Same here. I would have paid more. They did give us some free goodies though.
I probably was willing to pay 20k more even without those goodies. I don’t really care about those goodies except AT tires and FSD. Premium data is nice.
I would guess there are many tens of thousands of people in the same boat as you. First 50-60 (whatever it was in 2019), then 80 on delivery event day, then actually 100…
i dont think the irs will allow the tax credit if fsd is mandatory becuase then its part of the purchase price, unless tesla decides the hell with the tax credit altogether.The FS trucks appears to be ending soon and “normal” versions will likely start production shortly. However, Tesla being Tesla I predict a catch will be involved and it will be a big one.
My prediction is that non-FS AWD and CyberBeast trucks will be offered at $80k and $100k respectively BUT Tesla will initially make Full Self Driving MANDATORY during the initial non-FS launch due to high demand. This mandatory option will eventually be dropped as buyer demand wanes for the Cybertruck.
The $79,990 AWD version will still qualify for the $7500 tax credit since software doesn’t count towards the $80k price cap.
Bottom line? It might be years before you can purchase a $79,990 Cybertruck with the $7500 federal tax credit.
The Cybertruck in this picture has a bend in the steel going from lower front tire fender to the top of the tailgate. What is the story with this Cybertruck?The FS trucks appears to be ending soon and “normal” versions will likely start production shortly. However, Tesla being Tesla I predict a catch will be involved and it will be a big one.
My prediction is that non-FS AWD and CyberBeast trucks will be offered at $80k and $100k respectively BUT Tesla will initially make Full Self Driving MANDATORY during the initial non-FS launch due to high demand. This mandatory option will eventually be dropped as buyer demand wanes for the Cybertruck.
The $79,990 AWD version will still qualify for the $7500 tax credit since software doesn’t count towards the $80k price cap.
Bottom line? It might be years before you can purchase a $79,990 Cybertruck with the $7500 federal tax credit.
Tesla is not making anyone pay for anything they don't want. If you don't want what they are offering, don't buy it! It really is that simple!
The thing is, there are a number of reasons why Rivian has a surplus of R1T's, while people are still waiting to buy a Cybertruck. And that's true even though Tesla is already producing the Cybertruck in higher numbers than Rivian produces the R1T and you cannot buy a Cybertruck without paying the $20K premium. The Cybertruck is bigger, more nimble, rides quieter and smoother off-road (and on), has a better stereo, more ground clearance, better software, and is much tougher and more damage resistant.
Why not? At only $72K for a full-sized 4WD truck, that's a great deal, even before you consider it's not an ICE pickup. Plenty of people under the tax credit income limits would find that compelling.
I am curious if they have stuff like basic audio and optional tonneau or even PowerShare being an optional software addon.
