--- title: "Tesla Cybertruck Owner Discovers Unexplained ‘Wade Mode’ Buried in Settings" description: "A Tesla Cybertruck owner posted a photo on social media of an unexplained \"Wade Mode\" on the car's infotainment screen." date: "2023-12-10" modified: "2023-12-10" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/tesla-cybertruck-owner-discovers-unexplained-wade-mode-buried-in-settings" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Tesla News" tags: - "Cybertruck" - "Electric Vehicle" - "Tesla" --- # Tesla Cybertruck Owner Discovers Unexplained ‘Wade Mode’ Buried in Settings ![]() *Nic Cruz Patane* The [Tesla ]()Cybertruck reveal was one of the most hotly anticipated car reveals in history and, love it or hate it, Elon Musk's low-polygon pickup is an attention-magnet. So why does the world have to find out about the Cybertruck's mysterious "Wade Mode" from *X* (formerly *Twitter*) user [Nic Cruz Patane](), instead of during its reveal? Patane posted a photo of what seems to be an off-road vehicle settings menu on the [Cybertruck]()'s infotainment screen. There are a few different setting adjustments, such as "Off-Road Mode," another mode that's blocked by Patane's finger (Articulation Mode maybe?), "Handling Balance," "Stability Assist," and the aforementioned "Wade Mode." The description for the latter reads: "Raises ride height and pressurizes battery when driving through water." https://twitter.com/niccruzpatane/status/1732424222360945072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1732424222360945072%7Ctwgr%5E5dfadca15e2c0ebf964ebe80422a2104bcbe668a%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2F2023%2F12%2F08%2Ftesla-cybertruck-wade-mode-lifts-the-truck-pressurizes-battery-for-water%2F During the Cybertruck's presentation, there was nothing said about its ability to pressurize the battery and wade through deep water. Last year, Elon Musk claimed the Cybertruck would be able to float and act as a boat capable of crossing "rivers, lakes & even seas that aren’t too choppy." There's no explanation on how the Cybertruck can pressurize its battery, why it needs to, or if it can really float enough to cross a river but hey at least the mode is on the screen, right? For reference, the electric[ Rivian R1T ]()pickup is capable of wading in three feet of water and there's no word of it pressurizing its battery. Of course, to wade in deep water, the R1T should be in its off-road driving mode, to raise the ride height, but it doesn't say anything about battery pressurization. Electric vehicle batteries are typically already sealed from water, so the Cybertruck's supposed on-demand pressurization raises some questions. ![]() **Tesla** The other interesting setting from this photo is the Handling Balance slider, which adjusts front-to-rear. Is that the electric powertrain's torque split? That'd be interesting if owners could specifically choose the exact torque bias between its axles and could be helpful in certain off-road situations. Maybe after this photo is spread around more Tesla or Musk will comment and provide some clarification on the Cybertruck's wade mode and how it pressurizes its battery. Maybe we'll even find out more about its supposed seafaring capabilities. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.co*m ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()