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The Tesla Truck is rumored to be unveiled during this summer of 2019. In the top-level trim, it is expecting to push a 400-500 mile range. Elon Musk tweeted that it could have a 300,000 lb towing capacity. Give the article below a quick read!
https://insideevs.com/tesla-pickup-truck-unveiled-this-summer/
150 tons is alot.
Many are turned off by Rivians bed size. I'm concerned that the Tesla truck will be too large for my use. If the R1T doesn't make it I would have to go with the Model S. If the Tesla Truck is not too big I will consider it.
I'm leaning towards the R1S to replace my Expedition EL, but then again, I might choose the R1T for something different. I have a nearly 20 year old F150 that I use a couple of times a month. It squeaks, it leaks, and it has some odd odors, but I love it. I could care less about what I throw in the back or whether or not something scratches it. I can't say that I would have the same feelings after spending $70k or more for another pickup. I need a daily driver, but I also want something I can get dirty and not worry about spilling something in.
I realize the Tesla pickup is still conceptual, and no one, other than a few select designers and a CEO, know what it's going to look like. Even if it's a F350-F550 size, that would definitely not fit in most garages and I don't see people spending $100k+ on a vehicle to leave it out in the elements 24hrs a day. Just my opinion. If it's more along the lines of a F150, then we can talk, but I don't want to wait another 2-3 years before it's available. I fully support Tesla and I want them to succeed, but I'm also all about some competition. If Rivian delivers either one of their vehicles somewhat ontime (mid-2020) with the already announced specs, then they could be the next Model 3 game-changer of SUV's.
After driving a Model X for a few months, I was set on buying the Truck when it came out. However, based on the tweets from Elon and some of the artist‘s renditions, I’m not sure the Tesla truck is what I want. granted, everything is speculation, but I need the vehicle to fit in my garage and not be absurdly different, yet still perform as a truck. Thus, I’m planning on either the R1S, R1T or both. We’ll see. Hopefully the Tesla Truck won’t be the size of the Semi so it will be more of a mainstream truck as opposed to the gladiator type that Elon has hinted at.