Tesla Cybertruck

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Muadib

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Did they ever release the final dimensions for the CT? I’m worried that it’s too long for my garage. I would hate to have to cancel my reservation.
 

Commodus

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Did they ever release the final dimensions for the CT? I’m worried that it’s too long for my garage. I would hate to have to cancel my reservation.

As I recall, Musk has said they don't intend to shrink the size despite those initial discussions. May have to wait for a future smaller model or go with Rivian if you've gotta have an electric truck.
 
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Muadib

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As I recall, Musk has said they don't intend to shrink the size despite those initial discussions. May have to wait for a future smaller model or go with Rivian if you've gotta have an electric truck.

Well that sucks. That means no EV for me. I don’t like the look of the Rivian, and they haven’t been around long enough for me.
 

Commodus

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Well that sucks. That means no EV for me. I don’t like the look of the Rivian, and they haven’t been around long enough for me.

Ford has an electric F-150 in the works, so there is that. Or you could go with a Model X if you want lots of space (but don't need a pickup bed).
 

Kaido

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So, they sent out an ad to tell people to lease one of their current vehicles while they wait? You said this is awesome so I feel like I'm missing some detail in this article. How is this different than any other auto maker allowing you early lease turn ins to try and lock you into their product for another 2 to 3 years? Do people need an email to tell them that Tesla offers leases?

Also, that $1500 credit isn't even through them. It's through a program sponsored between Cali and in state utilities. They word it in a way "We are currently offering you" to make you think it's something they are doing for you as a customer. Form your own opinion on that I guess.

Hmm, looks like it's limited to California residents only. I'd like to know more details about it (although sadly, I no longer live in CA lol).

If they were to offer a competitive lease with discounts with a seamless transition swap to the truck, that would be pretty appealing to me tbh! In perspective, as the email stands, sounds like a weak EOY push for sales haha.
 

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Red Squirrel

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Did they ever release the final dimensions for the CT? I’m worried that it’s too long for my garage. I would hate to have to cancel my reservation.


Sounds like you need a bigger garage.

I'm in the same boat, I don't even bother using my garage for a vehicle it's just too small, that and it makes cars rust faster since even if it's not heated the heat from the engine (maybe not with an EV though) will melt the snow/salt etc enough to make it work at the metal. What would be ideal for winter is a carport. If I built a house I would make sure to have a big one. I've been working towards converting my garage into a general purpose shop instead of using it for storing as a garage. Even for that it will be small, no room for CNC machines or anything like that.
 

Muadib

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Ford has an electric F-150 in the works, so there is that. Or you could go with a Model X if you want lots of space (but don't need a pickup bed).
I'll have to take at the F-150 EV. I need to know the range. The CT I have on order has great range. Can the Ford keep up?
 

Muadib

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Sounds like you need a bigger garage.

I'm in the same boat, I don't even bother using my garage for a vehicle it's just too small, that and it makes cars rust faster since even if it's not heated the heat from the engine (maybe not with an EV though) will melt the snow/salt etc enough to make it work at the metal. What would be ideal for winter is a carport. If I built a house I would make sure to have a big one. I've been working towards converting my garage into a general purpose shop instead of using it for storing as a garage. Even for that it will be small, no room for CNC machines or anything like that.
My garage fits my Explorer fine, but the CT is 203 inches. I need to measure my garage, but if the CT fits, it will be right up to the door.
 

Red Squirrel

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Actually what ever happen with that EV quad, is that actually going to be a thing or was that just part of the show? There is a huge void that needs to be filled as far as outdoors recreational equipment, ATVs, skidoos etc. Would be awesome to see electric versions.
 

Kaido

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Actually what ever happen with that EV quad, is that actually going to be a thing or was that just part of the show? There is a huge void that needs to be filled as far as outdoors recreational equipment, ATVs, skidoos etc. Would be awesome to see electric versions.

Supposedly it will be an option for Cybertruck orders. Not sure if it will be available at launch.

I really want the camping add-on!

 

manly

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I'll have to take at the F-150 EV. I need to know the range. The CT I have on order has great range. Can the Ford keep up?
I don't like the design at all, but I'm bullish on Cybertruck if they can get it out on schedule. I don't see any way big auto will compete with CT in the near term at the $40k & $50k price points. It's somewhat shocking to me how aggressive Tesla went with pricing, but I guess real-world transactions will all wind up being north of $50k (as always, the base model will be delayed and have lesser demand anyway).
 

Torn Mind

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Modern commercial building on wheels. Or it's inspired by the Pokemon Porygon.

It's primary audience are those "Minivan-eschewers" and the deluded bourgeois people who "care" about the environment but don't realize the city they live in has been plowed over 10 times or that there are many ways to damage the environment that are not recorded in emissions.

The white people and Hispanics who buy traditional trucks for various tasks will doubt these things are superior to what has worked before.
 

ponyo

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I'm parking my Cybertruck outside on the driveway. Same spot where I currently park my Tundra truck. I'll install charger outside my house. No big deal.

I ordered the Tri-motor and I ordered the first day so I should get mine sometime in 2022. It's going to be so wild having a truck that can 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds. That's better than most supercars.
 

ponyo

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Looks cool and all, but would you not be worried about finding charging stations in remote areas?
I camp at state parks. All those have RV hookups. I'll just plug into those and get full charge. 500+ mile range is going to be better than my LX470. I get 300 miles with my SUV.

