Exactly! I expect the Cybertruck will be delivered way before the “hypothetical” Lightning ….
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Exactly! I expect the Cybertruck will be delivered way before the “hypothetical” Lightning ….
TessP100D
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AquaY
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I think elon stated the first trucks will be the quad motors
Musk stated that 2022 would focus on production and not new models.
With inflation at levels unseen since the 1970s as well as supply problems they won’t be talking pricing for sometime.
My guess not until Q4 at the earliest
aaah... you DO know that as we speak the Lightning is rolling down the production line and first deliveries slated for spring/summer
I placed my order 2 months ago, it said 24 weeks thus I can be roughly 16 weeks away. if even I don’t like I’m sure someone I know will want it. It’s an MSRP deal and eligible for the tax credit. So loaded lariat about 72,000 bucks. NJ has no sales tax in electric vehicles.
TjckTock
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I don't mind the longer length. The main dimension that is a deal maker/breaker for me is if I can lay 4x8 stock down flat in the bed with the gate and tonneau closed. It will replace my 1996 K2500 Suburban which can do that (carry a stack of plywood with the gate closed) . I really hope this is one of their must-do design criteria.
Exactly my point. I am not sure what the other poster was talking about when he said “hypothetical” when the only truck that’s “hypothetical” is the CT
You do realize that, while not many, there are Rivian R1Ts in the hands of owners? Also, you know the Lightning has started production with the first to be available in 3 months? I don't know what you mean by hypothetical. Perhaps you can enlighten?
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Maybe he thinks the definition of hypothetical is: produced in decent quantities?
If you assume for a moment that Tesla is going to ship the Cybertruck somewhat close to what they promoted at launch.
What other truck out there has a cargo capacity remotely close? Or potential range which is remotely close?
Of course… this is itself all supposition since the Cybertruck itself is clearly in flux and itself not won’t see the light of day for at least 9 months.
Yes I realize the cyber truck doesn’t exist at the moment. im not sure we’ll see it in 9 months. I’d love to buy one at some point if they deliver close to the promise.
oh yeah... that 300miles+ range super capable stainless steel full size truck for $11k *less* than a Model Y ...
I didn't say anything about specific prices.
No clue on prices anymore. I expect they will be similarly competitive with ICE trucks as they were at launch. But... ??
Speaking of pricing… Tesla bumped the cost of almost all their cars by $3,000+
Reindexing expectations for dual motor Cybertruck to be similar price to the Model Y AWD LR pricing.
Anything below that will be a special surprise (not holding my breath).
Just so much crap in the world lately. Feels like it was announced 20 years ago not 3.
Reindexing expectations for dual motor Cybertruck to be similar price to the Model Y AWD LR pricing.
Anything below that will be a special surprise (not holding my breath).Just so much crap in the world lately. Feels like it was announced 20 years ago not 3.
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CyberGus
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Speaking of pricing… Tesla bumped the cost of almost all their cars by $3,000+
Reindexing expectations for dual motor on the Model Y AWD LR pricing.
Just so much crap in the world lately. Feels like it was announced 20 years ago not 3.
Tesla literally can’t build them fast enough. The price hikes are market-based, and I expect will drop when production and supply catches up.
With 1M+ Cybertruck pre-orders, Tesla could probably charge whatever they wanted. However, that would risk customer backlash (“The Rivian Effect”).
I’m not so sure this is just demand driven any more.
Musk just commented about Tesla getting hit pretty hard with inflationary pressure.
I have a little hope that you are right. Just seeming like it’s a vanishing hope.
this is largely inflation and parts shortage driven... plus added uncertainty about nickel and other commodity prices.
we can't pretend that all other OEMs/dealerships are hiking prices because inflation ! chip shortage ! greed ! - but - when Tesla hikes their prices every few weeks it is only because "demand is through the roof".
dazedNconfuzed
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As Elon noted, Tesla could build Cybertrucks for a million dollars each, and sell them at a staggering loss. Many expect that's basically what Rivian is doing: building prototypes the expensive way just to get something out the door to say "see? we're producing!".
Playing "yes, but" games is annoying. For most practical purposes, Rivian isn't selling trucks in the mass-produced for-profit colloquial definition of "selling".
(Reminds me of when Microsoft first stepped into the mobile phone market: they spend $500,000,000 on developing the Kin, and sold 500 of them. Yes, 500. Price around $100 each, cost MS $1,000,000 each. Product line terminated after a month.)
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