What Tesla should do is let everyone know that the first units are quad motor specs with either 350 miles or 500. Open the configurator to everyone and see who's willing to order the quad. Keeps it simple for them and gives them an almost exact feel for demand for the quads. Then they can see...
Tbh I have to backup my model y to the point where the rear tire has to touch the bump stop. This is just at a regular supercharger. CT will definitely be a little of a challenge with the current Tesla infrastructure. Unless they add like an additional 18-24 inches to current chargers.
They are usually not meant to be removed. Not sure how many ppl would actually rock crawl with the CT, dimensions wise not an ideal rock crawler. At max height should be decent off-road even with the aero flaps.
Strange because I did see some on the right side rear quarter panel around the 23 second mark... definitely some waviness present.
Also kinda weird if the front glass doesn't go all the way down and out of the way. Some ppl like to lay their arms in that area while driving..or have their dogs...
I think you guys are over thinking what I meant to say.
People who are buying the top tier variants want the best and can afford the best.
Knowing Tesla builds the most efficient BEV and power trains.
If Tesla's competition has a quad motor setup, then Tesla must have the same setup to...
Elon like to produce the best vehicle without much compromises. If other OEMs are producing 4 motor variants, Tesla also needs to produce a 4 motor variant. The reasoning is 4 is better than 3, plain and simple. 3 motors is not going to cut it against the competition.
I would bet some money that they are planning on making some marketing video with these units. The frunk storage prob makes up for the loss of the side sail storage. But loving all the new photos. Lots more sightings to come it seems as we get more units made.
A proper dual fuel generator hooked up to your home would be a better alternative to a vehicle anyway. V2h is limited by vehicles battery state of charge. These new propane /gas generators seem way more cost effective and more useful overall.
In SF a standard parking space is 20ft long...regardless it's going to be a tight fit there or in a garage. I think the garage idea was more for charging convenience vs running a cable underneath the garage door to charge the beast.
My guess is no roll down rear window after these pics...which makes sense. Less liability for it to turn into a guillotine. Still hoping for HVAC to the bed tho, not a deal breaker tho
My thinking is that if they have a line operational, they are probably capable of making several final production units a day, and ramping up to dozens a week for the next few months. Pretty exciting to think these are the final real deal units being built.
Looks are though they are saving cost by making the side frames out of stamped steel. No wonder the first frame spy shots showed the frame painted white. Looks like they're making great progress.
For me a dual motor with 350 mile range and 4ws that's priced around $60-65k is still doable but prefer $65k to land with the largest pack at 450+ miles. Sub 5 second 0-60 is plenty.
I think a backup generator is way more useful and cheaper than trying to power your house with a EV. V2H is pretty gimmicky imo and a waste of money to add to your home.
What i noticed when Franz got in the truck, along with his kids, that they didn't really have to jump up to get in. I think the body of the CT is pretty tall from the floor to the ceiling. My old jeep Rubicon was annoying to get into and out of because of the short body but on 33 inch tires. The...
If they didn't bring at least 4 test mules they are prob not doing winter testing is my guess. Maybe some epic photoshoots in the wild or a commercial maybe.