A New York man has gone viral after using voice commands to plan a detailed road trip in a Tesla Cybertruck, complete with stops for food and coffee. The vehicle's AI responded instantly with a structured itinerary, leaving the driver amazed at its capabilities. He remarked that the feature feels like the future and questioned its legality.
A video shared by Joseph Fay (@jf.okay) shows a New York man interacting with his Tesla Cybertruck's AI assistant to plan a trip to New York City. Speaking naturally, as if to a person, he requested a route including a food stop because he was hungry, plus two coffee stops along the way.
The Cybertruck processed the unscripted commands in seconds, suggesting specific locations: a bar and grill for food, a coffee stop in Syracuse, another coffee stop later, and then the final destination in New York City. It broke down the journey simply, noting the first leg as 10 miles and 10 minutes, with a total driving time of around five and a half hours—all without the driver touching a screen.
The man's reaction was one of shock and delight. 'I can't believe something like this is even legal,' he said, impressed by how the system understood his long request and turned it into a precise travel plan. He thanked the AI and concluded, 'Let’s go,' ready to embark.
This demonstration highlights the advanced automation in the Cybertruck, potentially rendering apps like Google Maps or Waze obsolete for such trips. The vehicle, powered by features like Grok AI, showcases Tesla's push toward intuitive EV experiences.
For context, the Cybertruck's development timeline includes its prototype unveiling in November 2019, postponed production targets in 2021 and 2022, confirmation of production in January 2023, first assembly at Gigafactory Texas in July 2023, and serial production starting in November 2023, with initial deliveries that same month.
