ALBAWABA – Elon Musk, the American billionaire, and CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and The Boring Company, always claimed that his Tesla Cybertruck is bulletproof. However, a recent test may have revealed unexpected results.
Tesla’s cybertruck test
Dante Colle, an Adult film star, shared a video that went viral online of him shooting at the back of a Tesla Cybertruck worth $100,000. The truck’s body was damaged, causing Colle to scream in astonishment at this unexpected result.
Musk claims Tesla’s Cybertrucks are bulletproof
It is worth noting that Musk always claimed that Tesla’s Cybertrucks, approximately worth $100,000 (£77,000) are bulletproof ever since their launch five years ago.
Tesla’s Cybertruck is made of a stainless-steel alloy that is claimed to withstand low-velocity gunfire, but it is not completely bulletproof. (Shutterstock)
People frequently shared videos testing the vehicle to verify Musk's claims. Last May, YouTuber Zach Nelson, who owns the JerryRigEverything channel, posted a video where he shot a Cybertruck using various weapons. The truck withstood shots from a 9mm pistol and a .22 caliber rifle, but significant damage was inflicted by shots from a .17 caliber rifle and an AR-15.
According to the Daily Mail, Tesla’s Cybertruck is made of a stainless-steel alloy that is claimed to withstand low-velocity gunfire, but it is not completely bulletproof.
Automotive experts stated that the Cybertruck can withstand low-velocity bullets, such as those fired from handguns, but it cannot withstand faster bullets like those from an AR-15 rifle. Additionally, experts warned against shooting at a metal object from close range, as it may cause the bullet to ricochet, posing a danger to the shooter.
