Tesla Cybertruck

Bedlam wrote:

Has any data been published on how many Model 3 reservations were converted to sales verses backing out? That may be a sign of actual truck demand...

The information is irrelevant.

Better data are consumer demand and their willingness to wait to have their own unit.

Tesla exceeded production goals for Model 3 but waiting list is still 6 months long.

It's longer for European customers and Tesla sells whatever unit they send out there and that even entry-level Tesla is becoming a status symbol against high-end performance cars.

Bedlam wrote:

mich800 wrote:

free radical wrote:

Durb wrote:
They aren't orders, they are reservations. Some people are making up to 10 thinking they will be able to flip them. The Model S was a success in part because it is a stunning looking vehicle with classic proportions. The truck, not so much.

Your denial of Tesla success is obvious not that I give a s***

Some old timers just cant comprehend progress and what youngsters dig.
Big fail for legacy automakers
The awesome specs for Tesla truck obviously helps

Btw anyone thinking of FLIPin Tesla expecting to sell for more is nutz.
It may work for houses or Exotic cars but not for Tesla.

Reservations are same as Orders ffs you still have to PAY for them before taking posesion.

And every car DEpreciates soon as you buy it,well Tesla not so much actualy,go look up second hand one in good condition.

They are not the same as orders. Even the fans have admitted otherwise. And as far as success with respect to the truck. That will be completely unknown for several years. I would place the same weight of success in the truck Vis-a-vis reservations to that of someone that clicked interested in a Facebook event, which is nothing. I will wait until there is something in production that is not a concept vehicle.

Has any data been published on how many Model 3 reservations were converted to sales verses backing out? That may be a sign of actual truck demand...

They keep that data pretty tight to the vest. The only real analysis is generally speculation and big assumptions. The best we can do is wait for the real vehicle to emerge. I still think they need to re-evaluate the truck target market or concentrate on what this vehicle can do because it is not for the typical pickup buyer.

mich800 wrote:

free radical wrote:

Durb wrote:
They aren't orders, they are reservations. Some people are making up to 10 thinking they will be able to flip them. The Model S was a success in part because it is a stunning looking vehicle with classic proportions. The truck, not so much.

Your denial of Tesla success is obvious not that I give a s***

Some old timers just cant comprehend progress and what youngsters dig.
Big fail for legacy automakers
The awesome specs for Tesla truck obviously helps

Btw anyone thinking of FLIPin Tesla expecting to sell for more is nutz.
It may work for houses or Exotic cars but not for Tesla.

Reservations are same as Orders ffs you still have to PAY for them before taking posesion.

And every car DEpreciates soon as you buy it,well Tesla not so much actualy,go look up second hand one in good condition.

They are not the same as orders. Even the fans have admitted otherwise. And as far as success with respect to the truck. That will be completely unknown for several years. I would place the same weight of success in the truck Vis-a-vis reservations to that of someone that clicked interested in a Facebook event, which is nothing. I will wait until there is something in production that is not a concept vehicle.

Has any data been published on how many Model 3 reservations were converted to sales verses backing out? That may be a sign of actual truck demand...

Apologies if this has been said, but a couple of points about the cybertruck- at a base of just under $40k, it will be the cheapest available. The reason for the cheap price? Assembly uses no stamping presses or paint booths- the body is laser cut and folded, the stainless alloy being to hard to stamp..

So if I may summarize, the motor and transport industry will move into Ev starting the sedans which is happening right now, then jump to transports with semis while pick-up and trucks will remain ICE?

free radical wrote:

Durb wrote:
They aren't orders, they are reservations. Some people are making up to 10 thinking they will be able to flip them. The Model S was a success in part because it is a stunning looking vehicle with classic proportions. The truck, not so much.

Your denial of Tesla success is obvious not that I give a s***

Some old timers just cant comprehend progress and what youngsters dig.
Big fail for legacy automakers
The awesome specs for Tesla truck obviously helps

Btw anyone thinking of FLIPin Tesla expecting to sell for more is nutz.
It may work for houses or Exotic cars but not for Tesla.

Reservations are same as Orders ffs you still have to PAY for them before taking posesion.

And every car DEpreciates soon as you buy it,well Tesla not so much actualy,go look up second hand one in good condition.

You might take a look at what I wrote. People are betting on flipping their reservation, not the vehicle. A reservation is a spot in line. Some are betting others will pay a premium to move closer to the front of the line. Maybe scalping their reservations would have been better said.

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free radical wrote:

Durb wrote:
They aren't orders, they are reservations. Some people are making up to 10 thinking they will be able to flip them. The Model S was a success in part because it is a stunning looking vehicle with classic proportions. The truck, not so much.

Your denial of Tesla success is obvious not that I give a s***

Some old timers just cant comprehend progress and what youngsters dig.
Big fail for legacy automakers
The awesome specs for Tesla truck obviously helps

Btw anyone thinking of FLIPin Tesla expecting to sell for more is nutz.
It may work for houses or Exotic cars but not for Tesla.

Reservations are same as Orders ffs you still have to PAY for them before taking posesion.

And every car DEpreciates soon as you buy it,well Tesla not so much actualy,go look up second hand one in good condition.

They are not the same as orders. Even the fans have admitted otherwise. And as far as success with respect to the truck. That will be completely unknown for several years. I would place the same weight of success in the truck Vis-a-vis reservations to that of someone that clicked interested in a Facebook event, which is nothing. I will wait until there is something in production that is not a concept vehicle.

BenK wrote:
That wasn't tempered safety glass.

If it was, it would have broken into small pieces

Think it had an inner layer of plastic, like the windshield

Ask if anyone knows if DOT allows plastic laminate side glass.

Otherwise, emergency folks won't be able to break the glass to rescue folks

Plus, will the jaws of life be able to QUICKLY get people out of a burning cybertruck ?

PS...IMHO...exoskeleton is just another word for monocoque...or unibody

Laminated side safety glass is common nowadays. We use a fancy handsaw to cut it, and it cuts pretty fast.

Any time we have to use hydraulic extrication tools to extricate someone, it doesn't go real fast, despite what is shown on TV. The best way to save a person trapped in a burning car is to put the fire out, which on an EV is a huge challenge. I'm sure there will be some differences in how this vehicle needs to be addressed for vehicle extrication. I'd love for Tesla to drop one off to practice on!

mich800 wrote:

I agree. I am just disappointed Elon touted this as a bad %$# truck to replace the F150/Ram. But offers nothing a truck buyer is looking for. At least the El Camino and Ranchero offered something the Pick-ups didn't or unique.

Yes, the El Camino and Ranchero where not marketed to people that needed or even wanted a truck.

valhalla360 wrote:

So it's a Suburu Brat...Actually in other countries they still sell similar models but if this is the case, he's not marketing to his target audience.

Are we right sure about not marketing to his target? The improved creature comforts of the half tons, plus pollution controls on the car based vehicles, (pollution controls also caused the growth of the truck based cars) cut the sales of the early crossovers. But a very large percentage of the class 1 pickups, never haul or tow anything. The Tesla likely fit right in.
Where the Tesla, and some of the diesel, buyers might have issues is a lot of pickup are bought by 3rd owners that have intention of working the truck hard. House painters that don't worry about spilled paint. Junkers, that gather recyclables, and a dent don't matter. For those people, need a big bed, and can't gamble much on a emission system that could change your truck into a recyclable at any time.