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I've heard rumblings about this before, but this article sounds hopeful that the truck will happen and be under $50k
https://insideevs.com/news/352610/tesla-pickup-truck-price-musk/
https://insideevs.com/news/352610/tesla-pickup-truck-price-musk/
I also wouldn't give any trust in that price either. Tesla has now completely abandoned the 35k version of the Model 3 after using that to sell the vehicle on the first place. Those who are on the waiting list for that version are being heavily persuaded to buy a more upgraded version they are already producing or face an ever increasing lead time to get their cars.
They were working on the semi long before they announced the project, and had prototypes actually hauling product practically right after the announcement. I wouldn't be surprised to learn that they've tested several "generations" of Tesla pickups disguised with current sheet metal from other pickup manufacturers.
The Shop
At the ranch I leave my shit running with the A/C on blast when I'm in and out of the truck.
Wouldn't work.
Tesla’s are all over the place. It used to be rare to see one, not now. I have 3 clients with them and they all rave about the quality/reliability
If the production version looks anything like this pic I’d buy it in a second. Has a very beefy look to it
Gas cars are faster for the same price
On trucks I just say Ram ECODIESEL and we should not look any further
I think the author of the article was synthesizing information, but somewhere in there he quotes Elon as saying it could tow up to 300,000 pounds. (?????) Even if that's a typo and should be 30,000 pounds, it's pretty amazing. Of course, just because a motor can pull that much doesn't mean you should use a standard road-going vehicle to do it with.
Still, imagine pulling a loaded trailer up a slippery boat launch with an electric truck. That's the perfect application for this kind of propulsion.
https://www.topspeed.com/cars/rivian/2020-rivian-r1t-pickup-ar183552.ht…
Cool, thanks.
Pit Row
Just under 11 years and 3 months ago, Tesla began regular production of their first model. Claiming it'll take them another 10 to begin production on something that they've already been working on is just being silly, obviously.
The real question is when will they reveal a true prototype. For the Model S and the Model X, it was approximately 39 and 43 months between prototype and actual production. For the Model 3 it was a little over 15 months between the reveal of the proto and actual production. Those are pretty decent time frames, even if they did perhaps miss their own estimated release dates.
https://youtu.be/LL4OeiMjvtk
No one likes them and They will be for the the happy home owner!
Funny story saw a guy a homedepot and he loaded bales of pine straw into gas back seat as he a a bed cover on and didn’t want to fold it
Now, the Tesla might end up being a “too fancy for work” pickup, I’ll give you that. Time will tell if the chassis is built like a real truck, or if it’s just a Model X with a lift kit and a bed on the back. But to think your Ecodiesel is going to out tow an equivalent electric truck is laughable.
Would love to see an electric 1500 vs a new eco diesel on maybe a 1,000 mile loop then some tow tests
I understand the electric thing was was just screwing with y’all but what’s the reality of electric semis and trucks?
What construction company/ landscape or what, who ever are going to buy these are not going to be happy charging every 300 miles
Don’t fret over what I said I was screwing with you guys
As for the long haul stuff, Tesla is claiming 500 miles of range, so they aren't as far out of contention as it may seem.
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