Tesla Cybertruck: In water, the SUV will float "for a while", assures Elon Musk

Elon Musk seems keen to make his retro-futuristic pickup a foolproof vehicle. Already touted as indestructible with his stainless steel skeleton, the boss announced he would even be able to float.

If the announcement had been made three weeks ago, the world would have cried April Fool's Day. But Elon Musk is serious when he announces that the Cybertruck, his electric pickup, will be able to float "for a while." "

Make the Cybertruck an indestructible vehicle

After a few quieter months, the Cybertruck is back in the spotlight with some welcome announcements for some and surprising for others. We told you about its reduced dimensions and the more horizontal line, we also told you that stainless steel would not be painted by Tesla, but that your vehicle would have to be covered with vinyl to change the color. . The last piece of information Elon Musk shared is more surprising: the Cybertruck will be able to float. Already in 2016, he announced the same for the Model S.

Hunter and fisherman, a worried internet user asked Elon Musk about the Cybertruck's ability to cross waterways. The Tesla boss replied that the electric pickup would even be able to "float for a while". Surprising for a vehicle that could exceed 3 tonnes. Here we are far from the limited off-road capabilities of the Model Y. Already a few days ago, the boss of Tesla announced that his engineers were reworking the air suspension to increase the height of the ground clearance.

The stated goal is to make the Cybertruck an indestructible vehicle. As we saw during the official presentation, its stainless steel body, also used by SpaceX rockets, easily withstands shocks. Now, without making it a real amphibious Cybertruck, Elon Musk wants to make it water resistant. It must be said that in this area the competition is


 tightening with the arrival of electric Jeep more efficient than thermal models or the Fisker Ocean which is adorned with a reinforced military dress.

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