You do realize that those who say they NEED 500 miles range for the most part really do need that range, don't you? I would argue that 95% of your 95% who don't need that range also don't really need a Cybertruck, they could easily accomplish what they want to do with a Model X/Y with a utility trailer the handful of times they'd actually use the bed.
On the otherhand, the 5% (your numbers) who are let down by the absence of 500 miles range are the ones who really don't have an electric alternative to an ICE vehicle. We're let down by the lack of 500 miles range.
You can look at my profile pic to see why I'm disappointed. Towing an RV drops your range by 50%. Then add rain, gravel roads and no electrical hookups for 100+ miles from where you're camping and the equation changes quickly.
Second reason I want 500+ miles range, look at a map of Superchargers. See all the empty space in BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan that's north of Edmonton, AB? Well that's my playground, not a Supercharger in sight. The canoeing, fishing, etc. up there is amazing. It's challenging to do with the current ranges offered. More range would definately open up more of this territory. Contrary to what some may think, it's not a wasteland, there are ICE vehicles driving around there. Not as many as south of the northernmost line of Superchargers, but that's why it's still such an amazing place. Running out of gas in a remote area can reasonably easily be dealt with via a jerry can of gas. A BEV out of charge in a remote area is a much bigger problem.
Related to the point above is off-roading and winter driving in areas poorly served by charging infrastructure. Much as I love my Model X, I don't take it off-road because it's too expensive for me to accept the damage to the finish that off-roading would subject it to. A Cybertruck though would be a dream vehicle for that given it's lack of paint to scrape off and the difficulty in denting it's exterior. Off-roading will deplete the battery quickly though and is often done in areas far from Superchargers and in areas where running out of charge can be very problematic.
Certainly more Superchargers would help. They would also have to be built as pull-throughs. It's not much fun showing up to a Supercharger at a mall with no available parking spaces to ditch the trailer, circling around for a long time trying to find a spot, carefully backing in to unhitch the RV while blocking traffic, heading off to wait in line to charge, finally getting a charge (soon to be less than 100% or face congestion fees) then having to go block traffic again while hitching up to carry on (yes, I'm looking at you Cross Iron Mills - Calgary
). BTW, once they're built, how much you want to bet that the pull-throughs will always be in use by someone not towing whenever someone pulls up with a trailer looking to charge?For now, I'm not upset at Tesla. Maybe in time as their battery chemistry improves and they ramp up battery production they'll have a 500 mile range version. I could also be happy with the Range Extender, but only if it's an affordable rental. I don't want it permanently taking up bed space, nor do I want to insert/remove and store the thing. Time will tell.
What I am upset with is those who are dismissive of those upset with the lack of 500 miles range. To be told by someone who wants a the Cybertruck as a status symbol (not saying that's you Cliff, speaking in general terms now) what we don't need, when we clearly do know what we want a truck for is very annoying, to say the least.
