Tesla Cybertruck's towing power put to the test as driver attempts to haul an 8,000lb boat
- Arizona-based driver put Tesla Cybertruck to ultimate towing challenge
- The Foundation Series has dual motors and an 11,000lbs towing capacity
- It was tested towing an 8,000lbs boat to a lake
Published on Mar 09, 2025 at 12:00 AM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Mar 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
We know the Tesla Cybertruck has both pros and cons, but this Arizona-based driver decided to put one to the ultimate towing challenge.
The Tesla Cybertruck Foundation Series has a dual motor and 11,000lbs towing capacity.
It was tested towing an 8,000lbs Centurion RI 245 boat complete with Predator Power Tower.
Will it get the vessel down to Lake Powell without a hitch?
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The Tesla Cybertruck towing challenge
It was Blake Wasden of SUNNI Days boating YouTube channel’s first time behind the wheel of the EV.
The channel centers around boating safely after the death of his six-year-old daughter Sunni in a boating accident.
He states that the four-wheel steering and digital controls require a steep learning curve but untimately made the job easier.
The Tesla Cybertruck was able to detect the trailer and make adjustments for trailer brake gain and towing settings.
However, while the futuristic truck had no traction issues pulling the boat out of the water, minor slippage did happen on the first attempt of a wooden boat ramp.
Then it was time to get going.
The EV pick-up’s performance
First up, turning off auto-tilt mirrors significantly improved Wasden’s limited side-mirror visibility.
“One downside: the mirrors don’t extend far enough to see past the boat very well,” he said.
The Cybertruck’s trailer handling was highly responsive, and the open tunnel cover thankfully didn’t impact performance.
On the higher speeds of highways and freeways, the truck’s regenerative braking reduced the need for manual braking.
“Regenerative braking is a game changer when towing—it’s so smooth, and you barely need to use the brakes,” he said.
Despite its weight, the truck allowed Wasden to feel the trailer’s presence, unlike some heavier-duty trucks.
The Tesla Cybertruck had no issues accelerating up hills or passing other vehicles while towing.
“It’s kind of crazy that an electric truck can tow this much weight and still feel this effortless,” he said.
“The acceleration is still insane, even with all this weight behind us.”
The suspension was not as stiff as a traditional ¾-ton truck, making the ride feel slightly more affected by the trailer.
Unlike many manufacturers, Tesla’s manual did not specify a requirement for a weight distribution hitch over 5,000lbs.
With the EV’s range being seriously shortened when towing, the Cybertruck’s navigation system calculated charging stops required for the journey with estimated charging points and durations displayed.
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All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”
