The problem is most of the efficiencies Tesla can squeeze out involve weight reduction and aerodynamics. Toss a trailer on the back and that all goes out the window. Or at least a big chunk does.
CT TRI was around 6700lbs originally, so today with castings front and back, plus other changes to 'build' for manufacturing effecientcies and performance, CT may surprise everyone. ( 'Best part, is no part' Philosophy)
Me too.
Both are important, but having lost a fair amount of range for our Model Y on last month's winter drive to Denver and back, I would not want to lose any range on the CT, especially if towing something. Also, most will recall from the unveiling that the range figures all had '+' sign by them, meaning that, for the tri-motor trim, the range would be 'at least' 500 miles.
When Tesla demonstrated the Semi actually getting 500 miles with a full load, and even going up the Grapevine along the way, I began wondering if the 500 miles they are quoting for the CT will include payload or towing a trailer. THAT would be a game changer. A work truck needs to be able to do these things so if Tesla wants to blow the story wide open their actual range should include cargo/towing in them. I would not care one bit if it was "up to 500 miles" if it is real miles with a real load. I'd be stoked.
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Tesla does this also, over time, so we can expect, as more CTs get on the road and Tesla gathers data on battery management, that they will update ranges too. I think it is great for the Rivian of course.
Range is EPA ratings, which does not include a substantial load or trailer.
I am not talking about EPA range and am not sure I care what they say. What I ‘am’ saying is that Tesla quoted a 500 mile range for the Semi and then showed that it could get more than 500 miles, pulling a full load, and going up an extreme incline part of the way. So why not dream of them doing the same with the CT?
?Road-trip are not very popular on a small island like Hawaii. Heck, driving just five miles in Hawaii seems like a enternity. You people are blessed with the massive amount of land in the continental USA.
?Some of you people are going to use the Cybertruck in a commercial application in heavy duty mode. That’s serious hauling!Me too.
My trip to the mountains is only 85 miles, but straight up a hill with no charging infrastructure, and im doubtful it will ever have fast charging enroute..
500 miles is minimum for towing.
My Rivian barely makes it with 5% battery when I arrive under ideal conditions and taking "Slow".
Below is my best guess for the Cybertruck
