Texas Man Arrested After Driving Tesla Cybertruck Into Grapevine Lake

A Texas man was arrested after driving his Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake in an attempt to test the vehicle's "Wade Mode" feature, according to local police. The incident occurred Monday evening near the Katies Woods Boat Ramp.

Officers responded to a report of a vehicle in the water and found the distinctive electric pickup truck partially submerged near the shoreline. The driver, identified by authorities as Jimmy Jack McDaniel, told police he intentionally entered the lake to use the Wade Mode capability. The feature is designed to help the truck navigate shallow water by temporarily increasing its ride height and adjusting other systems.

Police said the Cybertruck became disabled and began taking on water. The driver and any passengers exited the vehicle, and no injuries were reported. Crews from the Grapevine Fire Department assisted in recovering the truck from the lake using a wrecker.

McDaniel now faces multiple charges, including operating a vehicle in a closed section of a park, lacking valid boat registration, and violating water safety regulations. He told one local news outlet that he had driven the truck in water several times before, including in the Atlantic...