A Tesla Cybertruck driver in California escaped serious injury after a Ram 1500 intentionally rammed the vehicle during a highway altercation. The incident, captured on the Cybertruck's cameras, led to charges against the attacking driver. Authorities suspect anti-Tesla hostility as the motive.
The road rage incident occurred during the day on an interstate near Ukiah, California. According to reports, a Ram 1500 brake-checked the Cybertruck before side-swiping it as the Tesla attempted to pass. The impact forced the Cybertruck off the road into a ditch, where it rolled over and came to a stop.
The vehicle's security system automatically detected the crash and alerted emergency services. The driver, who was not seriously injured, was transported by ambulance to a hospital for treatment of back pain. Tesla's safety cameras recorded the entire event, providing clear footage of the assault.
The video was shared with law enforcement and later posted on YouTube by the channel Wham Baam Teslacam. There had been no prior interaction between the two vehicles or drivers, leading investigators to attribute the attack to possible hostility toward Tesla owners. The California Highway Patrol reviewed the footage and charged the Ram 1500 driver with vehicular assault.
This event highlights ongoing issues of targeted aggression against electric vehicles, particularly Teslas. While no official motive was confirmed, such incidents are not isolated, with reports of similar harassment against EV drivers. YouTubers reacting to the video expressed shock, with one commenting, "Never understood how you hate a car so much that you play with someone's life." Another asked, "What is wrong with some people?!" A third suggested, "Cams should be mandatory on all new cars. Their value is tremendous."
The Cybertruck's design and association with Tesla often draw strong reactions, but this case underscores the dangers of escalating road rage.