Jhodgesatmb
Well-known member
- First Name
- Jack
- Joined
- Dec 1, 2019
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- Location
- San Francisco Bay area
- Website
- www.arbor-studios.com
- Vehicles
- Tesla Cybertruck FS AWD, Tesla Model Y LR
- Occupation
- Retired AI researcher
I do not think Tesla/Elon would have advertised their range values for the 3 trims had they werenât certain they could achieve those numbers. On range they and performance they have never failed to achieve or succeed their promises. Which trim will come first (Tri, Quad, Dual) is anyoneâs guess but I am certain of them achieving their range-for-trim values.I originally placed a reservation for a Tri-Motor, with the 500 mile range (now I wonder what they were thinking promising that much range....it is 4 years later and I doubt they will be able to sell any Cybertrucks with over 400 miles of range at the launch).
I am still very interested in whatever they produce with 3 motors or 4 motors....and yes I expect it to be way more expensive than it was priced in 2019. But not more than a loaded Ford Lightning. In fact, it will probably force Ford to lower the price of their Lightning. Maybe Tesla can bring it out at the $75,000 price point.
We will see.
I am less certain about how much âeffectiveâ range they will have. A truck is a different beast than a sedan. Telling the buyer 300 miles or 500 miles in a sedan is very different than telling a truck user the same thing. If they tell me 500 I had better get at least 400 on a 20%-80% charge basis. That way I donât have to charge more than 1-2 times a week. I would feel much better if they deliver the truck with an actual, practical range like they did with the Semi; 500 miles towing at capacity from Fremont to San Diego!
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