Adult film star Dante Colle recently took matters into his own hands—literally—by testing Tesla’s bulletproof claims on his Cybertruck. In a video posted to his X account, Colle filmed himself shooting at the $100,000 electric truck, only to find that the results didn’t quite meet his expectations.
Testing Tesla’s bulletproof boast
In the viral video, Colle points a handgun at the back of the truck and fires a round. The bullet appears to penetrate the exterior, leaving a sizable hole. Shocked by the outcome, Colle exclaims, “F–k!” as he drops the handgun and holds his head in disbelief. The woman filming playfully adds, “I don’t think it’s bulletproof, Dante,” as she laughs at his reaction.
Upon closer inspection, however, Colle and his friends discovered that while the bullet created a hole, it didn’t fully penetrate the vehicle. Reassured, Colle took another shot—this time aiming at the side of the truck. The second round ricocheted, leaving only a dent and scrape. “It worked!” Colle proudly declared, celebrating the minor damage compared to his first attempt.
A history of Cybertruck durability tests
Since its release, Tesla’s Cybertruck has faced numerous durability tests from online personalities. Earlier in May, YouTuber Zack Nelson, who runs the popular channel JerryRigEverything, put the truck through an arsenal of firearms, including an AR-15 and a.50-caliber rifle. Nelson’s tests found that while the truck withstood shots from smaller-caliber guns like 9mm and.22-caliber, higher-caliber rounds caused significant damage.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has long promoted the Cybertruck as bulletproof, touting its ability to withstand gunfire. However, this isn’t the first time the truck has faced scrutiny over these claims. When Musk first unveiled the Cybertruck in 2019, a live demonstration failed when a metal ball cracked the truck’s “bulletproof” glass in front of an audience.
Tesla’s own bulletproof tests
In a redemption attempt, Tesla’s Cybertruck lead engineer Wes Morrill uploaded a video in December showing a controlled test of the vehicle’s durability. Using the truck’s 1.8mm-thick stainless steel alloy exterior, the team fired various calibers of bullets—including from a Tommy gun, a 9mm Glock, and an automatic MP5-SD. While these rounds caused dents and superficial damage, none of them managed to penetrate the vehicle’s interior. In one test, the team fired buckshot from an M4 shotgun at the truck’s windows. Despite a slight crack in the glass, the pellets failed to break through.
Colle’s bold experiment: A mix of entertainment and disbelief
While Colle’s test didn’t fully confirm Musk’s bold claims, it did add another layer to the truck’s growing reputation for durability. His experiment highlights a broader fascination with the vehicle’s promise of being practically indestructible.
With Tesla’s Cybertruck continuing to live a “tortured life,” as Morrill once quipped, it seems these durability tests won’t end anytime soon. In March, Morrill even posted on X, urging Cybertruck owners to stop abusing the vehicle for entertainment purposes, writing, “To quote the Black Knight, it’s just a flesh wound, I’m invincible!”
For now, the Cybertruck remains both a marvel of engineering and a favorite target for the bold and curious looking to test its limits.