I Just Watched a Dodge Charger Lose Control and Drift Into a Tesla Cybertruck at a Supercharger

A Supercharger isn’t a racetrack. But tell that to the group of teenagers who tried to turn one into a drifting stage and ended up sliding their Dodge into a parked Tesla Cybertruck. I came across that video this evening on Facebook, and what it captured was more than just a parking lot mishap. The post, shared by Tesla Cybertruck, quickly took off, not just because of the crash, but because of what it said about both the truck’s resilience and the mindset of some drivers still stuck in the past.

In the video, a Dodge Charger is seen trying to drift around the Supercharger. But instead of executing a clean move, the car loses control and hops onto a curb into a parked Tesla Cybertruck. Just poor judgment meeting the side of one of the most recognizable EVs on the road.

As Tesla Cybertruck described it in their post: "Stupid kids trying to show off in front of a Tesla Supercharger and ended up crashing into a Cybertruck. I would be so mad if I was that Cybertruck owner. Thankfully, it appears the damage is very minimal. It pays to drive a stainless-steel tank."

The Scene and the Aftermath

What struck me was the almost cinematic quality of the moment. The Cybertruck, just sitting there silently never moved an inch. And the Charger bounced slightly off a concrete curb before making light contact with the truck. That detail really did make all the difference. As Danny Guebara pointed out in the comments, "The curb saved that Cybertruck’s life."

The clip quickly began gaining traction online, and while early owners have dealt with their fair share of polarizing moments— like some having their Cybertrucks vandalized while they were inside a store—this time, it was just a result of some really bad decisions.

Prapha Rodgers added another layer of concern: "It looked like they hit and run. Hopefully the owner got notifications." That’s a sentiment many Tesla owners can relate to. With Sentry Mode and advanced camera systems, Tesla vehicles often catch acts of vandalism, sideswipes, or other questionable encounters, sometimes even before the driver is aware. In fact, many owners who’ve had their Cybertrucks for months—like one who documented owning it for 378 days—continue to experience everything from stares to outright hostility. But judging form what I saw in the video, it doesn't look like that was the case here.

That brings us to another comment left under the post. Ilyush Peace wrote: "This anti-Musk vandalism is getting out of control." While it’s unclear if this specific incident was intentional or just reckless joyriding gone wrong, it echoes a broader theme Tesla and Elon Musk enthusiasts have grown accustomed to: public scrutiny that sometimes turns physical. Whether it's envy, disagreement with Musk’s policies, or general anti-EV sentiment, the Cybertruck often finds itself at the intersection of admiration and antagonism.

The Cybertruck’s Role in Shifting Perceptions

The Cybertruck may look like a concept car that accidentally made it to production, but there’s no denying it’s changing conversations in the automotive world. Its body structure has proven to hold up in real-world towing tests and extreme terrain.

Moments like this show how two ideologies collide in plain view. You’ve got one side representing the roar of combustion, burnouts, and backlot bravado, while the other represents electric and futuristic innovation.

I also can’t help but reflect on the experience of someone who traded both a 2022 Toyota Tundra and a 2024 BMW X5 plug-in hybrid for a Cybertruck. Stories like that underscore the ideological shift happening beneath the surface. To some, the Cybertruck is a statement of progress; to others, it’s a target.

So watching this video made me realize how much tension still exists between old-school car culture and the new era of electric vehicles. It could be that these kids decided to just act randomly and try something "cool," but it seems rather intentional to try to drift around a Supercharger. They wanted to show off in a way that’s deeply rooted in decades of car meetups and parking lot takeovers. But they collided with a vehicle that represents the future instead.

Key Lessons and Takeaways

1. Reckless driving doesn’t care who’s watching, but modern tech might be. The Cybertruck’s Sentry Mode and camera suite could very well have captured the entire event, leaving little room for deniability.
2. Public perception is a wild variable. Whether it’s hostility toward EVs, Elon Musk, or just pure envy, the Cybertruck seems to magnetize strong reactions which owners should be prepared for.
3. If you’re thinking about switching to a Cybertruck, these real-world moments matter. From vandalism incidents to ownership longevity, understanding what daily life with a Cybertruck looks like will help buyers make smarter decisions.
4. Value perception is changing. While some Cybertrucks remain unsold at steep prices, others continue to win over loyal fans, even after incidents like this.

Join The Conversation

Have you ever witnessed or experienced an incident like this one?

And what do you think of those kids drifting around the Supercharger? Do you think this was an anti-EV stunt, or just a case of teens taking their bravado way too far?

I'd love to hear your opinion in the comments below.

Aram Krajekian is a young automotive journalist bringing a fresh perspective to his coverage of the evolving automotive landscape. Follow Aram on X and LinkedIn for daily news coverage about cars.

Image Sources: "Tesla Cybertruck's" Facebook post and Tesla's Gallery, respectively.