As an ID4 owner, I'm hoping that better design/layout and the R2's extra length will provide the extra space out family needs. The ID4 is just too small. The R1 overkill for our family needs (not to mention the extra cost for the R1$$)
I get calls from Toyota and Volkswagen about new car offers all the time as an existing customer. Not sure that's a sign of demand issues. If they can get you to buy a car every 2 years that's a win.
I wonder if this is going to help speed up the R2 development! Regardless, I recall RJ saying they were going to be strategic with their partnerships when all Apple partnership buzz was happening - maybe this is what he was talking about.
Front driver side is my least favorite spot - all the other spaces are fine with me. I maybe an outlier, but I prefer to back in to my garage/parking space and would have to re-wire the garage to get my cable to reach the front driver port. I could pull in, but I find coupling cameras with...
You also have a lot more choice/options out there for the consumers. With supply chains being a bit smoother now, Ford, Hyundai, KIA, VW, Rivian, Volvo, etc are all producing more EV's, which takes some of the market share away from Tesla. So if you have more choice, higher interest rates, and...
The Emporia has been great for me and their price point is hard to beat. They even sent a new charger handle/cord when I had a crack in the handle. App is decent and easy to use. But of the choices you listed, I would lean towards the Tesla universal.
So if they can make 20-30k R2's in 2026, that would mostly likely cover all the R1 owners are interested in a R2. So realistically, 2027 before a non R1 holder would start to see R2s. Let's hope that time frame allows for some exciting developments to keep the interest levels up!
Is it 2027...
Great interview! RJ is just so passionate about this company and I find it infectious (in a good way). I'm also in the camp that it sounded like he was saying the R2 would be 400V, but would love to be surprised! I love how he can geek out on things like door design in an interview, but...
While I love the R1 series, they are bit over kill for my needs, but these specs really hit home for me. The range and size are very compelling for my needs! Love the detailed discussions that always take place on the forums when new tidbits come out.