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When wildfires forced over 150,000 Californians to evacuate, Tesla and SpaceX jumped into action. Cybertrucks doubled as mobile power stations, Starlink provided free satellite internet, and Tesla deployed emergency charging stations. Elon Musk’s companies turned high-tech vehicles into real-world disaster relief tools. But the biggest surprise? Tesla delayed Cybertruck deliveries to make it happen.

On Sunday, Musk announced the decision on X: “Apologies to those expecting Cybertruck deliveries in California over the next few days.” He explained why: “We need to use those trucks as mobile base stations to provide power to Starlink Internet terminals in areas of LA without connectivity.” Tesla promised affected customers a replacement vehicle within days. “A new truck will be delivered end of week,” Musk confirmed.

Tesla deployed Cybertrucks equipped with Starlink satellite internet and emergency supplies across wildfire-ravaged areas. Musk described the plan: “We are going to position Cybertrucks with Starlinks and free WiFi in a grid pattern in the areas that most need it in the greater LA/Malibu area.”

Tesla Cybertrucks proved useful as 4WD battery banks during the wildfire emergency

First responders relied on them to keep operations running. The Altadena Mountain Rescue team shared on Instagram: “A donation of Cyber Trucks from Tesla Motors to be utilized as battery banks at the station until power is restored to the station.” The post continued: “This will greatly help the team to power radios, computers and lights as we work into the dark.”

SpaceX provided free Starlink service to affected areas. Musk wrote: “SpaceX will provide free Starlink terminals to affected areas in LA tomorrow morning.” Tesla’s charging network also remained operational. The company confirmed: “All our Supercharger sites are back online, except Pasadena Supercharger, which was in the middle of the fire.”

Tesla also forgave Autopilot and FSD Supervised strikes for California drivers evacuating the wildfires. “To support people evacuating from the fires in the LA area, all Autopilot & FSD Supervised strikes are being forgiven in the state of California,” the company posted.

When disaster strikes, technology can mean the difference between chaos and survival. Tesla’s Cybertrucks, Starlink satellite internet, and emergency power stations weren’t just gadgets—they were lifelines. Whether it’s wildfires today or hurricanes tomorrow, this could be the blueprint for high-tech disaster relief in the future.

See the donated Cybertrucks for yourself in the video below:

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Henry Cesari joined MotorBiscuit in 2021 and brings his deep interest in vintage cars, trucks, and motorcycles to the site. Having restored his first classic car at just 16 years old, Henry has wrenched on everything from overland campers to Japanese motorcycles and even pre-war Bugattis. Henry is also an avid attendee at local car shows and genuinely enjoys connecting with fellow auto enthusiasts.

Henry earned a Bachelor’s in Anthropology and English from the University of Vermont. He has since incorporated his love of the written word with his admiration of classic cars. While Henry is interested in vintage cars, he believes the golden age of cars is yet to come. He is confident journalists will play an important role in this revolution by exposing the industry as it is now and envisioning its possible future.