I think the "European Car Market" would be classed as quite substantial, seeing as the full size CT just wouldnt be practical on Europes relatively narrower roads and parking spaces.
That sketch of the 2 door CT seen at the Petersen last December would be perfect for our roads...
As I said, the 1st edition cars (Hyundai Ioniq 5, NOT Fisker) all came to Europe fully loaded with every option fitted including the Solar Panel, so it's not like there was a choice to have a panoramic roof instead.
Your right in thinking the extra (free) 400 miles it gives me over the year is...
Ive got the Ioniq 5 with the Solar Roof option which is probably around the same size as that of the Fisker's.
I probably wouldnt have optioned it myself, but all the first edition 'Project 45's came to Europe with it prefitted.
Ive been taking readings from it every week so we can have a look...
Cant see how the stock price affects me still wanting a (smaller Euro version) CT
Yes I realise its probably not going to happen, at least for another 3 years, but I did like that 2 door rendering at the Petersen a couple of months back.
As for the stock price, I might consider getting some when...
It was straight from Elons tongue on Battery day in Sept 2020 {so it must be true}:-
" We’ll probably make an international version of cybertruck that’ll be kind of smaller .. you know – kind of like a "tight Wolverine package” - it’ll still be cooler, but it’ll be smaller cos you just cant make...
In the UK the standard car driving license {Cat B} only allows you to drive cars & light commercial vehicles (ie-ford transit type & car derived vans), having a max laden weight of 3500kg (7,700lbs)
Q/- What's the estimated fully laden weight of a CT?
However, If they passed their car driving...
We actually pay stupid amounts for cars in Europe - far higher prices than you're used to over there
eg - UK price of Tesla Model 3 LR = ÂŁ49,990 = $67,755, whereas US list price = $45,940
Therefore far more profit to be made in Europe - Especially if also built here
The upcoming super stylish...
A smaller Wolverine version is exactly what we need for Europe's much smaller roads.
Also Logical that a smaller version could be produced in Europe - if the Berlin Plant ever gets finished :D
Just seen the latest video from JerryRigEverything where amongst other things, he laser cuts a CT model ready for bending & offers up the design for anyone who wants one - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4934326
Jump to 2m55s in the Video, or just watch it all for some pretty cool laser cutting
No links - Just reasoned logic.
Texas Giga probably wont start turning out CTs in numbers till at least March next year, & all effort will go into making that happen.
A Euro Version of the CT will almost certainly also be built in Europe - most probably at an Extension of Giga Berlin.
Giga...
Well, when it was first announced, I figured it would be at least 2024 before we had a "Euro-version"
Think of all those who have been waiting years already for the Roadster
Happy to wait
Its not really the frontal shape that's the problem, but the ability for that shape/material to deform upon impact with a pedestrian, & also to prevent injury to those within the vehicle if impacting another vehicle.
In a pedestrians case - The vehicles bodywork effectively suffers more damage...