Tesla Pickup Investor Thread

[RobStark]

Electric pickup trucks are not in GM’s plans for the next couple decades, says exec

 

[wdolson]

Electric pickup trucks are not in GM’s plans for the next couple decades, says exec

That's a mistake on their part.

 

[bhtooefr]

Bankruptcy, again, apparently is in their plans, then.

 

[brian45011]

Bankruptcy, again, apparently is in their plans, then.

" BYD Co. has put plans to open its first Canadian electric truck plant on hold but could revive the project when the electric vehicle maker sees a business case, a company executive said."

Automotive News China

 

[jhm]

Regarding loyalty, Tesla has brand loyal customers too. Some of them want a pickup and not just a sedan or crossover SUV. Some of them want solar and home batteries too. Brand loyalty is good thing, especially when you have a brand as compelling as Tesla.

 

[RobStark]

 

[mongo]

Low bed capacity
Barely taller than Roadster
Windshield rake is a quality nightmare
No ground clearance (correctable with air suspension to some extent)
Door opening impractical (unless Falcon or Lambo)
Rear seat room lacking due to required position of front drivers.

 

[wdolson]

It is a Photoshop job on a concept from, I believe, Hyundai.

 

[mongo]

It is a Photoshop job on a concept from, I believe, Hyundai.

Yah, I didn't think it was the real thing, but it seems so off I gave into my pedantic tendencies.

 

[defc0n]

I’ve already got my playlist picked out for when I troll around town driving this thing.