Heavy Duty Electric Trucks are Coming...
I saw this article yesterday. An all electric truck with a 35,000lb towing capacity and a 5000lb payload capacity. They are discussing quad cab and dually versions as well. Range (unloaded presumably)...
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otrfun wrote:Reisender wrote:BIL just took delivery of his Tesla Model 3. His model 3 has the larger batteries and AWD (dual motors). I believe he paid ~$55k. This thing is fast---wicked fast! Folks are reporting pretty consistent 0-60 and 1/4 mi. times of 3.3 and 11.8 seconds, respectively.
. . . Currently you can buy a mid range starting at 44000. Standard range still 6 months out.
Tell your friends for an extra 9000 bucks they can get longer range and premium upgrade package. They’ll love the sound system.
Almost 300 mile range. With about 50 mi. remaining, I believe he told me it will charge overnight using a 240v 50a connection in his garage. I'm guessing that's about 12kw. I'm sure the charge current tapers off, so, maybe $15 to "fill-it-up"?? Takes about an hour at a Tesla Supercharger station. Not bad.
Drove this car for a few days. The dash is practically void of anything except for the huge, touch-screen display mounted on the center of the dash.
IMO, with this kind of technology available right now, don't think it's stretch to think electric light-duty trucks could be right around the corner.
We are thinking of making a detour on the way home and taking in a factory tour. Should be interesting. I'd really like to see the Gigafactory.
