I was thinking the width is sometimes given in terms of what dimensional item you can lay flat on the floor (ie. 4x8 plywood | drywall. I didn't take it as negatively misleading.
Overall, my impression is that there is more usable space in the F150. Cybertruck bed gave up some space for rear...
Grabbed some pictures for visual.
Not sure if this spy shot shows some supporting hints.
3rd party Retrax rolling tonneau example that may help visualize some details and how much space this would take up. Their install PDF manual. Also shows drain tube ie. rolling up with rain or wet melting...
Related EV picture I just saw on a FB lightning post.
Via: https://getjerry.com/driving/ford-lightning-bed-size#2022-ford-lightning-truck-bed-dimensions
And worse, 285/65R18 is considered a 33" tire even though it's only 32.6"
https://tiresizescalculator.com/285-65r18-in-inches/#:~:text=How%20big%20is%20a%20285,when%20inflated%20with%20no%20load.
UPDATE: 35" (34.8")
https://tiresizescalculator.com/285-75r18-in-inches/
I'm still hoping for tri-motor since they have good experience and data for that from the Plaid as well as the Semi. Would be good efficiency on the highway just like the semi.
This was the image I saw back then and mentioned above.
It sure doesn't seem like those control arms are as long as what the Rivian does. See video for advantages. Maybe my perception is off.
I had this chart from somewhere over a year ago. I have no idea if the clearance and approach numbers are close for the Cybertruck.
The Rivian numbers are impressive any way you slice it.
There is a really interesting discussion in the "Rivian R1T Electric Truck | Hoist Review" video...
I understand your points.
I had this saved off from long ago related to dimensions:
Re: 54 -- [aside: Rivian has pretty cool extended arms so the tailgate extends out several more inches when down. RJ talked to Munro about it in a show-n-tell video and people have showed it for hauling things...
I had thought it was pretty narrow on the top as well until I went and looked for pictures.
I search for this in Google and then clicked on the Image only tab to just see pictures:
pickup truck front view
This person heard it in the Q&A too.
Excellent summary and pictures:
Tesla 2023 Investor Day – March 1, 2023 by dburkland
https://www.dburkland.com/tesla-2023-investor-day/