California man pits Tesla Cybertruck against Chevy Silverado in tug-of-war for ultimate battle of electric vs diesel
Published on Sep 06, 2025 at 2:44 PM (UTC-4)
by Molly Davidson
Last updated on Sep 06, 2025 at 2:44 PM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
California YouTuber Cyber Hooligan decided to settle the ultimate driveway debate: Tesla Cybertruck vs Chevy Silverado in a tug-of-war.
Diesel muscle met electric torque.
But the Cybertruck’s software tapped out as soon as the strain hit, cutting power and rolling back.
Looks like Tesla built in safeguards to stop owners from wrecking their trucks in stunts like this. Which is smart. But also a buzzkill.
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With roles at TEXT Journal, Bowen Street Press, Onya Magazine, and Swine Magazine on her CV, Molly joined Supercar Blondie in June 2025 as a Junior Content Writer. Having experience across copyediting, proofreading, reference checking, and production, she brings accuracy, clarity, and audience focus to her stories spanning automotive, tech, and lifestyle news.
