Tesla Pickup Moves Up the Company's 'Resource Priority' List

[TMC Staff]

Elon Musk continues to show enthusiasm for Tesla’s electric pickup, as he said on Twitter that the project is getting more resources. Musk was trading tweets with a follower about the possibility of building a sprinter van when he listed the company’s current priorities. The Tesla pickup was placed ahead of the Tesla Semi and...
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[SOULPEDL]

Sold. All I ask is when and how much!
GM/Ford killer - Y waste time?

 

[Barklikeadog]

i didn't expect musk to copy the automatic running board

 

[suwaneedad]

SELL MORE STOCK AND DO IT ALL!!!

 

[CarlK]

I saw that Elon'e tweet but was wondering if those were listed on the order of priority.

 

[Merrill]

Please do not make something stupid looking, just an F-150 type 8 foot bed and keep the first production type simple but practical.

 

[ggnykk]

i really think Tesla got WAY too many cars launch in 2019 and 2020. It would overload everyone working in Tesla to an extreme level.

 

[SOULPEDL]

Please do not make something stupid looking, just an F-150 type 8 foot bed and keep the first production type simple but practical.

Still in the box I see...

 

[Kuhz]

Hmmm... looks like I’ll keep the ole’ Ford for a bit more. Been thinking of trading in for a new model.

 

[Barklikeadog]

Please do not make something stupid looking, just an F-150 type 8 foot bed and keep the first production type simple but practical.

Ah but we know the storyline... he will promise the $50,000 truck but if you want one in the first two years it will cost $120,000

and when the $50k model comes out, the paint will cost $5k, steering wheel 2k, seats $4k, bumper 2k, windows $4k.

 

[arcus]

Ah but we know the storyline... he will promise the $50,000 truck but if you want one in the first two years it will cost $120,000

and when the $50k model comes out, the paint will cost $5k, steering wheel 2k, seats $4k, bumper 2k, windows $4k.

In comparison, you can get F-150 for low 30s, but in reality (at least where I live) the omni-present Platinum editions are easily doubling that price. Let's give the guy a chance.

 

[Vitold]

Tesla will make F650/750 equivalent. It will cost over 100k each and share components with Tesla Semi.

Tesla Pickup Truck will not compete with F150 at all.

 

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

Tesla will make F650/750 equivalent. It will cost over 100k each and share components with Tesla Semi.

Tesla Pickup Truck will not compete with F150 at all.

Oh it will. Because people.

 

[dano0726]

Why produce something that large/big that will require a CDL to operate legally?

 

[Vitold]

Medium duty trucks do not require CDL. This truck will be a supplement to a Semi to lower parts cost.

 

[SSonnentag]

Tesla Pickup Wish List

• AWD (3 motors)
• Air Suspension
• Air Horn
• Extendable Towing Mirrors
• 8,000 lb Payload Rating
• 40K lb 5th Wheel Tow Rating
• 600-mile Range (empty @ 65 mph)
• 400-mile Range (towing 5th wheel @ 60 mph)
• 8-ft Bed
• Power outlets (NEMA 14-50, NEMA 5-20 and 12V)
• Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
• Tall Sidewall Tires
• Full-Size Spare Tire
• Seating for 5
• Lots of Storage Compartments
• Built-in Toolbox
• Full Running Lights
• 5th Wheel Hitch (removable)
• Gooseneck Hitch (removable)
• Camera with view of 5th wheel plate
• Camera with view of bumper hitch area
• Remote Camera Capability - for viewing out the back of the 5th wheel
• Rear seat that flattens into a bed
• Privacy Shades
• Height-Adjustable Shoulder Belts
• Lighted Sun Visors (extendable)
• Wireless Phone Charging Docks
• Rear Seat Entertainment System
• 0-60 mph in 5 seconds or less (empty)
• 0-60 mph in 20 seconds or less (towing at 80% capacity)

This is all I ask for. Give me all that and I may never go home again.

 

[electracity]

Why produce something that large/big that will require a CDL to operate legally?

It won't require a CDL. They will remove the air brakes and rate it a class 7.

But if it's semi based it will be a vehicle intended for marketing purposes like the Roadster. Not a volume vehicle to make money.

 

[Barklikeadog]

Tesla Pickup Wish List

• AWD (3 motors)
• Air Suspension
• Air Horn
• Extendable Towing Mirrors
• 8,000 lb Payload Rating
• 40K lb 5th Wheel Tow Rating
• 600-mile Range (empty @ 65 mph)
• 400-mile Range (towing 5th wheel @ 60 mph)
• 8-ft Bed
• Power outlets (NEMA 14-50, NEMA 5-20 and 12V)
• Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
• Tall Sidewall Tires
• Full-Size Spare Tire
• Seating for 5
• Lots of Storage Compartments
• Built-in Toolbox
• Full Running Lights
• 5th Wheel Hitch (removable)
• Gooseneck Hitch (removable)
• Camera with view of 5th wheel plate
• Camera with view of bumper hitch area
• Remote Camera Capability - for viewing out the back of the 5th wheel
• Rear seat that flattens into a bed
• Privacy Shades
• Height-Adjustable Shoulder Belts
• Lighted Sun Visors (extendable)
• Wireless Phone Charging Docks
• Rear Seat Entertainment System
• 0-60 mph in 5 seconds or less (empty)
• 0-60 mph in 20 seconds or less (towing at 80% capacity)

This is all I ask for. Give me all that and I may never go home again.

Just give me my avatar with 500mi range for the same price and I'm plunking down my deposit.

 

[Barklikeadog]

In comparison, you can get F-150 for low 30s, but in reality (at least where I live) the omni-present Platinum editions are easily doubling that price. Let's give the guy a chance.

It is pretty ridiculous how out of control pickup prices have become. In 2008 I bought a 60th anniv edition with everything on it for $39k
(actually it ended up well below 30k with employee pricing and numerous rebates)
Now the equivalent fully loaded lariat/XLT is 60k.

I offset the price of gasoline every year by avoiding delivery charges (dirt, mulch, trees, fencing, furniture etc)

 

[jboy210]

Ah but we know the storyline... he will promise the $50,000 truck but if you want one in the first two years it will cost $120,000

and when the $50k model comes out, the paint will cost $5k, steering wheel 2k, seats $4k, bumper 2k, windows $4k.

He will be giving the people what they want. Looking around my town most F-150s are King Ranch, Limited, or Raptor versions. They run $60,000 on up. You never see a base "stripped" F-150 which is about $32,000.

And don't get me started on those Dodge Ram diesels. They run upwards of $80,000. They seem to the truck of choice for most of the people running contracting companies. And these are same type that will buy/lease the Tesla Pickup. $90K for a pickup that does 0-60 in 5 seconds will be just fine with these guys. After all it is a deductible business expense. Better to spend it on yourself than give it to the Government in taxes!