Cybertruck has 6.5 ft bed so I should be able to put air mattress and sleep in the back with A/C or heat turned on.
 

Muadib

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I'm parking my Cybertruck outside on the driveway. Same spot where I currently park my Tundra truck. I'll install charger outside my house. No big deal.

I ordered the Tri-motor and I ordered the first day so I should get mine sometime in 2022. It's going to be so wild having a truck that can 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds. That's better than most supercars.
I guess I could do the same, but I would need to add a new electrical panel to do it. I need to ask an electrician, as that would be a longer run to hook up the charger.
 

Aikouka

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I guess I could do the same, but I would need to add a new electrical panel to do it. I need to ask an electrician, as that would be a longer run to hook up the charger.

It shouldn't be an issue. The only consideration -- outside of what's required to run outside -- would be potential voltage loss from a long(er) run.
 

Muadib

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It shouldn't be an issue. The only consideration -- outside of what's required to run outside -- would be potential voltage loss from a long(er) run.
The home charger only comes in two lengths, the largest being 18 feet. That should work for me as I can have the new panel installed somewhere along that wall that my current panel is on. I would want the 48 amp hookup, which means I need a 60 amp breaker installed. I think my largest cost will be adding the new electrical box. Connecting the charger looks easy.
 

Kaido

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Looks cool and all, but would you not be worried about finding charging stations in remote areas?

For an overnight trip with a 500-mile battery, I don't think it'd be a big deal. There are a lot of public charging networks available now too, plus my last off-road adventure was 7-mile rim in Moab, which took all day with sightseeing (and getting lost, lol), so you don't have to go very deep mileage-wise. This guy did a Model Y overnight trip in camping mode with climate control & the virtual fireplace going & it only drained 10% of his battery after 9 hours:


So for like a weekend camping trip, it looks like it would be OK, especially with nearly double the battery of the Model Y! And maybe more with the new cells! I wonder how hard it would be to tie into an RV electrical pole, like to rent a spot at a camper campground...
 
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I would be surprised if the electric F-150 is smaller than the cybertruck. It might be a bit shorter, but I doubt it'll be much smaller for the most part.

And the small cybertruck, wasn't that about offering it in Europe? So it might happen would it be available in the US? A smaller one that comes with the ability to extend the bed into the cab through the back seat (like the Avalanche) would be nice. Even better if it had a rear shell and rails and could configure different seating arrangements so that it could also function as an enclosed 3 row SUV.

I don't like the design at all, but I'm bullish on Cybertruck if they can get it out on schedule. I don't see any way big auto will compete with CT in the near term at the $40k & $50k price points. It's somewhat shocking to me how aggressive Tesla went with pricing, but I guess real-world transactions will all wind up being north of $50k (as always, the base model will be delayed and have lesser demand anyway).

Yeah I'm skeptical that there will be many cybertrucks less than $65k for some time. Which that's still not a bad deal/value, but I think it'll take a year or two before it really dips below $50k. But by then, they should have many of the major kinks worked out.
 

manly

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Yeah I'm skeptical that there will be many cybertrucks less than $65k for some time. Which that's still not a bad deal/value, but I think it'll take a year or two before it really dips below $50k. But by then, they should have many of the major kinks worked out.
According to Edmunds, the average price of a new pickup truck is $50k. So the Cybertruck is already priced to compete with Detroit. We'd have to see the options sheet, but besides vaporware FSD for $10k, I think the CT will be well equipped at each of its trim levels. You're not really going to need the white interior or nicer rims, for example. Assuming CT delivers the utility that truck buyers desire and need, it could extend Tesla's near-term BEV dominance for several years.

The major kinks you allude to aren't a function of inherent design problems. Didn't Sandy Munro compliment some of the parts refinements when he tore down the Model Y earlier this year? The essential problem is Tesla insists on an end-of-quarter production blitz to meet arbitrary numbers. But if you're simply selling every car that customers order, why would you back load the production into the final 10 days and then have Quality Control ignore blatant problems? The Model Y arguably has a worse quality reputation now than the 3 did two years ago!
 

herm0016

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According to Edmunds, the average price of a new pickup truck is $50k. So the Cybertruck is already priced to compete with Detroit. We'd have to see the options sheet, but besides vaporware FSD for $10k, I think the CT will be well equipped at each of its trim levels. You're not really going to need the white interior or nicer rims, for example. Assuming CT delivers the utility that truck buyers desire and need, it could extend Tesla's near-term BEV dominance for several years.

The major kinks you allude to aren't a function of inherent design problems. Didn't Sandy Munro compliment some of the parts refinements when he tore down the Model Y earlier this year? The essential problem is Tesla insists on an end-of-quarter production blitz to meet arbitrary numbers. But if you're simply selling every car that customers order, why would you back load the production into the final 10 days and then have Quality Control ignore blatant problems? The Model Y arguably has a worse quality reputation now than the 3 did two years ago!

like the cars that used posterboard and random colors of duct tape to hold the hvac system together? in a few years when the tape stops working, should be intersting.
 

bigi

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1.7-billion-dollar steel dynamics plant in Sinton set to be up and running by Fall 2021

Not only is it going to provide hundreds of good paying jobs but it’s also going to supply the steel used in making Tesla’s Cybertruck.

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