Cybertruck and Jeep Wrangler Rubicon go head-to-head on Nevada’s Rocky Gap Road
- Rocky Gap Road in Nevada, US, is a difficult off-road trail
- It requires drivers to crawl over a ‘boulder field’
- Tesla Cybertruck EV goes head-to-head with Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
Published on Nov 06, 2024 at 4:36 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Nov 06, 2024 at 10:01 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
The Tesla Cybertruck is going head to head with the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon on one of the toughest off-roading courses in Nevada, US.
Nevada’s Rocky Gap Road is rated as a 7/10 difficulty.
Its rough terrain features erosion, rocky conditions, and a boulder field.
It’s designed to test even the toughest of vehicles.
DISCOVER SBX CARS: The global premium car auction platform powered by Supercar Blondie
Tesla Cybertruck vs Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
Usually, the hazardous terrain of the Rocky Gap Road, Nevada, is tackled by UTV, ATV, and rock crawl capable HCVs – like Jeeps.
The trail takes drivers to Bridge Mountain and Ice Cube Canyon.
The most difficult section? A quarter mile of ‘boulder field’ that requires ‘crawling’.
Despite this, adventure enthusiast and YouTuber, Celessence, was determined to brave it.
The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is a 3.6L V6 four-wheel-drive.
It boasts 10.8-inch ground clearance and 33-inch tires.
With flexible suspension and locking differentials, it’s known for handling rock crawling with ease.
Meanwhile, the Tesla Cybertruck is an all-wheel-drive electric vehicle with an 800V battery.
It has a clearance of 8-10 inches off the ground, which can rise to 17 inches with modifications, plus 33.5-inch tires.
We know that the Cybertruck dominates dirt roads – but its ability to tackle rocky and bouldered terrain will be a true test.
What it can handle? Mud.
One video actually shows the Cybertruck conquering a muddy obstacle and rescuing a trapped off-road vehicle.
One man even created his own off-road Cybertruck from scratch.
The off-road results
As predicted, the Cybertruck struggles with precise maneuvering when it reaches the boulder field.
The Cybertruck driver uses electric mode to conserve the EV’s battery, but the terrain continues to be a challenge.
The Rubicon, on the other hand, navigates it with ease due to its flexible suspension and locked differentials providing superior traction.
While both EV and hybrid make it to the finish line, the Rubicon is the clear winner due to its ability to handle the more challenging off-road terrain.
London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
