Tesla Cybertruck Proves It’s A Real Pickup

Some haters say the Tesla Cybertruck isn’t a real pickup because it supposedly can’t do truck things well. Now that the stainless steel contraption is in the hands of the public, we’re finally seeing what Elon’s dream can do. But one durability test is exposing just how tough and capable the Cybertruck is.

You could sit where President Bill Clinton did.

No, we’re not talking about Consumer Reports but instead a much more reliable source, YouTuber WhistlinDiesel. That’s right, he’s once again torturing his poor Cybertruck while putting a Ford F-150 through the same tests in the name of fairness.

While the tests aren’t exactly scientific or even all that well thought out (honestly, some seem spontaneous) we think they might provide an interesting insight into real world performance for the all-electric pickup.

One test involves the Tesla hauling a pallet of cinderblocks off-road. Of course, that exceeds the truck’s payload capacity, even though a Toyota Sienna might be able to handle the load, and the Cybertruck suffers as a result.

But the electric truck excels in a water crossing test, thanks to the new Baja mode Whistlin seems to really love. After all, it allows not only for the Cybertruck to power through mud and water better but also perform some tight smoky donuts on pavement. Is that a truck thing? Probably not, but it’s still cool.

It also works for dragging logs, mostly because they don’t fit in the small payload. All that torque sure is great at pulling things along, which is definitely a truck thing.

But, when they take the Tesla off a dirt jump, which is a truck thing people do, the Cybertruck goes into limp mode and won’t drive more than a few miles per hour. Some sort of “critical steering issue” triggered the whole thing.

The F-150 also had some issues, not even making it past the water test, so before anyone says the Tesla Cybertruck isn’t a real truck, show them this video and laugh. Because it is, obviously.

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