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Cybertruck base $39k model to be cancelled?
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destructure00
Active Member
2021 M3P
Member
Why would you get a standard range cybertruck rwd anyways ? 
Just need a vehicle, it never snows here. All wheel drive would be used hardly ever. But the money saved can be instantly usedWhy would you get a standard range cybertruck rwd anyways ?
TessP100D
Active Member
I hope that by 2023 the range will improve with better batteries. If not, I feel the single motor won’t actually be produced. And I also believe Tesla will raise the price of all the CT before they come to market.
gavine
Petrol Head turned EV Enthusiast
The entry Y was cancelled because the range would be too low. The RWD Cybertruck shows 250+ miles of range so I think they will make it.
I doubt any decision has been made, or will be for another year or two.
Once they have the top trim going out to customers, they’ll probably evaluate the market, profits, and what they perceive as demand and then decide.
I think they’ll probably keep a version near that price bracket for comparison, but we’ll see.
Once they have the top trim going out to customers, they’ll probably evaluate the market, profits, and what they perceive as demand and then decide.
I think they’ll probably keep a version near that price bracket for comparison, but we’ll see.
andy.connor.e
Member
We cant be sure, but its likely to happen if the demand is low enough. Last we were told many months ago some 13% of reservations were single motor. In my estimation, thats low enough to discontinue the base model.
Things to consider, the cybertruck is not yet pencils down (at least unconfirmed as so), everything unveiled to us in Nov 2019 were estimates and knowing Tesla, everything is subject to change.
Things to consider, the cybertruck is not yet pencils down (at least unconfirmed as so), everything unveiled to us in Nov 2019 were estimates and knowing Tesla, everything is subject to change.
CyberGus
Not Just a Member
They should give all the single-motor reservation holders the dual-motor instead, but software-locked to the lower speed. Within 6 months, most of them will have happily forked over for the $10k "upgrade".
dazedNconfuzed
Member
Having a sub-$40k model seems a useful marketing point, squashing the “EVs are too expensive” argument. Few will buy, but so easy to build once the factory gets going. Don’t pass up an easy sale …
Ever variant adds expense to the manufacturing line initially and the support costs long term. It is the reason Ford Model Ts were all black originally. Tesla has embraced this by over time reducing the exterior and interior colors, eliminating upgrade packages, and in general deleting options.
I guess it depends on the people and the market. Most of the pickups I’ve had around my life have been RWD only over the years, and I’m pretty sure most work truck still are.
This chart is dated but shows that fleet trucks are increasingly 4x4
4x4 Pickups Now Dominate Utility Fleets
dazedNconfuzed
Member
Henry Ford was still trying to make a large scale assembly line function at all.
The only difference (oversimplified) between the Single and Tri models is latter includes 2 extra motors and 2 extra battery packs.
This is akin to Henry Ford offering an unpainted option. Just skip a step.
You miss my point. IMHO the dual motor 4WD is the sweet spot for Telsa manufacturing and the Pickup market as pointed out by @themorey . The fact that there is ANY difference from this is something Tesla wants to avoid, or at least get paid a lot extra for taking on (ex. Tri-motor, Performance Editions of S,3,X,Y). You want there to be N steps/stations in a production line. No skipping steps for single motor version. And minimize the number versions of software and hardware configurations you have to test on the production line and support for a product lifespan.
Most of the work trucks I see are AWD. I see contractors pulling up in F250 and 350, as well as Ram Cummins diesels. Truck buyers tend to buy 4WD "just in case". 99% will never use the AWD capabilities, but "you never know".
And then there is the whole question of who buys CyberTrucks. I bet initially most of these vehicles are not going to be out on job sites hauling lumber and pipes. They will be in office parks and driven by people that use them most for hauling stuff back from Home Depot or a boat to the lake. Just like most of the F-150 AWDs I see around me today with expensive leather interiors, 5 person seating, and off-road decal packages.
Mo City
Active Member
If orders for the AWD and tri-motor are strong enough, they may not bother building RWD CTs.
It's too early to tell seeing as a decision can wait a while. Would be good to revisit this 3-6 months after deliveries start.
My wild guess: They will eventually make them but it could be up to 2-3 years after production begins.
It's too early to tell seeing as a decision can wait a while. Would be good to revisit this 3-6 months after deliveries start.
My wild guess: They will eventually make them but it could be up to 2-3 years after production begins.
And do it as an special order you have to call in to order and they purposely limit for like the M 3 SR-.
