Is the Cyber Truck a Flop?

[Fuddyduddy1952]

A lot of people want a 'one size fits all' vehicle which I'm thinking is why crew cab large pickups are so popular, a 4dr family sedan+truck, but just like I have a variety of tools I bet there would be a market for a small inexpensive truck.
I see a lot of Mitsubishi minicab trucks around here. They're inexpensive, economical, tilt bed (imagine unloading gravel, wood, dirt, hay...anything with a tilt bed). For getting supplies or working around the farm they have a purpose.
An electric similar with 150-200 mile range could be very useful especially if not expensive.

 

[ultrarunner]

A lot of people want a 'one size fits all' vehicle which I'm thinking is why crew cab large pickups are so popular, a 4dr family sedan+truck, but just like I have a variety of tools I bet there would be a market for a small inexpensive truck.
I see a lot of Mitsubishi minicab trucks around here. They're inexpensive, economical, tilt bed (imagine unloading gravel, wood, dirt, hay...anything with a tilt bed). For getting supplies or working around the farm they have a purpose.
An electric similar with 150-200 mile range could be very useful especially if not expensive. View attachment 4182964

These little trucks punch way above their weight and from farmers in the mountains carrying immense loads to market…

Their weakness is safety at highway speeds.

I’ve seen several plated in Washington State and spoke to one owner at a feed store… she said it’s perfect for her horse operation…

 

[WinterDeere]

US Customers buy more than 10x more full size F150’s than smaller Rangers.

If true, is that due at least partly to availability?

I see so many complaints online about the demise of good mini pickups, like the original VW's, Ranger and Tacoma. I suspect it could be tied to the relation between mileage requirements and vehicle footprint.

You're right on the R&D costs, but range could be better with a smaller vehicle, and it might also play better toward the desires of those trending towards EV's. You do have to admit, the Ranger and Tacoma were both insanely popular vehicles, in their original forms.

 

[rontaki]

If one can wait a year, there will hopefully be the Slate pickup, assuming prices are reasonable.