Who is excited about Cybertruck?

[SoCal Rob]

When it was announced, no other EV trucks existed or where publicly announced. It also had a price range that doesn't seem feasible in today's economy.

Now it will be launching at a much higher price. My guess is at least $75k+. It will also face 5 EV trucks (R1T, Hummer, F150, Silverado, GMC) in production and more to come (Ram).

I really don't see how the Cybertruck is a better value or offers any big advantages except for maybe the charging network. All of the other EV trucks are very impressive and fill every niche and need for most truck buyers. Long range towing is the only thing that hasn't been solved, and I don't see the Cybertruck filling this gap. It will have similar charging speeds, and the range will still get cut in half with a trailer. The top spec will be lucky to get 200 miles of range with a trailer and require 45-60 minutes of charging to go another 150-200 miles.

So it seems the Cybertruck will be more of a Tesla Fan purchase, or a few non-Tesla fan buyers who want to latest or flashiest vehicle.

The charging network is very important to some people and that’s a big differentiator… assuming CT is released before Tesla opens their charging network.

For existing Tesla owners who like the current UX/UI and ownership experience, this could be a treat/luxury they want if they are past the point that they are focused purely on practicality they need. Like people who buy a Ford F-150 Raptor because they want one even if the reality is they only need a hybrid Maverick.

I have no desire to own one, but I could see it being successful. On the other hand, if Ford made a Lightning Raptor I could see that appealing to a wider audience looking for the same kind of statement vehicle. We’ll see how it plays out…

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[mini2nut]

I predict the Tesla Cybertruck will not come equipped with badges or emblems. Everyone who sees it will know exactly what it is.

 

[ironpig]

The Cyber Truck was a little exciting when it was announced because it was a big electric truck and crazy looking. But it hasn't aged well as a concept car and we still haven't seen the final design.

The original concept was at Art Center over the weekend and looking rough although they did drive it up to the stage.

They still need to build the factory in Texas so I'm not sure how they are going to actually deliver them next year anyway.

 

[Scoiatael]

I've had a Cybertruck reservation far before I had a Rivian one. I wouldn't say I'm excited about the Cybertruck though. Software wise it has a big advantage over Rivian, better battery tech, and a far better charging network. But I don't know if I want to go back to a single center screen again. Also that front windshield is huge, has a comically large windshield wiper, and will be very expensive to replace in the event of a crack.

I haven't canceled my reservation yet, and will likely just keep it in the unfortunate event something happens to my R1T. But if my number comes up, I think I'd end up sticking with the R1T.

 

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

All of the other EV trucks are very impressive and fill every niche and need for most truck buyers. Long range towing is the only thing that hasn't been solved

*cough cough* 8' bed

I won't hold my breath and will take whatever EV truck I can get the soonest. But the minute someone offers one with an 8' bed, I'm trading it in. ?

 

[mkg3]

Elon did say originally that people will either love it or hate it. So far its pretty clear what majority of people on this forum thinks.

My only complaint about CT is that its a truck only and there is no real SUV variant. From my perspective, X is not an SUV (its a CUV) and there is no Tesla alternative for a real SUV without the sloping backend.

Size wise, it is bit on the big side for my liking but CT as a SUV will probably be shorter and be slightly bigger or similar sized as R1S. If there was a such a vehicle, it would be my choice over R1S. Since there is not, I'm here...

 

[Zoidz]

Elon did say originally that people will either love it or hate it. So far its pretty clear what majority of people on this forum thinks.

My only complaint about CT is that its a truck only and there is no real SUV variant. From my perspective, X is not an SUV (its a CUV) and there is no Tesla alternative for a real SUV without the sloping backend.

Size wise, it is bit on the big side for my liking but CT as a SUV will probably be shorter and be slightly bigger or similar sized as R1S. If there was a such a vehicle, it would be my choice over R1S. Since there is not, I'm here...

Photoshoppers created the SUV.

 

[NY_Rob]

^ that actually looks better than the truck IMO....

 

[rivianguy]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but I can honestly say its one of the few vehicles that I have a visceral negative reaction to when I see it. Just feels like the designers were going for a bit too much 'look at me' and not enough 'lets build a useful ev truck'. I literally can't name a vehicle on the road that I would be less interested in owning.

 

[COdogman]

Photoshoppers created the SUV.

Honestly that is like 1000% better. Except for the comically large windshield (and it's wiper that is conveniently missing from that rendering)

 

[Dark-Fx]

Photoshoppers created the SUV.

I might have actually reserved this one. I like the quirkiness of the Canoo and this has that same aesthetic to me.

 

[zipzag]

I doubt that SUV works structurally. Each side of the vehicle is a beam..

 

[Acoustic71]

You are aware there are over a million preorders, right? Far more people are looking forward to buying a Cybertruck than a Rivian. If that remains the case when the real Cybertruck rather than the original make believe show car goes on sale remains to be seen but to suggest there isn’t wild enthusiasm for it is silly. Has any vehicle in history garnered more preorders than the Cybertruck?

You mistake me for someone who GAF about anything Elon touches.

 

[Kidentist]

I like the "Cybertruck" about as much as I enjoy watching "Here comes Honey Boo boo".......

 

[Donald Stanfield]

I might have actually reserved this one. I like the quirkiness of the Canoo and this has that same aesthetic to me.

So much the same. I would totally have the Canoo truck, it looks like a Mars rover.

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