Texas man arrested after allegedly driving Tesla Cybertruck into lake to test 'Wade Mode': police

A Texas man was arrested after intentionally driving a Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake in August 2025 to test the vehicle’s 'Wade Mode,' but the truck became disabled and partially submerged. Passengers escaped unharmed and emergency crews recovered the vehicle; the driver faces charges including operating a vehicle in a closed area and water safety violations. The article notes Tesla markets the Cybertruck’s off‑road capabilities and warns drivers to avoid conditions beyond the vehicle’s limits. Market impact: this is a reputational and safety incident that could draw local enforcement attention and reinforce cautionary messaging around off‑road claims, but it is unlikely to have a material near‑term effect on TSLA shares absent broader regulatory action, recalls, or a pattern of similar incidents.