Here's my wish list:
- Cyberquad and tailgate ramp
- Storage cubbies under seats.
- Optional instrument cluster
- Deployable drone for terrain scanning etc
- Rails and skid plates to protect battery
- Recovery hooks
- Winch
- Overlanding accessories like bed topper with tons of storage
- Solar...
I was very happy when I saw this image during the presentation. Things confirmed or hinted:
- Rear display confirmed (also confirmed via interior pictures)
- Brake and/or steer by wire and/or air suspension confirmed (see red module at each wheel)
Also, why are there 3 red modules by the...
I'm sure a full and more nuanced answer would have been to talk about factory development, tooling, engineering, supply chain, etc. But Elon is the master of big picture thinking. I love how he puts things into perspective.
These price cuts are such an incredible flex on the rest of the industry! I think it suggests production ramp at Texas and Berlin are about to really pick up.
As for CT, I wouldn't get too excited yet. Even if production starts in June, its another 12 months before we see big production...
I predict 3 variants:
Standard Range (dual motor, 300 miles)
Long Range (dual motor, 500 miles)
Plaid (quad motor, 500 miles, plus a few nifty features and/or luxury upgrades)
lots of production kinks to work out, then WWIII and/or COVID Act II creates more geopolitical garbage and production...
People who have real winters... Here in the frozen wasteland of the north, where distances are vast, charging infrastructure is limited, and soul-crushing winters kill range. By my calculations, a 500 mile battery is the starting point for "useful" work.
Until this event, I was convinced Tesla was trending toward smaller batteries for CT. Now that 1MW class charging is confirmed for CT, I am changing my position. I think they will follow through on the 500 mile version. I think CT will dominate for towing.