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I don't think it's weird to have two trucks. My next door neighbor, who's had a Cybertruck reservation for a few years, is keeping his F-350 Powerstroke after he takes delivery of his Cybertruck. He just bought a new Tesla Y which he's keeping as well. He suggested I keep my RAM and also...

Good news for some: I canceled my Cybertruck reservation today. After reading reviews such as this one and many others, I've determined that the Cybertruck cannot replace the truck I currently own--a RAM 2500 with a Cummins 6.7L Diesel--based on how I use my truck. The Cybertruck's range...

Woodrick mentioned a driving style/charging procedure that he refers to as "fast/low" which he says may be the best way to travel longer distances in EVs. Basically, he suggests that the EV be driven fast (at least at normal highway speeds) until the battery level is really low, then recharge...

You are right. At the end of the day, the CT will fulfill the mission requirements of many people but it won't fulfill the mission requirements of others. This is unlike an ICE pickup truck, which can satisfy the mission requirements of a broader swath of owners--those who will drive shorter...

Exactly. By the time you land, taxi to the fuel pump or wait for the fuel truck, pay the bill, etc, you've easily added a half hour to your trip. And, of course, the bathroom break, etc. Sometimes, though, if there's a good restaurant on the field, you just plan the stop to refuel, eat...

I think it's odd that some people consider driving at the speed limit to be "bad driving" or "speeding." No, that's normal driving!

I never suggested that anyone was ripping anyone off. I suppose that Superchargers are no different than any other products. They get what the market bears and I have no problem with that. I'm just going through the process of determining whether the CT will meet all my needs. My next door...

I don't tow all the time but I've towed my 26ft Regal Express Cruiser, a 28 ft. Airstream travel trailer, a 12 ft enclosed cargo trailer and a 10 ft open utility trailer with my truck. Sometimes I have towed these trailers all up and down the state except for the Airstream, which I have towed...

Really? I can get regular gas for $2.63/gal at my local warehouse club and Diesel at $3.37; I just filled the tank on my RAM 2500 Diesel truck at that price yesterday. So don't come calling me deceptive. Take your anger issues, paranoia and bullying elsewhere. I didn't come to this site to...

You consider the site I quoted as sketchy and you label me a troll because I presented information that you don't agree with? The website I quoted from is very pro-EV; they are not some conspiracy website designed to cast a shadow on EV usage and ownership. Quite the contrary. I suggest that...

Thanks for the useful information. I had never heard of or considered the low/fast method of traveling in an EV. I use the opposite concept with my airplane. I find that flying a little slower sometimes results in arriving at my destination sooner because I may avert a fuel stop (the tortoise...

The more I read about the CT's mileage, the more I think it is optimal for those who plan to use it for shorter trips that allow it to be charged at home. But it starts to be less optimal for those who plan to take longer trips. It is probably impractical for those who intend to tow for longer...

We do, indeed, need real-world range tests. It should not be a secret club for those who already drive Teslas.

I agree. But it seems that EV manufacturers should disclose real-world ranges at real-world driving speeds and conditions. Surely they have the engineering skills and knowledge to do that. The notion that consumers should "know better" or that they should adapt their driving style to EVs...

Actually, according to this article, Supercharging is almost 2.5 times as expensive as gas! The article (which is VERY pro-EV) says that charging an EV at home will cost around $39 per 1,000 miles of driving Vs $107 for an ICE vehicle. That figure is very close to what my electric utility...

I'm looking forward to more real-world experience from owners besides Tesla reps and cheerleaders. I'm sure anyone who's contemplating using a CT as a real truck--not just a novelty--has the same concerns and wants the same questions answered. The biggest question I think most people like me...

It's good to see reports of real-world range in all driving conditions--not just slow, around-town driving. Driving at speeds of 70 MPH + is normal for many people in many parts of our country, so no one should dismiss it as "bad driving." Towing at those speeds is also normal and legal in...