Yes.
Ford F150 capability for comparison. 30a 240v 7.2kW
Although you may be right about the compressor capabilities, I have never seen anything from Tesla stating what the capabilities will be. I have seen reviews of the Rivian compressor and the Lightning compressor and the former seemed under powered and the latter was fine. Where did you get this information if you didn't make it up?
It is hard to find but it was shown at the unveiling, at the point where they had a graphic that said "built for anything" or some such.
I would like to like this comment but the compressor need not be 'just' what the suspension requires. That is the lower bound for sure, but if you are going to have one, and advertise it as useful for a work truck, then you really need to go past suspension and tire inflation specs. Do I know? No. I do agree about Ford's AC capabilities.
I’m trying to envision what people would be doing with a compressor on the truck myself. I’d expect most professionals who do roofing or framing and need a hard working compressor would have an external compressor and just use the truck for power. The folks who need a compressor for work, work the hell out of them and that’s not the sort of unnecessary load you’d want to put on your likely expensive to service onboard compressor.
Everyone has strong opinions about what “Shape” a work vehicle needs to be. Someone else suggested vans would be better.
Keep in mind that the base model Lightning Pro ( priced originally at $40K but now $56K) 240mi range does not include any 220V outlets and the maximum output is 2.4KW not 9.6KW nor 7.2KW.
Tesla has not stated what the specs of the compressor are, but it can be derived if you are familiar with how Tesla uses first principles thinking. For example, we know that air suspension is not a high-volume application, and neither is topping up tire pressure after off-roading or plugging a flat tire. A small compressor can do all of these common tasks.
First off, the nominal voltages in N. America are 120V and 240V (not 110V and 220V) so even though that's what was on Tesla's infographic during the reveal, it is certainly incorrect.
I disagree that Tesla needs to match the 11 outlets on the Lightning. Ford went over-the-top on "going to eleven" (like the stereo on Spinal Tap) because it was a cheap and easy way to "one-up" Tesla, not because customers are dying to have 11 outlets! Tesla will put in a reasonable number of outlets, not 12 because they feel compelled to outdo the Lightning. People know how to use a powerstrip if the application calls for that many things plugged in, like multiple laptops, battery chargers, alarm clocks, blenders, refrigerators, etc. Construction sites reqularly have splitters so the carpenters can run a skill saw, lighting, etc. off the same extension cord so it's not a problem there either.
I do not recall your answer making it clear that it was educated guesses; the way I read it was that it was factual, and if I can misread it then others might as well. I only ask for links when it seems to me that someone is stating a fact that I cannot trace. I do not think that is being anal.
Since the Cybertruck rides low by default, maybe a good aftermarket product for the Cybertruck would be seats that suction cup to the roof of the cab so people can enjoy that “commanding view”.
The exact statement that you took issue with was, "We don't know the amperage of the 240V outlets, probably 30 amp, enough to run a compressor or welder, etc. "
Not just after airing down. A few ups and downs or hitting much colder temps or whatever and your tires aren't perfect at keeping the air in, especially when you're giving them workouts over cobbles.
