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5 years ago a $100 preorder on a $40k electric truck was a sure bet. Everyone was hyped. People were willing to deal with its weird looks for an etruck. Tesla
by mike_d 3y ago
5 years ago a $100 preorder on a $40k electric truck was a sure bet. Everyone was hyped. People were willing to deal with its weird looks for an etruck.
Tesla stumbled and the market is now gone. Rivian nailed the high end luxury market and commercial vehicles, F-150 Lightning filled the "real truck" niche, Hummer EV for the people who wanted something that stood out. Chevy and Dodge will have their electric trucks out next year before Tesla can ramp production. Now the $40k single motor base model isn't happening which killed off the buyers who wanted a cheap option.
Not to mention the absolute dumpster fire that is Musk's personal brand, a lot of potential EV buyers won't touch him.
They might still be able to sell some to die hard Tesla fans, but there isn't enough broad appeal to create a secondary market.
- gmerc 3y agoI hear you and that’s all reasonable but at the same time, Donald Trump is running for president after being involved in a coup attempt and dozens of actions that should destroy his brand. But it strengthens it. The Musk cultists will buy.
- brandonagr2 3y agoYou seem to have missed a lot of news recently, Chevy has already announced they are delaying their truck at least another year because they have no hope of making them without losing money. Why do you think Stellantis will do any better than GM? https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/gm-delays-ev-truck-production-by-year-michigan-plant-2023-10-17/ https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/gm-del...