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But how long are you expecting those prices? One year...18 months...2 years? Realistically, how long until the hardcore fanbois have all bought theirs? Tesla has recently shown they aren't afraid to drop prices thousands of dollars on whim to meet end of quarter numbers.
No loI, don't expect that; but I guess time will tell.
The metrics most care about are range, charging speed, payload and towing capacity. The CT will excel in all. Acceleration is a given. The aerodynamics of the triangle design reduces drag leading to better efficiency per Kwh of battery capacity regardless of chemistry. 800 volt architecture, four-wheel steer, 16" ground clearance, best in class approach and departure angles, SS body, 24-volt system, (remember Rivian's 12 volt woes) etc....you know, just functions truck guys care about.
Cybertruck's aero is absolutely shit compared to what people were expecting. Trucks are incredibly hard to make aerodynamic. As with everything else on your list, it's all speculation unless you have insider information, which means your job or your friend's job is donezo for by sharing it.
Say hello to the new Toyota Tundra EV truck!
Yes they are shipping now but how long have we waited for said items? I attended the June 2019 unveiling of the R1T in Denver when max pack was listed as an option. That's a long wait. The delay of the PTC fix was/is terrible. My point is all manufacturers have delays. If you're waiting for a Silverado or next gen Lightning...good luck.
1. Models show the R1T has a lower drag coefficient than the CT
Depends on what you were/are expecting. The aerodynamics are relative to it's competition, not the model S or Lucid air. On that speculation, let's compare notes after the unveiling. Oh, and yes my sister works in Austin.
Sure it's a long wait, but the Cybertruck was announced in 2019 too and how many people have those? All manufacturers have delays, but Rivian released most of what they promised many years before established Tesla did. Not only did Rivian release the R1's but they build an entire company while doing it. Tesla already existed and had much of that logistics figured out.
A fact that goes underreported: Rivian outsells Tesla in the premium segment
Not that it matters, but I have had the most issues with the breakover angle on my R1T. Generally you can still push through arrival and departure interference, but being high-centered will fuck you almost every time.
Yeah, I’ve had some of that too. Rock sliders help to minimize damage and kinda wriggle one’s way out. CT’s longer wheelbase means its going to have a much lower breakover angle too.
Not at all surprising. I have a Rivian but I'm not at all car biased. I'm very much a coolest/greatest thing sort of guy not a Rivian focused fanboy. I'm really excited about my wife's upcoming i4 M50 and I'll probably drive that a bunch when I want some better handling. With that being said when we were looking for my wife's car we shopped Tesla. I liked the way it drove but it is NOT a premium car by any stretch. The interiors are cheap and tacky. The exteriors are plain. They are fast, the software is good and they drive pretty nice but they look cheap.
