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Thanks for chiming in. Hearing the opinion from one of the bigger demographics for the truck is valuable and I hope that Tesla reached out in some way similar to how they did for the Semi. My understanding is they consulted with a number of drivers/dispatchers/owners while in the design stage. I'd like to see what type of feedback they got from the twitter offer to send in your ideas.
Your concerns about the macho image is probably stronger for this vehicle type than most. I remember when Ram redesigned the grill back in the 90's and sales skyrocketed as it just looked stronger, bolder, tougher, I don't know. I really hope the truck that's meant for the masses doesn't throw the baby out with the bathwater. On the other hand, as a disrupter and first principles philosophy, I would love it if they could re-invent some of the traditional thinking that has kept most other trucks stagnant and similar, unwilling to take risks. Different for the sake of being different only works if it's also better. I think they can do it.
What do some of your like minded friends think not only of Tesla but would they buy a Tesla truck or any EV? I ask because I have a few friends with trucks and some of them are almost disgusted by the thought. I had a co-worker bragging about some new Hemi Ram with gobs of HP and Torque and a 0-60 time of maybe 4 seconds or it could have been 1/4 mile times but regardless, I mentioned the towing capacity of the Tesla truck at 300,000#'s and he kind of slithered back to his office and avoids the topic now.
It's this type of mindset that I hope the truck will just blow out every spec from all the competition just to watch them stammer with "yeah, but, but, something, something, bankruptcy".
I’ve always owned a pickup and always Dodge. 1/2 and 3/4 tons. I’m down for the Tesla pickup. I’m so excited for whatever they design and I’m heavily leaning toward make it as radical as they want. I know lots of truck owners who would, and will, lust over something that stands out with that trademark instant torque, regen braking and a crap of towing power.