Cybertruck deliveries start in October says Tesla employee / Cybertruck test driver

[rudedawg78]

I wouldn't say that Tesla was "sitting with their thumb in their @$$..." The Cybertruck required a new production technique that was never done before. It takes time to get all of that setup. Oh yeah, they had to construct a new Gigafactory also where it would be built. There's that...

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[Jhodgesatmb]

Sadly, you are right.

 

[Crissa]

What damage? Dust?

That's the thing about these rumors. They get really weird.

The cameras and car that were damaged were across the road from the launch pad. Not five miles away. And dust from agriculture and industry sometimes goes miles, too.

-Crissa

 

[Jhodgesatmb]

What damage? Dust?

That's the thing about these rumors. They get really weird.

The cameras and car that were damaged were across the road from the launch pad. Not five miles away. And dust from agriculture and industry sometimes goes miles, too.

-Crissa

I am a SpaceX fan but I can also acknowledge that the debris field (and by definition damage) from the launch pad, not to mention the launch vehicle, was large. It is a fact that the SpaceX launch pad was dramatically different than those at KSC and probably should have been tested more thoroughly. Anyway, I think that more FAA and NASA oversight cannot hurt until this launch pad is proven to be effective and safe.

 

[PilotPete]

I'm very curious, what are your thoughts after driving them back to back?

 

[jerhenderson]

I wouldn't say that Tesla was "sitting with their thumb in their @$$..." The Cybertruck required a new production technique that was never done before. It takes time to get all of that setup. Oh yeah, they had to construct a new Gigafactory also where it would be built. There's that...

there's the new factory.... there's the larger gigapress that had to invented..... 4680 development......for people that think the truck had everything it needed to be built at the time of reservation taking......

 

[Coolbreeze704]

I'm very curious, what are your thoughts after driving them back to back?

I drive them back to back weekly. My wife and I both take the Lightning as first option since it is in everyway a better drive other then efficiency. Smoother, quieter, almost as quick when needed. So easy to drive and easiest vehicle to park with the sensors and birds eye view. No struggles at all in tight parking places.

 

[rudedawg78]

I drive them back to back weekly. My wife and I both take the Lightning as first option since it is in everyway a better drive other then efficiency. Smoother, quieter, almost as quick when needed. So easy to drive and easiest vehicle to park with the sensors and birds eye view. No struggles at all in tight parking places.

@Tesla make sure you are taking notes from Bruce.

 

[cvalue13]

As to off-road capability, that's a big red-herring in my book. Most Rivian owners are afraid to do any real off-roading. And the fact of the matter is, most "off-roading" (as practiced by actual truck owners) consists of dirt/gravel roads or maybe a sandy beach or desert track.

all of which can be expected equally of CT owners

and towing performance

and several other factors

it’s painfully obvious when you conveniently code-switch between “X is a differentiator that makes the CT awesome” and “same X is a read herring that doesn’t really matter to buyers of non-CT”

 

[Coolbreeze704]

@Tesla make sure you are taking notes from Bruce.

I am sure the CT will drive as good or better then the Lightning. The MY vs the Lightning is not a fair comparison because of the weight, tire size and air volume smooths the ride out so much.

I do hope Tesla starts using birds eye. I truly love that view.

Edit: I also think M3 Highland has improved suspension, and improved noise reduction with windows/glass upgrades which will vastly improve the ride quality. These should come over to Y when it is updated.

 

[rudedawg78]

I am sure the CT will drive as good or better then the Lightning. The MY vs the Lightning is not a fair comparison because of the weight, tire size and air volume smooths the ride out so much.

I do hope Tesla starts using birds eye. I truly love that view.

I hope so, as well. I have seen YouTube videos about birds eye view and seems to be a very cool (and helpful) feature.

 

[PilotPete]

I am sure the CT will drive as good or better then the Lightning. The MY vs the Lightning is not a fair comparison because of the weight, tire size and air volume smooths the ride out so much.

I do hope Tesla starts using birds eye. I truly love that view.

I understand that the M3+ (according to European reviews) received a better suspension. I would assume that JuniperBerry (or, the MY+Gin) would bring the same improvement to the MY.

Our BMW X5e has the birds eye view, and I've had a bunch of rentals that have it. Done right, it is amazing. Done wrong, it sucks.

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