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Tesla Cybertruck owners share insights after Hurricane Helene encounter
Amidst the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, a number of Tesla Cybertruck owners in Florida have shared videos showing how their all-electric pickup trucks managed to hold up to the Category 4 storm. Most of the videos from the EV owners indicated that the Cybertrucks proved quite capable against the storm’s floodwaters.
Hurricane Helene ravaged the southeastern United States when it made landfall on Thursday. As per the Associated Press, 44 deaths have been reported in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia as of writing. Moody’s Analytics estimated that the property damage from the storm could range from between $15 billion to $26 billion.
A number of Tesla owners who were in areas affected by Hurricane Helene opted to share some updates about their experience. One owner, Calvin Hudson, who lives 40 minutes south of Tampa, shared a couple of images showing the floodwaters in his area being handled by his Cybertruck’s Wade Mode. The Tesla owner noted in later comments that a lot of people got flooded in his area.
NEWS: Some Cybertruck owners in Florida are using Wade Mode after Category 4 Hurricane Helene (up to 140 mph winds) made landfall tonight.
— Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) September 27, 2024
Wade Mode uses the truck’s built-in air suspension to pressurize the battery, enabling it to drive in water up to 31" deep for 30 minutes.… pic.twitter.com/hVMuDKIF8b
Footage from CCTV cameras also showed a Tesla Cybertruck traversing moving floodwaters as Hurricane Helene was hitting the state. The video was brief and it’s not clear if the vehicle had its Wade Mode engaged, but it was clear that the all-electric pickup truck was able to drive through the moving floodwaters just fine.
Yes, we got a CYBERTRUCK driving out in the outer bands of Helene. Classic Florida moment. @MaxVelocityWX pic.twitter.com/hBWIBxWVP3
— James Pettus (@PettusWX) September 26, 2024
Other Tesla Cybertruck owners shared videos of their vehicles reportedly operating after Hurricane Helene had passed. One such video, which was posted on social media platform X, showed a Cybertruck driving over a fairly large puddle of water with ease.
The storm has passed through central Florida. Cyber Truck pushes through the puddles with ease! pic.twitter.com/G3NSrOP4in
— Don Browning (@donbrowning42) September 28, 2024
Posts in online forums such as the Cybertruck Owners Club and a number of Tesla Cybertruck Facebook groups also indicate that the all-electric pickup truck’s PowerShare feature became invaluable to owners during the height of Hurricane Helene’s wrath. As shared by numerous Cybertruck owners online, their vehicle’s PowerShare should provide their homes with enough energy to run their appliances for days.
Cybertruck owner caught in Hurricane Helene in Florida:
— Nic Cruz Patane (@niccruzpatane) September 27, 2024
“My entire neighbourhood last power and just for me was able to have my entire house on this is priceless I think foundation series worth every penny” pic.twitter.com/00gH7t6OO5
That being said, not all Cybertrucks seem to have weathered Hurricane Helene without any damages. An image posted in a Facebook group showed a Cybertruck and a Tesla Model Y being submerged in the storm’s floodwaters. Both vehicles would most certainly be totaled considering the height of the floodwaters that hit the area.
— Nic Cruz Patane (@niccruzpatane) September 27, 2024
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Tesla owner highlights underrated benefit of FSD Supervised

Elon Musk has been pretty open about the idea of FSD being the difference maker for Tesla’s future.
If Tesla succeeds in achieving FSD, it could become the world’s most valuable company. If it doesn’t, then the company would not be able to reach its optimum potential.
FSD Supervised’s safety benefits:
- But even if FSD is still not perfect today, FSD Supervised is already making a difference on the roads today.
- This was highlighted in Tesla’s Q4 2024 Vehicle Safety Report.
- As per Tesla, it recorded one crash for every 5.94 million miles driven in which drivers were using Autopilot technology.
- For comparison, the most recent data available from the NHTSA and FHWA (from 2023) showed that there was one automobile crash every 702,000 miles in the United States.
This morning, Tesla FSD proved to be an absolute godsend. I had to take my brother-in-law to the hospital in Sugar Land, TX, which is 40 miles away, at the ungodly hour of 4 AM. Both of us were exhausted, and he was understandably anxious about the surgery.
— JC Christopher (@JohnChr08117285) January 29, 2025
The convenience of…
FSD user’s tale:
- As per an FSD user’s post on social media platform X, FSD Supervised was able to help him drive a relative to a medical facility safely even if he was exhausted.
- During the trip, the driver only had to monitor FSD Supervised’s performance to make sure the Tesla operated safely.
- In a vehicle without FSD, such a trip with an exhausted driver would have been quite dangerous.
- “This morning, Tesla FSD proved to be an absolute godsend. I had to take my brother-in-law to the hospital in Sugar Land, TX, which is 40 miles away, at the ungodly hour of 4 AM. Both of us were exhausted, and he was understandably anxious about the surgery.
- “The convenience of sending the hospital’s address directly from my iPhone to my Tesla while still inside my house, then just a single button press once inside, and 40 miles later we were precisely in front of the hospital’s admissions area.This experience really underscores just how transformative this technology can be for society,” Tesla owner JC Christopher noted in his post.


