you ordered the 500 miles cybertruck, and they launch with the 350 miles, what do you do

[ecotrials]

The 500 mile range is significant to those of us who plan to do remote camping, boondocking, or festivals. The range loss caused by towing a trailor or a installing a camping add-on will be significant. Even in day-to-day use, the 80-20 rule for battery-friendly charging cuts the range by 40%. All in all, the 500 mile range is very important to me, and a 350 mile CT would be a deal-killer.

I am hoping that Elon/Tesla come up with a plan for the tri-motor that allows the purchase and receipt of the 500 mile range version, but ships with a 350 mile range pack (this assumes that the 500 (or 600?) mile version of the 4680 cells range has not yet reached production volume). So those wanting the 500 mile tri-motor can drive their 350 mile version until the longer range packs become available. Then for a smallish fee Tesla swaps out the pack for the pack already paid for. If the tri-motor qualifies for the $7500 IRA contribution, then part of this savings can help defray the pack swap fee. This way Tesla gets the revenue for the 500 mile tri-motor while the buyer gets to drive the CT until the high mileage cells are available. Seems like a win/win for both Tesla & purchaser.
Fingers crossed ?

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[ninja6r]

I am hoping that Elon/Tesla come up with a plan for the tri-motor that allows the purchase and receipt of the 500 mile range version, but ships with a 350 mile range pack (this assumes that the 500 (or 600?) mile version of the 4680 cells range has not yet reached production volume). So those wanting the 500 mile tri-motor can drive their 350 mile version until the longer range packs become available. Then for a smallish fee Tesla swaps out the pack for the pack already paid for. If the tri-motor qualifies for the $7500 IRA contribution, then part of this savings can help defray the pack swap fee. This way Tesla gets the revenue for the 500 mile tri-motor while the buyer gets to drive the CT until the high mileage cells are available. Seems like a win/win for both Tesla & purchaser.
Fingers crossed ?

LOL. They'll never do it.

 

[swengl]

Since the seats will be bolted directly to the pack (since the pack is structural like the Model Y), there is no chance that they are going to swap a "temporary" battery pack for a more powerful/longer range pack.

 

[rodmacpherson]

I am 50.001% sure I should know the wait difference and price difference to make that call but if 350 mile was real highway miles, that could be enough for me.

Well it took 2 years before the Model 3 SR was released to meet the $35000 price they said it would be. If they hold back on range I'd expect the model everyone wants will also take ~2 years

 

[Diehard]

Well it took 2 years before the Model 3 SR was released to meet the $35000 price they said it would be. If they hold back on range I'd expect the model everyone wants will also take ~2 years

I would want to wait that long anyway and I am at least that far in line so it may work out for me after all.

it may take that long to get some of these batteries in there:

https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/shenxing-catls-new-ev-battery-charges-10-mins

 

[Crissa]

The 500 mile range is significant to those of us who plan to do remote camping, boondocking, or festivals. The range loss caused by towing a trailor or a installing a camping add-on will be significant. Even in day-to-day use, the 80-20 rule for battery-friendly charging cuts the range by 40%. All in all, the 500 mile range is very important to me, and a 350 mile CT would be a deal-killer.

I don't doubt it.

But I'll make do with the truck I can afford.

-Crissa

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