My Lightning is Built

[MNLightning]

For sure they are constrained on something as they only have 15k slated for 2022.

Where did you get the 15k number? I had thought I had read it was many times that

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[SANZC02]

Where did you get the 15k number? I had thought I had read it was many times that

No there was a recent article where they listed planned deliveries throu 2024;

 

[Lysdexic]

No there was a recent article where they listed planned deliveries throu 2024;

Thanks for the info. I thought it was much more as well.

 

[guernsej]

No there was a recent article where they listed planned deliveries throu 2024;

Old numbers, they doubled production targets again to hit 150k annualized capacity by mid 2023.

 

[MNLightning]

Old numbers, they doubled production targets again to hit 150k annualized capacity by mid 2023.

SANZCO2 & guernesj could post links

I also think that the 15k # seems Absurdly low and means Rivian would out pace Ford for 2022.

RJ “might” be a good engineer but his team’s business acumen is substandard imho. Communication, Pricing Gate, ILL Prepared Supplies to build 50k units all while having the deepest of pockets, ect

Rivian could be this generation’s DeLorean.

 

[guernsej]

I figured I didn't have to considering it's a widely known, readily available fact that anyone could verify for themselves by googling for 3 seconds

https://lmgtfy.app/?q=Ford+production+150k+mid+2023

 

[virgnia_rivian]

Regarding price points on the Lightning, several reviewers have said Ford told them the Pro ($40k version) will initially only be built for fleet customers and don’t expect to see them at dealers. Most pre orders are in the $75-85k range. Again, from multiple reviewers who did the Ford press event in Texas. So about the same price point as the LE R1T.

 

[MNLightning]

I figured I didn't have to considering it's a widely known, readily available fact that anyone could verify for themselves by googling for 3 seconds

https://lmgtfy.app/?q=Ford+production+150k+mid+2023

So you couldn’t find the article you were referencing? Simple few seconds to back yourself up too… In reading some of the quotes that contain future production estimates the wording can easily be misconstrued.

 

[kurtlikevonnegut]

SANZCO2 & guernesj could post links

I also think that the 15k # seems Absurdly low and means Rivian would out pace Ford for 2022.

RJ “might” be a good engineer but his team’s business acumen is substandard imho. Communication, Pricing Gate, ILL Prepared Supplies to build 50k units all while having the deepest of pockets, ect

Rivian could be this generation’s DeLorean.

I mean, orchestrating a $12b IPO that's one of the biggest in history and then turning around and securing $1.5b in tax incentives to build a second manufacturing facility seems like pretty good business acumen.

But what do I know?

 

[guernsej]

So you couldn’t find the article you were referencing? Simple few seconds to back yourself up too… In reading some of the quotes that contain future production estimates the wording can easily be misconstrued.

Lol if that was your takeaway...

https://media.ford.com/content/ford.../04/26/production-begins-f-150-lightning.html

I'm just poking fun at how easy this info is to find and verify, and suggesting to fellow Internet strangers that maybe they can/should do it for themselves rather than relying on other Internet strangers.

 

[guernsej]

Not trying to get snippy with anyone, enjoy your trucks!

 

[Mysta]

Lol if that was your takeaway...

https://media.ford.com/content/ford.../04/26/production-begins-f-150-lightning.html

I'm just poking fun at how easy this info is to find and verify, and suggesting to fellow Internet strangers that maybe they can/should do it for themselves rather than relying on other Internet strangers.

Yeah to be clear though they didn’t commit to a higher 2022 number, even though it’s implied a bit.

 

[Scoiatael]

Regarding price points on the Lightning, several reviewers have said Ford told them the Pro ($40k version) will initially only be built for fleet customers and don’t expect to see them at dealers. Most pre orders are in the $75-85k range. Again, from multiple reviewers who did the Ford press event in Texas. So about the same price point as the LE R1T.

Regular people were able to order the pro in the first wave. So maybe 500 to 1000 regular people got the pro, everyone else had to get xlt or above.

 

[MNLightning]

I mean, orchestrating a $12b IPO that's one of the biggest in history and then turning around and securing $1.5b in tax incentives to build a second manufacturing facility seems like pretty good business acumen.

But what do I know?

That is an accomplishment for sure. But are you saying producing 25k vehicles at a staggeringly high negative gross margin is a good example of "pretty good business acumen?

 

[Mysta]

That is an accomplishment for sure. But are you saying producing 25k vehicles at a staggeringly high negative gross margin is a good example of "pretty good business acumen?

Starting a business and launching at all during a pandemic with mass shortages and inflation is at least decent.

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