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Tesla Optimus “stars” in incredible fanmade action short film

There are few things that prove an enthusiast’s love towards a company more than a dedicated short film. This was highlighted recently when YouTube’s SoKrispyMedia posted a 10-minute action movie starring Optimus, Tesla’s humanoid robot, as well as several of the company’s most iconic products.
The video:
- Shot like a Hollywood action flick, the video featured a rather humorous plot involving a group of thieves that mistakenly targeted a Tesla Model 3 driver.
- The Model 3 driver then ended up speaking to Tesla for assistance, and some high-octane and high-speed hijinks ensued.
- While the short film featured several Tesla products like the Model 3, Superchargers, and the Cybertruck, it is Optimus that truly stole the show.
- Optimus served several roles in the short film, from an assistant in a Tesla office to a “robocop” enforcer that helped out the Model 3 driver.
Future Robo-cop @Tesla_Optimus
— SOKRISPYMEDIA (@sokrispymedia) January 12, 2025
full video: https://t.co/TXpSRhcP5K pic.twitter.com/YFHZ7siAP7
Cool inside jokes:
- The best Tesla videos are those that show an in-depth knowledge of the company, and SoKrispyMedia definitely had it.
- From the opening scenes alone, the video immediately poked fun at TSLA traders, the large number of gray Tesla owners, and the fact that many still do not understand Superchargers.
- The video even poked fun at Tesla’s software updates, as well as how some Tesla drivers use Autopilot or other features without reading the fine print in the company’s release notes.
- The video ended with a tour de force of references to Elon Musk products, from the Tesla Cybertruck to the Boring Company Not-a-Flamethrower, which was released back in 2018.
Check out SoKrispyMedia’s Tesla action short film in the video below.
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Tesla releases Cybertruck metal key card—because why not?

Tesla definitely seems to be determined to release the coolest lineup of accessories for its coolest vehicle. As could be seen in an update to the Tesla Shop, the electric vehicle maker has now launched a metal key card for the Cybertruck—because why not?
Cybertruck keys:
- The Cybertruck, similar to Tesla’s other vehicles, is shipped with a regular key card.
- The vehicle could also be accessed and locked through a phone key.
- As per the Cybertruck’s Owner’s Manual, the all-electric pickup truck is capable of supporting a total of 19 keys.


The Cybertruck’s Metal Key Card:
- Tesla’s Cybertruck Metal Key Card functions much like the vehicle’s regular key card, but it is finished using premium stainless steel
- As per Tesla’s description of the item:
- “Convenient, durable, versatile. The Cybertruck Metal Key Card is a premium stainless-steel alternative to our traditional plastic key cards, making it easy to access your Cybertruck without your Phone Key. Ideal for when your phone is unavailable or when sharing your vehicle with a friend or valet.”
- The Cybertruck Metal Key Card costs $60.
- In comparison, the Cybertruck’s regular key card is sold for $40.
- The Cybertruck Metal Key Card comes with the metal key card itself, as well as a bifold key card wallet.

Tesla Cybertruck merch push:
- Being the company’s most eye-catching vehicle, it is no surprise that that Tesla has been releasing quite a lot of merchandise inspired by the all-electric pickup truck.
- These include a $250 levitating Cybertruck model, as well as a $35 Cybertruck wind-up racer, both of which are out of stock.
- Tesla also sells the $35 “CyberMug,” a $40 “CyberStein,” and a $50 “CyberVessel.”
- Other Cybertruck-inspired merchandise are the $60 Cyberwhistle Stealth, and the $50 CyberOpener.


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