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Please dear God don't let "range extender" be a gas or diesel one. I'm pretty disappointed in Cybertruck so far. I'm disappointed in price, range, charging speeds, aerodynamics, and now this range extender??? I will be so disappointed in Tesla as a company if this is gas-powered. I'm really hoping it's just more batteries that get stored in the sub-vault or something.
Most commentary I've seen don't think it's going to be fossil fuel powered. Speculation is it's a battery add-on
Ok so the RWD model is essentially what was going to be the 39K cybertruck, the 79K one is broadly comparable to my Lightning spec wise, and the 99K one looks like an absolute monster. Very keen to drive one of these.
uh, 39k model? that didn't happen.
Originally Posted by swajames
Prediction - that 60k RWD cybertruck will never see the light of day.
Gonna have to agree with Brownee on this one, Tesla has usually always delivered on their promises (even with extensive delays) but this was the first time that they have not, and by a pretty long shot. Unlike the Plaid or Model 3 when they came out, there's nothing particularly novel about this vehicles besides the design, and on paper at least it doesn't seem to be any better than the existing trucks from the OEM's like the Lightning.
Gonna have to agree with Brownee on this one, Tesla has usually always delivered on their promises (even with extensive delays) but this was the first time that they have not, and by a pretty long shot. Unlike the Plaid or Model 3 when they came out, there's nothing particularly novel about this vehicles besides the design, and on paper at least it doesn't seem to be any better than the existing trucks from the OEM's like the Lightning.
It doesn't have to be a better truck.
Only has to be a better value and have availability.
If it can do that, it will sell. IMO
I worry about the flat panels showing the slightest ding.
Flat panels are very hard to keep straight and looking good.
Seems like majority of people are disappointed and rightfully so by the Cybertruck.
The past 4 years many people had the believe the cybertruck would have more range at a lower price than any other EV truck. 4 years of waiting to receive an EV truck that has similar or worse range than the competitors and same goes for the price. The 4680 battery was suppose to be a decent bump in performance across the board but it just doesn't seem like it's there yet. Biggest benefit seems to be sustained performance even when it's low on battery.
The only thing I can think of that stands out about the cybertruck is how it looks, the 48v architecture and the steer by wire which I do like.
Surprised it doesn't even come with an air compressor built in. Wasn't that in the original concept?
I thought the biggest thing I would dislike is how it looks but it's actually the reverse and drive buttons in practically the headliner....seems awkward but maybe it will feel natural once you own it? The lack of a rear view mirror might be annoying the first week or 2 after ownership but the camera view being on the screen should be easy to get used to.
Don't think it's a bad product but I also don't think it's any better or worse than the competitors.
Highly doubt Tesla will get anywhere close to their 250k goal per year. After production ramps up and the first few years of production passes, I think Tesla will be under 100k units per year sold....unless they get the price down significantly.
The main thing Tesla is going to have to deal with is that a lot of the reservations will have been made with the intention to actually order the 39k model - which no longer exists and transformed into the 60k entry level RWD model. That’s similar to the problem Ford had with the Lightning where a lot of orders were for the 39k Pro, a model that’s now also up to roughly 60k. With that said, Ford did deliver a 39k Lightning, at least in limited quantity. There’s still a very significant market for these though. It’s a Tesla, it looks like nothing else on the road and it makes a big statement.
The main thing Tesla is going to have to deal with is that a lot of the reservations will have been made with the intention to actually order the 39k model - which no longer exists and transformed into the 60k entry level RWD model. That’s similar to the problem Ford had with the Lightning where a lot of orders were for the 39k Pro, a model that’s now also up to roughly 60k. With that said, Ford did deliver a 39k Lightning, at least in limited quantity. There’s still a very significant market for these though. It’s a Tesla, it looks like nothing else on the road and it makes a big statement.
Off the top of my head, I cant think of 1 car in history that stood out based on how it looks (for better or worse) with a relatively high price which was a huge seller. Cars that sell in high numbers usually looks "boring", and / or are cheap economical vehicles and / or have significant fleet sales.
It being a Tesla does not guarantee high sales...the model X can be considered unique with its falcon doors. Surely doesn't stand out like the Cybertruck. But it has never passed 30k units sold per year in the US.
This may well be different, it’s the first time Tesla is competing in the best selling vehicle segment.
there’s obviously going to be an initial period where they sell every one they can build, time will
tell if the market for these sustains over the long term. I personally suspect it will.
