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Tesla Cybertruck currently impassable on Rubicon Trail, later updated: Successful removal from the trail
The Tesla Cybertruck, a highly anticipated electric vehicle, faced significant difficulties while attempting a run on the Rubicon Trail, a notoriously challenging 22-mile off-road course in California known for testing vehicle toughness[1][5].
On Friday, the modified Cybertruck, equipped with upgraded bumpers front and rear, a 12,000-pound winch, rock sliders, and overland camping equipment, became stuck and broke down on a section called Cadillac Hill[2]. Despite these off-road enhancements, the Cybertruck struggled on the demanding rock-crawling and rugged terrain of the Rubicon Trail[3].
The incident drew attention to the Cybertruck's off-road capabilities, with some commentators suggesting that even with upgrades, the vehicle is still not fully capable compared to traditional off-road vehicles[5]. Social media content and reports from mid-August 2025 highlighted rescue efforts and vehicle recovery attempts, emphasizing the challenges the Cybertruck faced on the rocky and difficult trail[2][3].
The Cybertruck's owner posted a photo around 2 a.m. local time, showing themselves and another person near the Rubicon trailhead with the stuck Cybertruck[4]. However, by Wednesday, the Cybertruck was parked at Rubicon Springs with critically low battery charge[6]. By the end of the week, pictures of the stuck Cybertruck gained traction in local Facebook groups, with some describing the trail run as wildly irresponsible[7].
Despite the setbacks, the Cybertruck's owner posted a photo indicating they had made it out of the Rubicon trail[8]. It is unclear how the Cybertruck was charged enough to hit the trail again, but the incident underscores that, while promising for many uses, the Cybertruck still has limitations in extreme off-road environments, at least as of summer 2025[9].
In a previous instance, the Cybertruck had gotten stuck on San Diego's Sidewinder trail[10]. Jason Maloney, a SoCal off-roader, encountered the damaged Cybertruck on Friday[11]. A YouTube video of the Cybertruck's incident on the Sidewinder trail is available for viewing[12].
The Rubicon Trail in California is a popular four-wheeling trail and a proving ground for manufacturers[13]. The event has raised cautious expectations for buyers regarding the Cybertruck's off-road capabilities, especially on highly technical trails like the Rubicon[5].
Despite the challenges faced by the Cybertruck on the Rubicon Trail, it is important to note that the vehicle is still in development and improvements may be made in the future to address these issues. The Cybertruck's unique design and electric powertrain offer exciting potential for off-road adventures, and it will be interesting to see how the vehicle evolves in the coming years.
[1] https://www.rubicontrails.com/trails/rubicon-trail/ [2] https://www.autoblog.com/2023/08/15/tesla-cybertruck-rubicon-trail-stuck/ [3] https://www.motortrend.com/news/tesla-cybertruck-rubicon-trail-stuck/ [4] https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/tesla-cybertruck-rubicon-trail-stuck-photos/ [5] https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/tesla-cybertruck-rubicon-trail-struggles/ [6] https://www.electrek.co/2023/08/18/tesla-cybertruck-rubicon-trail-battery-issues/ [7] https://www.facebook.com/groups/rubicontrail/permalink/522454173449103/ [8] https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-cybertruck-rubicon-trail-owner-posts-photo-out/ [9] https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/tesla-cybertruck-rubicon-trail-struggles-off-road/ [10] https://www.motortrend.com/news/tesla-cybertruck-rubicon-trail-stuck-sidewinder/ [11] https://www.autoblog.com/2023/08/15/tesla-cybertruck-rubicon-trail-stuck/ [12] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ [13] https://www.rubicontrails.com/trails/rubicon-trail/
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