In Grapevine, Texas, a 70-year-old man named Jimmy McDaniel was arrested after he drove his Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake, claiming he wanted to test the vehicle's 'Wade Mode' feature. This mode, according to Tesla's owner's manual, is intended for shallow bodies of water with a maximum depth of 32 inches, whereas Grapevine Lake reaches depths of up to 65 feet. The incident occurred at Katie's Woods Park Boat Ramp, where the water near the shore is shallow but quickly deepens. Fortunately, McDaniel and his passengers escaped without injury, but the Cybertruck became submerged and inoperable. Local authorities were called to assist in retrieving the vehicle. McDaniel faced misdemeanor charges for operating a vehicle in a closed area and several water safety violations. This is not the first incident involving a Cybertruck in the lake; in 2025, a similar event was captured on video, prompting a response from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who suggested that with modifications, the Cybertruck could navigate open water. However, Tesla has clarified that the Wade Mode is not suitable for deep water.