Nouvelles expériences remettant en question la capacité du Cybertruck à résister aux balles
Elon Musk has always boasted that Tesla Cybertruck trucks are bulletproof, but a recent video has raised doubts about this claim after an unexpected test.
In the video, user Dante Cole aimed a gun at the back of the Cybertruck, which is estimated to be worth about $100,000, and then fired. The surprise came when the bullet made a clear hole in the structure, causing Cole to scream and step back, putting his hands on his head, indicating that he did not expect such a result. The person filming the video burst into laughter, commenting « I don’t think it’s bulletproof, » highlighting a significant gap between Musk’s statements and reality.
It is worth noting that Musk had confirmed about five years ago that the Cybertruck was bulletproof. Despite the company’s failure during the truck’s initial unveiling when its « bulletproof » glass shattered in front of the audience, this did not stop some truck owners from attempting to test these claims.
In a second attempt, Cole fired from a closer distance, but this time the bullet did not penetrate the structure completely, only leaving a scratch on the metal side of the truck.
These experiments have been repeated, with many people making similar attempts to assess the Cybertruck’s ability to resist bullets. Last May, YouTuber Zack Nelson, owner of the JerryRigEverything channel, posted a video showing the firing of different weapons at the Cybertruck. While the truck withstood shots from a 9mm pistol and a .22 rifle, shots from a .17 rifle and an AR-15 caused significant damage.
The Cybertruck is made of a stainless steel alloy, and although it can withstand low-speed bullets like pistols, high-speed bullets from assault rifles like the AR-15 may cause significant damage. Musk’s previous claims that the truck can function as a boat have not been proven true yet, raising questions about the accuracy of those claims.
On the other hand, experts warn of the risks of firing at metal structures from close range, as this may cause the bullets to ricochet, posing a significant danger to those conducting the test.
