The Tesla Cybertruck might look like it was designed for the apocalypse, but one driver recently discovered that driving in the snow can still cause problems.
A US owner shared a video online showing his futuristic electric truck crawling through a snowstorm while struggling to see the road ahead.
As snow piled up and visibility dropped, the vehicle delivered a warning that many Tesla drivers have encountered in harsh weather.
The moment quickly sparked debate online about how well camera-based driver assistance systems handle extreme conditions.
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Snowy conditions are really rough on the Tesla Cybertruck
The driver, Joe Fay, recorded himself slowly navigating a snow-covered road while snow continued to fall heavily around him.
On the truck’s large infotainment screen, a warning message appeared stating: “Multiple cameras blocked or blinded. Clean cameras or wait for them to regain visibility.”
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It was hardly surprising given the conditions.
Snow had accumulated on the windshield and the vehicle’s external cameras, which Tesla vehicles rely on heavily for features like driver assistance and environmental awareness.
Fay jokingly pointed out the obvious while filming the situation.
“Multiple cameras blocked or blinded? Yeah, the entire windshield is blocked and blinded,” he said while creeping forward at just 12 miles per hour.
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The Cybertruck uses Tesla’s camera-based system for navigation and driver assistance instead of relying heavily on other sensors.
Because of that, when cameras become obstructed by snow, road salt, or grime, the system can struggle to interpret its surroundings properly.
Despite the warning, Fay continued driving carefully and said he was relying heavily on the vehicle’s on-screen visualization to understand where the road was.
“I can’t see anything,” he admitted in the video. “Thank God my Tesla can see where the road is.”
However, many viewers in the comments pointed out that snowy conditions can be particularly rough on Tesla’s camera setup.
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Road salt, slush, and moisture can quickly coat the sensors, reducing their effectiveness.
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You can’t rely as much on technology when driving in the snow
Some commenters argued that Tesla vehicles might benefit from additional sensors such as LiDAR or radar to help compensate in bad weather.
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But that suggestion has long been controversial.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has previously dismissed LiDAR technology, once calling it a ‘fool’s errand’ for autonomous driving.
Ironically, reports later surfaced suggesting Tesla may still be experimenting with LiDAR sensors behind the scenes.
Even so, research suggests LiDAR isn’t a perfect solution either.
Studies show that snowfall can degrade LiDAR performance as well, due to signal scattering, sensor contamination, and reduced visibility.
At the end of the day, most experts say winter driving still comes down to the basics.
Experts say that tires matter far more than drivetrain technology when it comes to snowy roads.
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And while the Cybertruck’s all-wheel-drive system and heavy battery pack can help provide stability, it seems like the futuristic truck still has to respect the realities of driving in the snow.
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