Elon described the glass as "rock proof". Gotta see how that holds up. In rural areas, rock chips are a frequent issue-if the glass truly is tougher than conventional glass, it's significant-especially given the size of the CT windshield! I'd also expect the degree of slope of the CT windshield help in that regard-a rock may deflect upwards rather than cracking it.
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GhostSkater
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Yep, that’s likely the case, meaning the 123 kWh leak we got for the pack is likely correct, meaning around 360 Wh/mi depending if that number is gross or usable
I've been doing some more thinking about pricing on the 4x4 version at $80k. Yeah, you can get a Silverado WT crew cab 4x4 for about $43.4. But...look at what CT has. Air suspension and front and rear locking differentials,4 wheel steering, plus all the rest of the tech. This has top of the line off-road hardware-probably the closest is the Raptor at similar pricing (but no air suspension, let alone 4 wheel steering or steer by wire!). This really is fairly priced for what you get, even at $80k. Honestly-with the performance and technology, I'd actually call it a bargain for that price-even in the ICE world, to say nothing about EV.
It's just that...not every pickup buyer that needs a 4x4 needs a top-spec model, nor can they afford to pay that price. I'm curious to see if they will come up with a "stripper" 4x4, perhaps giving up the air suspension, 4 wheel steering and locking differentials, for a significantly lower price (say around $55-60k).
It's just that...not every pickup buyer that needs a 4x4 needs a top-spec model, nor can they afford to pay that price. I'm curious to see if they will come up with a "stripper" 4x4, perhaps giving up the air suspension, 4 wheel steering and locking differentials, for a significantly lower price (say around $55-60k).
dhanson865
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I wasn't surprised buy the outlets at the rear of the cybertruck. But having 2 120v outlets in the cabin was a convenience I didn't expect.
2daMoon
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But, is that when laden with an African or European Porsche 911?
Asking for a friend...
ByeByeJohnny
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I'm surprise they didn't decide to put the range extender instead of the backseat. I bet in reality most CT buyers, at least the ones without kids, will never or very seldom have anyone in the backseat.
So it just hit me that Tesla hasn't received EPA range approval or even submitted, yet. I asked in another thread why it hasn't leaked as it always does, but all of the ranges are estimated with an asterisk.
dhanson865
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Looks like MKBHD (Marques Brownlee) isn't going to give a glowing review.
aslo note the 3.5M views in just a few hours.
aslo note the 3.5M views in just a few hours.
Did Tesla 'promise' 500 miles or 'estimated range up to' 500 miles? I mean it can be broken down several ways but we all knew this was going to happen regardless and the range extender to 440 miles is not good enough.
EVNow
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And people without kids are the ones wanting 500 miles range too. Try driving non-stop for 500 miles with kids
Most CT buyers - just like me - will never use it off-road. Just normal kid hauling duties in the suburbs
Just like I will never haul a large plywood sheet ...
EVNow
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Most CT buyers - just like me - will never use it off-road. Just normal kid hauling duties in the suburbs
dhanson865
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More detailed video of the bullet proof testing, details that they didn't design for that goal, it was a side benefit and he clearly says the panels do support load (functional exoskeleton)
Troy came to the same conclusion
Drumheller
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Thinking about this, they need to have a 9.6 kW inverter internal to the CT to power the 240V receptacle. But they wouldn’t have spare inverter capacity for this PowerShare Mobile Connector, so the PowerShare Mobile Connector must have a built in inverter, and, as you surmise, must be plugged into the NACS port so that it can slurp DC power. In that case, surely this mythical Powershare Mobile Connector could also be used in any Tesla to deliver 7.2 kW at 240V, which would be awesome. No bidirectional charger needed in Teslas, just what it currently has, which is direct connection between NACS and the battery.
Supercharging transfer is not combinable with other offers. Don’t ask me how I know.
Artful Dodger
"Neko no me"
Marques (nice guy) is full of *sugar*. The price point isn't a 'spec', that's the clearing price in the market. And Tesla's estimated price was before this round of inflation (why is he being disingenuous, everybody knows that).
Then Marques conflates mid-spec range (340 miles) with the highest price version ($100K). That's just misleading and dishonest. The 340 mile range CT costs just $72,500 after the IRA credit, and costs even less in States with addtional incentives.
Lastly, Marques goes on a rant about Roadster range specs. Why? He doesn't even CONSIDER that Tesla is doing R&D right now on the v3 Cybercell at the Kato Rd. battery pilot plant. Doesn't Marques know what 'single-crystal silicon anode' means? How about 500 mile CTs and 600 mile Roadsters? (it's called 'energy density' Marques, do the math).
Humorously, even his 'first-time' claim is false: Tesla didn't deliver a $35K Model 3 until years after 1st deliveries, so this ain't the first missed 'key spec'. Yeah, it takes time.
He's become yet another grandstanding 'influencer', more interested in self-promotion than getting the story straight. I wonder if it's too late to join his patreon...
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I was hoping to use a Cybertruck as a camper, but the 3K$ CT Tent is not what I hoped for. Any ideas if the third party camping attachments like the Cyberlandr will be feasible now that the CT is officially released?
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