California man brings custom Tesla build to the SEMA Show and reveals the two questions everyone kept asking
Published on Nov 15, 2026 at 7:01 AM (UTC-5)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Nov 15, 2026 at 7:01 AM (UTC-5)
Edited by
Mason Jones
This California man has revealed the two questions people were asking him at SEMA after he showed up with his custom Tesla.
Creator Cyber Hooligan has been working on this for quite some time.
It’s somewhere between a Cybertruck and a car from Grand Theft Auto.
And as you might expect, attendees at SEMA were bursting with questions upon laying eyes on it.
This custom Tesla has been a long time in the making
What is the build exactly?
It’s effectively a Tesla Model S Plaid wearing the skin of a Cybertruck.
This vehicle uses the high performance drive units of the donor sedan to power a bespoke body that lacks doors or a traditional roof.
It took a long while to complete, but the team finally got it done earlier this year, after 3D-scanning a hood.
Don’t be mistaken – this wasn’t their first rodeo.
They have done a project like this before, just take a look at their ‘Cyber Roadster’.
But now that it was done, it was time for the people at SEMA to feast their eyes on it.
And according to the Cyber Hooligan, there were two questions that kept coming their way.
Question Number One: Does It Move?
Yes, the Cyber Plaid does move – this isn’t merely a model to be gawked at.
In videos shared online, it’s shown in motion, with a Grand Theft Auto VI themed print on full display.
Vice City would be proud to have this sharp-edged cruiser on its streets.
Question Number Two: Is It Electric?
While this question might strike some people as strange, it makes sense.
After all, Tesla has built its entire empire around electric cars.
It would surely run contrary to what the brand is it to turn the car into a gas car, right?
Admittedly, they do exist out there – as the world’s first V8 Tesla demonstrates.
But no, the Cyber Plaid is staying true to its EV roots.
This custom Tesla won a lot of praise online
While we don’t know for sure what people at SEMA said in response to this creation, people on Instagram were very impressed.
Amid the flame emojis, some people spoke up about their admiration.
“This car would be awesome in GTA 6,” one wrote.
“Coolest thing at SEMA this year,” another said.
“Looks like if Tesla and Lambo had a baby,” a third person commented.
It takes some doing to stand out at SEMA, which is effectively Disneyland for car enthusiasts.
This year alone saw Paul Walker’s formerly wrecked Yenko Camaro and the world’s first widebody Lamborghini Temerario.
The most iconic cars to ever appear at SEMA
The Hoonicon RTR (2014): Built by Vaughn Gittin Jr.’s RTR team and Hoonigan for Ken Block, arguably the most viral SEMA reveal in history.
‘Tantrum’ 1970 Dodge Charger (2015): SpeedKore redefined carbon fiber work with Tantrum, which would later appear in The Fate of the Furious (2017).
‘Fugu Z’ (2015): Built by Sung Kang alongside GReddy and Rocket Bunny, this former 1973 Datsun 240Z features an aggressive widebody kit and would go on to be immortalized in Gran Turismo Sport.
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Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
