Tesla Pickup

... the humanity.
 
That actually looks pretty good.
It's better than his, which looks like some sort of bulked up Polaris golf cart.
 
That was more entertaining than I expected.


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"“It’s going to be a truck that is more capable than other trucks,” Musk said in a recent podcast interview. “The goal is to be a better truck than a [Ford] F-150 in terms of truck-like functionality and be a better sports car than a standard [Porsche] 911. That’s the aspiration.”


Hahaha. Yeah, sure Elon. Good luck with that. Maybe get your sportscars to be better than a 911 first, then move onto truck.
 
This is from the man who brought us the flying car. I'd pay attention...
 
I’d be interested in a small electric pickup, but not this.good for her though.
 
NKD said:
“It’s going to be a truck that is more capable than other trucks,” Musk said in a recent podcast interview. “The goal is to be a better truck than a [Ford] F-150 in terms of truck-like functionality and be a better sports car than a standard [Porsche] 911. That’s the aspiration.”
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Big order and big $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ to get the best of both.
 
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Electric is great for commuting or for predictable routes if it has the range to do it. The point of a truck (for me) is to be able to get something. Near or far. Heavy or light. Towing. And ideally 4wd with off-road capability. Pretty much the opposite of electric.

An older F250 and a Tesla S or new roadster would be awesome. Utility when needed, fun the rest of the time.


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JimP42 said:
Electric is great for commuting or for predictable routes if it has the range to do it. The point of a truck (for me) is to be able to get something. Near or far. Heavy or light. Towing. And ideally 4wd with off-road capability. Pretty much the opposite of electric.

An older F250 and a Tesla S or new roadster would be awesome. Utility when needed, fun the rest of the time.


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With the extended capabilities of the newer Tesla products are they that much more limited than a gas powered truck for range or towing or off road if the vehicle is built for said purposes?
 
NoNameHaveI said:
With the extended capabilities of the newer Tesla products are they that much more limited than a gas powered truck for range or towing or off road if the vehicle is built for said purposes?
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Size and weight of the battery pack is still the limiting factor. Drive 6 hours with a trailer somewhere, and pick something up to bring back, all in one day? Not gonna happen. I suppose I could rent a u-haul.

It could actually off-road pretty well if set up for that - great (electric motor) torque and all that.

It isn't all bad, don't get me wrong. It just doesn't fit the profile that well. One advantage I didn't think of before would be that electric would be better for occasional use (if the batteries stay topped off) - no IC engine or transmission with fluids and lubricants to age.

I was just pointing out that for me, "electric" and "truck" don't fit together that well. We will probably get there. Somehow - may not be pure electric.
 
With their fast chargers, I think it could work in one day.
I dont know, I wouldnt count the guy out just yet
 
JimP42 said:
Size and weight of the battery pack is still the limiting factor. Drive 6 hours with a trailer somewhere, and pick something up to bring back, all in one day? Not gonna happen. I suppose I could rent a u-haul.

It could actually off-road pretty well if set up for that - great (electric motor) torque and all that.

It isn't all bad, don't get me wrong. It just doesn't fit the profile that well. One advantage I didn't think of before would be that electric would be better for occasional use (if the batteries stay topped off) - no IC engine or transmission with fluids and lubricants to age.

I was just pointing out that for me, "electric" and "truck" don't fit together that well. We will probably get there. Somehow - may not be pure electric.
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At some point, part of that trailer would also be dedicated to extra battery capacity.

But you’re right that we are a long way from 12 consecutive hours of driving in that manner.
 
Ferrisfan said:
At some point, part of that trailer would also be dedicated to extra battery capacity.

But you’re right that we are a long way from 12 consecutive hours of driving in that manner.
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Have you seen the idea for a rentable generator trailer to extend electric car range? Both smart and funny.
 
NKD said:
"“It’s going to be a truck that is more capable than other trucks,” Musk said in a recent podcast interview. “The goal is to be a better truck than a [Ford] F-150 in terms of truck-like functionality and be a better sports car than a standard [Porsche] 911. That’s the aspiration.”


Hahaha. Yeah, sure Elon. Good luck with that. Maybe get your sportscars to be better than a 911 first, then move onto truck.
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https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/17/16669024/tesla-roadster-2017-fastest-car-world
 
HMP said:
With their fast chargers, I think it could work in one day.
I dont know, I wouldnt count the guy out just yet
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Their new battery plant is coming online soon. New batteries are supposed to be good for 1 million miles, same as their motor.

The Model 3 uses the same motor as their semi truck, supposed to be good for 1 million miles also.
 
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