Tesla Cybertruck stuck for days after attempting extreme 22-mile California off-road trail famed for difficulty
Published on Aug 12, 2025 at 1:26 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Aug 12, 2025 at 8:24 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
A Tesla Cybertruck got stuck in the middle of nowhere in California after failing the Rubicon Trail.
The 22-mile route in the Sierra Nevada mountain range is kind of like the Nürburgring of off-roading.
In that it’s iconic, but also challenging.
Clearly, this Cybertruck owner underestimated the challenge.
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The Rubicon Trail isn’t for the faint of heart
The Rubicon Trail is a 22-mile route located in the California section of the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
Just like Germany’s Nürburgring, the trail is often used as an unofficial proving ground by both private individuals and manufacturers.
And, like the Nürburgring, it mustn’t be underestimated.
This Tesla Cybertruck owner, though, clearly did just that.
Based on a video shared by Cybertruckco, a company that specializes in Cybertruck accessories, it looks like the truck got stuck after driving over a large boulder it couldn’t clear.
It was eventually rescued, but people in the comments have not been kind about it, with many blaming the driver’s recklessness, and others blaming the truck.
“I was there. He got pulled over every single obstacle without exception, ran out of batteries. It took so much gasoline [to rescue it]. It was a wildly irresponsible trail run,” a user commented.
“I like that truck and I still admit it has no business on the Rubicon and is a huge pain for everyone else,” another wrote.
“Definitely doesn’t belong on the trails,” a third echoed.
Is Tesla Cybertruck actually good at off-roading?
The truck is a controversial vehicle, and people either love it or loathe it.
This also means ‘haters’ are always looking for opportunities to criticize it, while owners and fans of this EV truck are eager to prove it is a capable off-roader.
The good news is there’s plenty of evidence to keep both camps happy.
We’ve seen videos that prove that it can be a great off-roader.
And we’ve also seen videos of it getting stuck and having to be rescued by internal combustion trucks.
But the boot has also been on the other foot because it’s sometimes been seen rescuing other trucks.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
