Not shocked by CT pricing.

[JollyRoger]

If Tesla were to sell the truck for 50k. Then you would see massive flipping for 100k+.

Now that they are charging 100k off the bat. Then Tesla can keep that profit.

Price will for sure come down eventually.

Too bad for those with multiple reservations hoping to make an easy dollar.

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[Truck Gang]

I understand and appreciate all that has gone into bringing this product to market but the CT in now unaffordable and unjustifiable for me at this time.

When I reserved my CT it was because I was ready to replace my Silverado which I bought new in '08 and was rusting off the frame. Comparable new Silverados were in the $50k-$60k range and would still be subject to corrosion. The dual motor CT fit my needs for a pickup, wasn't subject to corrosion, and would do 99% of what I need to do with a truck.

At the time interest rates were less than 4% and my budget could handle the payment. I was skeptical that the production time and price would stay at $50k but I remained hopeful.

I even remember discussions on this forum of buying the dual-motor and then spending another $20k on two powerwalls equaling the purchase price of the tri-motor. This option was in my mind and I seriously thought of doing this.

When the CT was finally delivered the price jumped 60%, interest rates are closer to 8% and insurance is looking like it will be close to $400 a month. In the meantime my income didn't jump 60%.

 

[Blue Steel]

It really wouldn’t make sense for Tesla to sell a truck that undercuts the competition by $30k, when demand is overwhelming. But I still wanted them to do just that.

Surprised? No.
Disappointed? Yes.

 

[Mini2nut]

Price adjustments? Tesla will sell every truck it produces for the next 2-3 years due to high demand. A design refresh probably won’t happen until 2030 or so.

 

[HaulingAss]

Price adjustments? Tesla will sell every truck it produces for the next 2-3 years due to high demand. A design refresh probably won’t happen until 2030 or so.

2030 is far too soon for a company like Tesla to restyle the design on such an elegant and ground-breaking design.

Tesla will address any weak or problematic engineering while leaving the aesthetics largely unchanged. They will focus more on updating the production line and methods, not so much the design of the truck, except as it relates to building it. I can see the basic design being largely unchanged for well over a decade.

The great thing about Tesla is they address any pressing issues ASAP and without any fanfare while legacy auto loves to make little styling changes every 2-3 years (or sooner) so products already sold look noticeably out of date. Tesla doesn't really do that, at not not at the same frequency.

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