California man told to 'just buy an F150' after sharing his Tesla Cybertruck towing fail that left him 'very disappointed'

A Tesla Cybertruck towing fail left one California owner frustrated, with many insisting he should have bought an F150 instead.

The Cybertruck owner said he expected the all-electric pickup to handle the job with ease, but one unexpected issue quickly changed his mind.

After taking to social media to explain what happened, plenty of people offered their own opinions on the truck’s towing abilities.

Many even suggested he should swap it for one of Ford’s best-known pickups instead.

Tesla Cybertruck towing fail leaves owner ‘very disappointed’

The Tesla Cybertruck has been praised for its futuristic design, impressive performance, and headline-grabbing towing capacity.

Tesla says the electric pickup can tow up to 11,000lbs when properly equipped, making it one of the most capable EV trucks on the market.

But as many owners have discovered, maximum towing figures do not always tell the whole story.

A California Cybertruck owner recently shared his experience on a Cybertruck owner Facebook group after using the truck to tow a trailer, explaining that he was ‘very disappointed’ by the results.

While the truck handled the weight itself without any major issues, the biggest problem was off-road mode.

The owner explained that while towing a trailer loaded with firewood, the Cybertruck wouldn’t let him activate Off-Road Mode, leaving him struggling for traction while reversing up a hill.

He said the truck spun its tires, began sliding when he braked, and temporarily lost steering control, forcing him to accelerate to avoid hitting a nearby structure.

People told the California man to ‘just buy an F150’ instead

The post quickly attracted attention online, with plenty of commenters weighing in on whether electric trucks are currently suited to serious towing.

One commenter kept their advice simple, writing: “Just buy an F150.”

Others defended the Cybertruck, with one commenter saying: “Once in off-road mode, there’s an option for off-throttle to be Roll or Stop.

“The CT has better brakes than any of my previous trucks, but I got going faster than I wanted one time down steep/rocky dirt.

“Setting to Stop in similar situations worked much better for me after I found it”.

Despite the criticism, many owners continue to enjoy the Cybertruck for everyday driving, where its towing fail is less of an issue.

The discussion highlights one of the biggest debates surrounding electric pickups as manufacturers continue improving the EV’s towing capacity.

For now, drivers who tow regularly may still need to carefully weigh the convenience of an EV that also tows against a proper tow truck.