Hugh Mannity
Mediocre Member
Bla bla bla.... GIMMIE ONE!
ha ha yeah! It’s same size as an F150. There are a billion of those f’n things in my city!
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Bla bla bla.... GIMMIE ONE!
So, it seems like a lot of folks would be very happy if the final CT version will be 5-10 inches shorter. It would fit in our standard garage, where we can charge it overnight. The same way we do it for our model S, X or 3.
You unhitch. I tow a 17 footer and I almost always have to unhitch at Superchargers.How do you charge while pulling a 30' camper?
But they are uncommon, and the Cybertruck is so long that even with a small trailer you will stick out.There are some pull-through spots... I would expect those to become more common.
For the Supercharger locations which happen to have one stall where you could charge without unhitching, that stall may be in use when you get there. Happens to me all the time.The dimensions of the cybertruck are the same as F150 which fits in the parking spot no issue, and as pointed out most charging stations have the one staggered charger if you are towing (Model X for example).
I tow a 28' toy hauler with a weight distribution hitch, so it takes longer than 3 minutes to unhitch, this is a deal breaker. Plus now you have to find a place to park the trailer legally to unhitch it too. This will be a huge problem for me. I love the truck, but I don't think it's going to be able to replace my old 3500 if you have to unhitch to charge.You unhitch. I tow a 17 footer and I almost always have to unhitch at Superchargers.
But they are uncommon, and the Cybertruck is so long that even with a small trailer you will stick out.
For the Supercharger locations which happen to have one stall where you could charge without unhitching, that stall may be in use when you get there. Happens to me all the time.
The bottom line is that when you are towing, most of the time you have to unhitch to charge at a Supercharger. It’s really not a big deal. Takes me less than 3 minutes.
But sometimes at a Supercharger with a lot of pull throughs, if it is not crowded I don’t have to unhitch, as shown in this photo, taken at the Manteca CA Supercharger. But now envision a Cybertruck which is 3 ft longer than an X and towing a 24 ft trailer; both the car and the trailer will stick out and block traffic. You will have to unhitch.
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My thought is that when SCs for the Semi start to be rolled out they will also have slots for Teslas with trailers.Once CTs go into production (or before), I would think accommodation for them will be made in timely fashion. First superchargers were introduced only few places in 2012. Now they are spread all over (only after 7 years). No need to worry yet.
But the Cybertruck is the same size as the F150.The Ford F250 and F350 are the big double cab dual back wheel monsters you see towing large trailers.
The CYBRTRK is about the same size. That is too big for the average truck buyer that does not haul horses, cattle or construction equipment. I wish it was a little smaller. It probably is great for military, Police or construction users but for average city drivers it is too hard to maneuver and park on a daily basis. It will sell well to military users around the world.
As far as parking spaces goes. One reason, among many reasons, I like COSTCO is that they have wider than average parking spaces.
You can park next to someone and have plenty of room to open your door. I wish all parking spaces were wider. Door dings are annoying especially when making the space a little wider would eliminate 80% of them. Looks like Tesla will need to increase spacing of its Super Chargers and the parking spots to fit the CYBRTRK.
It will if the charging port is moved back towards the rear bumper.If the Cybertruck is 3 feet longer than a Model S, the charge cable may not reach for drive in (as opposed to reverse in) spots up against a wall like Rocklin. With the front tires in the same place the rear of the truck will be too far out, never mind a trailer or anything. As others have mentioned, there is time to address this though.
It will if the charging port is moved back towards the rear bumper.
@tpoltron was wondering about the drive-in ones vs. the back-in ones. If the charger port is farther back, yes, it wouldn't be a problem at back-in stalls but could be a problem at drive-in stalls.It will if the charging port is moved back towards the rear bumper.
that would be for backing in, for towing a trailer a charging port near the front bumper may work better for a pull through stationThat would be moving it the wrong direction...
That would be moving it the wrong direction...
Or they put dual charge ports, in the nose and the rear. There are many stations that stall #1 is staggered where the curb runs longer (like an L), you could "front" into those. Heck if battery packs are double size, you might want to jack into two superchargers at the same time
Greeeeeaaaat... :-(Apparently someone talked to Franz about it at the unveiling and he said it would add to much complexity and weight so a second charge port wasn't an option.