Range Extender Purchase Dependency

[Love2Cyber]

Wondering if someone might have some ideas regarding Tesla being on the hook for range extender orders in the future. The problem - if I get the truck, and no RE is ever executed, the vehicle will not meet my needs. Even worse - if they don't deliver on REs and instead offer a longer range battery, my truck will have plummeted in value.

So - I'm waiting on a VIN, but a bit anxious that Tesla may not deliver on the RE... A very high $$ impact if they fail to do so.

Any thoughts re: Tesla's obligation to deliver / what recourse I might have in the future - given that they've set an expectation around future range capabilities?

Thanks!

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[Love2Cyber]

I guess I ask unpopular questions??

 

[Mattsplat]

Wondering if someone might have some ideas regarding Tesla being on the hook for range extender orders in the future. The problem - if I get the truck, and no RE is ever executed, the vehicle will not meet my needs. Even worse - if they don't deliver on REs and instead offer a longer range battery, my truck will have plummeted in value.

So - I'm waiting on a VIN, but a bit anxious that Tesla may not deliver on the RE... A very high $$ impact if they fail to do so.

Any thoughts re: Tesla's obligation to deliver / what recourse I might have in the future - given that they've set an expectation around future range capabilities?

Thanks!

Don't trust anything Tesla says or does. It has a track record of inconsistency.

 

[Agassi]

Elon is committed to ensuring the RE is accessible; this is a crucial step for making the Cybertruck an appealing choice for dedicated truck enthusiasts.

 

[Outdoors]

Nope no hook. Tesla can just give one the deposit back. They might also say thanks for being part of innovation or something like that.

Tesla is under no obligation to fit a buyer's use case.

 

[Love2Cyber]

That seals it - I’ll take a lightning at $10k off msrp, lariat, for an effective $40k less and better specs…. Now to get my refund back

 

[Love2Cyber]

$40k difference includes the tax credit differential...but not the promotional interest rate Ford is putting out as well. I'll take 1.9% 36 month financing over the bs 6.5% on the Tesla. Really adds up...

 

[Spacenoddle]

$40k difference includes the tax credit differential...but not the promotional interest rate Ford is putting out as well. I'll take 1.9% 36 month financing over the bs 6.5% on the Tesla. Really adds up...

Good for you. My time is limited since my daughter will be out of high school in 2 years. So i cannot wait for another 2 years or even 1 year to share some fun and excitment with her.

 

[Love2Cyber]

Yeah - I have a boat / need to tow with it eventually…. Unfortunately, ct is a huge gamble in this regard.

 

[CyberTW]

Yeah - I have a boat / need to tow with it eventually…. Unfortunately, ct is a huge gamble in this regard.

Wait, is the lightning good at towing now? I thought it sucked on range too (and no SC network)
Price I totally get. Good for you! One less person in front of me

 

[Love2Cyber]

Wait, is the lightning good at towing now? I thought it sucked on range too (and no SC network)
Price I totally get. Good for you! One less person in front of me

Yeah, that’s my point. They both suck at towing equally, which is why neither is a long term investment. If I thought the ct was - even with another 16k (60k total price difference) I’d go with it. Now the aim is to minimize massive depreciation and interest until a true long-term truck comes out

Even if RE becomes a thing, better better battery density will quickly make this solution obsolete.

anyway - wish the ct made sense. Perhaps I’ll keep the res anyway and sell black market style so you can jump ahead

 

[Love2Cyber]

Btw - lightning now has access to Tesla sc’s. Even better - port is in the front / can access charge cords without dropping the trailer

 

[Spacenoddle]

Btw - lightning now has access to Tesla sc’s. Even better - port is in the front / can access charge cords without dropping the trailer

CT charge port at the back is really a design flaw for Tesla to correct.

 

[Outdoors]

Went from a range extender question to a Ford Lightning ad. Lickity split.

 

[Love2Cyber]

“Ford - not a waste of money” or “makes a good short-term placeholder until a legit electric truck hits the market”…not very glowing tag lines. Just too bad we still don’t have a good bet after 4.5 yrs in line

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