Man’s first time driving Tesla Cybertruck he tries to put it the ultimate towing challenge by towing 8000lb 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 04, 2025 at 4:28 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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London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness, and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the senior content writer and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms, and coveted brands. When her OOO is on from writing about cars and heading up on-site SEO you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym, or exploring the city she loves.
