Tesla Semi truck unveil & test ride set for Oct 26th !

fj12ryder wrote:
That's funny, I see the same map and notice huge, I mean huge gaps in coverage. Like western Iowa, southern Iowa, and lots of other places. You need to scroll that down to just realize how large those gaps really are. Maybe if you live in Minneapolis, or Chicago...

Good morning. Keep in mind that with a Tesla one can charge at any public DC fast charger as well. The map gets a little more crowded then. But yah, I’m sure there are still places that don’t have great coverage.

Cheers.

Yosemite Sam1 wrote:


I'll be happy if it gets a range of 150 to 180 miles while towing as this is my normal bathroom-lunch breaks between campsites.

I'm also thinking of getting a better streamlined truck camper to get to a comfortable range.

Best post yet!
I’ll presume by your wording that you have a “typical” truck camper currently.
Which you somehow believe will actually work/fit in a cybertruck bed.
But you “may” get a more streamlined one?
Like what? (And you can’t say cyber tuck camper, even though that abomination is the only thing that will fit).
PS, I hope that giga press makes some hellaciously stiff chassis’s. Because a large high cog load will tear a 1 piece body like that to shreds.
But you knew that I’m sure, being a top 2%er….

What a great advertisement....


A bunch of Tesla's being delivered by Diesel Chugging PETE ! ! Ironic,, isn't it

Reisender wrote:

Yosemite Sam1 wrote:

Reisender wrote:


Yah, our trip was a bit of a bust as other than first thing in the morning it was just too hot to hike. But we took in a couple wineries and loaded up on peaches back on our side of the border headed back up the valley. Last year there were so many forest fires that it was just too smoky. This year has been great but our tolerance to heat is not what it was 20 years ago. :).

The old adage must be true: If life throws you 100 degree heat, do wines, or make peaches (into jam?).;)

LOL. :).

So, spend $90k (USD) on a luxury model Y and have to forego a basic convenience (air conditioner) on the camper?
And have to plug in every time I need to take a leak?
And drive slower than molasses in January?

Where do I sign up?

time2roll wrote:

fj12ryder wrote:
That's funny, I see the same map and notice huge, I mean huge gaps in coverage. Like western Iowa, southern Iowa, and lots of other places. You need to scroll that down to just realize how large those gaps really are. Maybe if you live in Minneapolis, or Chicago...

What distance in miles are you calling huge gaps?

Since I know Northern WI like the back of my hand, I’ll pick Wausau to Duluth. It’s over 200 mi, most direct route. And that route doesn’t even come anywhere near a destination charger much less a public charger or supercharger.
But who’s counting….
You should def hold out for the extended range Tesla superC! lol. The regular one will leave you stranded somewhere near my place.

8.1 Van wrote:
I don't see a problem charging a Tesla.

Then you’re legally blind.
I have a place right there if you draw a line between Hayward and Eagle River WI. Bout in the middle.
That map tells me, I’d have to drive about 70 miles min in any direction to find a public charger. And only destination chargers within 100miles.

It’s ok. Folks in that part of the country are country folk. They’ll be just fine with gas stations.

And it appears that the residents of the beautiful UP of Mitchegan won’t have to worry about the self righteous wanna be yuppy greenies bringing any tourist $….

fj12ryder wrote:
That's funny, I see the same map and notice huge, I mean huge gaps in coverage. Like western Iowa, southern Iowa, and lots of other places. You need to scroll that down to just realize how large those gaps really are. Maybe if you live in Minneapolis, or Chicago...

What distance in miles are you calling huge gaps?

time2roll wrote:


Not going to rule out a Tesla Semi based MH either.

Thanks for the laugh! It’s been a stressful morning. I enjoyed the humor.

fj12ryder wrote:
How come you can't find any specs on what the semi weighs? I know the GCW is 82,000 lbs., I believe that's Fed limit. But what part of that 82,000 lbs. is the actual semi, I mean what's it's payload? Just curious.

Payload? Totally different than combined. The tractor will need to be similar weight to existing tractors of same configuration. Nothing suggests they will be grossly different, including what looks like typical 20k steers and 40-44k drives.
PS nothing limits weight to 80k except number of axles. Basically that number signifies it will have a normal combined rating and not a heavy hauler.

8.1 Van wrote:

Yosemite Sam1 wrote:

time2roll wrote:

8.1 Van wrote:
Tesla could make ten Model Y SUVs with the same amount of batteries from one Tesla Semi and they make a 30% profit margin on the Model Y that is sold out until 2023..

Performance version is available sooner. The fuel savings vs continuing to drive that dually may pay for much of the upgrade to get it sooner.

Have you upgraded your Cybertruck reservation for dual motor?

I already did mine awhile ago.

Holding off on F150 Lightning with the report of poor towing performance where the 300 miles went down to 78 miles with a tow.

I cancelled my Cybertruck order and will be putting a $100 deposit on this since I still have my big 8.1 3500 van and my wife has a Honda Fit. I also have two E bikes that I use often.

Wow, he speaks!

That new car makes sense. Clown car for, well, ….
And how is that even remotely comparable to what we all think the Cybertuck will be?
Aside from they both have wheels and are ugly.