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Musk Says Tesla Pickup Pricing Could Be ‘Well Under’ $50K

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The upcoming Tesla pickup would have a starting price of $49,000 or less, Chief Executive Elon Musk said in a podcast interview.

Speaking on the “Ride the Lighting” podcast, Musk said the company hopes to offer the vehicle at “well under” $50,000.

“You should be able to buy a really great truck for $49k or less,” Musk said.

During Tesla’s Q4 2018 investor conference call, Musk said a Tesla-badged pickup truck may be ready for an unveil “this summer.”

Musk has described the truck as “futuristic-like cyberpunk,” offering features like “crazy torque” and room for six passengers. He has also suggested 400 to 500 miles of range or “maybe higher.”

Tesla’s proposed pricing for the pickup would undercut others racing to market with an all-electric pickup, such as the Rivian R1T that starts at $69,000.

Musk has admitted that some consumers may not appreciate the pickup’s aggressive design, however Tesla hopes to build a truck that’s a mix of Ford F-150 functionality and Porsche performance.

“It’s going to be a truck that’s more capable than other trucks,” Musk said.

Listen to the full interview here.

Photo: Tesla Pickup rendering imagined by Emre Husmen

 
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The upcoming Tesla pickup would have a starting price of $49,000 or less, Chief Executive Elon Musk said in a podcast interview. Speaking on the “Ride the Lighting” podcast, Musk said the company hopes to offer the vehicle at “well under” $50,000. “You should be able to buy a really great truck for $49k or...
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As always when EM talks about specs, it may be under 50k, but there will be a catch like it only goes 200 miles or it will only tow 1000lbs for that trim model.
 
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It is very possible to produce a base version in this price range.
Our F150 true base is single row seat, 8 foot box and no power equipment.
Super basic actual work truck. That truck was under $25K. Don't need Porsche performance. Need to tow 15,000 lb and carry 2,000 lb. 200 mile range towing would be a good target. Elon... Please put the charge port in the front so we can pull straight in when towing at all chargers.
 
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