid boat registration and numerous water safety equipment violation...