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The Tesla Cybertruck is finally getting an off-road mode via an over-the-air software update, allowing early owners of the monstrous electric truck to finally get granular 4×4-style features that were promised from the start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The news comes via a post by Tesla\u2019s Cybertruck account on X<\/a>, which shared an image of the Off-Road Mode screen with different settings, options for locking differentials, the ability to turn off rear steering, and more. Off-Road Mode has two main settings: Overland Mode for consistent handling and better traction on rock, gravel, snow, and sand, plus a Baja Mode that improves balance and \u201chandles more freely.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Wes Morrill, whose X profile lists them as the lead Cybertruck engineer, also posted some more details<\/a> about the update. Morrill notes the app allows for a quick look at the vitals of the car, on-board camera feeds you can swipe through, as well as one-touch controls for the off-road features.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Cybertruck owners can even get quick access to Wade Mode that raises the truck to handle deep water situations \u2014 which is not covered under warranty despite CEO Elon Musk\u2019s saying for years that the Model S and the Cybertruck can act like a boat for short periods<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Tesla has also launched CyberTent mode, which levels the truck on horizon, runs the AC, keeps the tonneau cover open, and keeps the outlets powered. The feature is designed to work in conjunction with Tesla\u2019s ugly but functional Basecamp tent add-on. Tesla was selling the $3,000 kit to Cybertruck owners<\/a> for more than a month \u2014 before the software to fully utilize it was available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n