Tesla Cybertruck Prototype Struggles in Snow, Rescued by Ford Truck
Ford CEO Jim Farley invites Tesla CEO Elon Musk to collaborate on 48-volt EV architecture following incident
- Tesla's Cybertruck prototype was seen struggling with off-road driving in the snow, requiring a Ford Super Duty truck to pull it out. The incident was captured in a video that has been circulating online.
- Ford CEO Jim Farley shared the video and clarified that it was not an advertisement, but a real occurrence. He also took the opportunity to invite Tesla CEO Elon Musk to collaborate on 48-volt EV architecture.
- The Cybertruck in the video was marked as a 'Release Candidate,' indicating that it was a prototype and not a production model.
- Tesla is reportedly testing a 'Wade Mode' for the Cybertruck that pressurizes the battery pack to allow the vehicle to drive through water.
- Despite the incident, Tesla continues to market the Cybertruck as an off-road capable vehicle.