Would you have Purchased the CT if, "it looked more like a normal truck?"

[YDR37]

I think Tesla would have been much better off creating a small pickup as opposed to a full size truck.

I agree, but this was a mistake made by the whole automotive industry, not just Tesla. All the best-selling EVs are a lot smaller than a full-sized truck: the Model Y and Model 3 of course, but also the Toyota bZ, Ford Mach-e, Chevy Equinox, Hyundai Ioniq5, etc. So the manufacturers probably should have started with smaller and less expensive "EV Mavericks" or "EV Tacomas". But they all went for full-sized, high-priced "EV F-150s" instead.

The industry has figured this out, and the smaller EV trucks are finally coming. Slate, Telo, Ford, and Kia are all working on small EV pickups. Could see some initial deliveries by the end of the year.

The Scout seems to be a good size target.

The forthcoming Scout Terra EV pickup will be 229.2 inches long. This is full-sized, actually longer than a Cybertruck (223.74 inches) and close to an F-150 Lightning (231.7 inches).

The smallest EV pickup on the US market right now is the Rivian R1T at 217.1 inches. It isn't priced like a small truck though (starts at $79,990).

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[Killlbox]

I had never owned a truck, never driven a truck, never thought about buying a truck and was driving a 2009 Brabus Smart Car during the unveil. I was living Seattle at the time.
When the Cybertruck pulled the F-150 backwards I couldn't get to my laptop fast enough to order one.

We are now a 100% Tesla vehicle household, got the Power Share with the FS CB order and slapped solar on the roof last fall.

I think I'm the demographic Tesla was going for with the look of the truck. They knew the rest of you would buy one

 

[CyberGus]

I have wanted a Delorean since the early 80's (before BTF). Such a unique looking car.

I took mine to Delivery Day.

 

[EricGregori]

I agree, but this was a mistake made by the whole automotive industry, not just Tesla. All the best-selling EVs are a lot smaller than a full-sized truck: the Model Y and Model 3 of course, but also the Toyota bZ, Ford Mach-e, Chevy Equinox, Hyundai Ioniq5, etc. So the manufacturers probably should have started with smaller and less expensive "EV Mavericks" or "EV Tacomas". But they all went for full-sized, high-priced "EV F-150s" instead.

The industry has figured this out, and the smaller EV trucks are finally coming. Slate, Telo, Ford, and Kia are all working on small EV pickups. Could see some initial deliveries by the end of the year.

The forthcoming Scout Terra EV pickup will be 229.2 inches long. This is full-sized, actually longer than a Cybertruck (223.74 inches) and close to an F-150 Lightning (231.7 inches).

The smallest EV pickup on the US market right now is the Rivian R1T at 217.1 inches. It isn't priced like a small truck though (starts at $79,990).

Got it. I thought the Scout was closer in size to a 2000 Ford Ranger or a 90's Isuzu Pickup.

 

[YDR37]

I would think plastic body panels on a truck would be a negative compared to stainless steel.

It is. But the low cost of injection-molded plastic vs. expensive, difficult-to-shape stainless steel has to be considered as well. Low cost is a positive.

It's kind of funny that the only two vehicles on the market that come unpainted are the Cybertruck and the Slate.

 

[EricGregori]

It is. But the low cost of injection-molded plastic vs. expensive, difficult-to-shape stainless steel has to be considered as well. Low cost is a positive.

It's kind of funny that the only two vehicles on the market that come unpainted are the Cybertruck and the Slate.

If my dreams come true (at 56 I have completed my bucket list), Tesla would release a model 2 (Cybercab with controls). A 2 seater with plastic panels would be a perfect around town EV.

 

[JerseyMike]

The subscription model is the only way a lot of people can afford it. Not everyone can drop $8K, $12K, or $15K.

Agree 100%, the 8k or whatever for FSD upfront is just not feasible or logical for most (most just keep a car 2-3 years I think)....heck, you could put that money (not to mention the interest if financing) in the market and likely pay for a good amount of the subscription with the interest earned

 

[eswimm]

Didn't need a truck, but one would occasionally be convenient. I could get 20 bails of pine needles in my Model X or a load of pavers when I had to.

Most likely would not have purchased if it looked like a normal truck, but might be able to change my mind if I drove one as a loaner or something.

Stainless Steel body, Powershare, drive by wire and 4-wheel steering clinched the deal for me. Looks big, but feels a lot smaller in parking lot.

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