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.

 

[redman135]

Dark Black post 640: I am a foreign member and automaticly look for export potential. A US sized pickup is to big for the rest of the world. Building a ranger sized pickup opens up export potential, and 2.5 ton is a good sized tow weight for this size of vehicle in ice form, so start from there. Also a cab & chassis should be offered.
With a vacant pickup niche in these tight times and nobody selling there, ggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Tesla class 8 truck is another Tesla blunder by non truckers.
Etrucks strengths are short haul stop/start, AND CERFEW beating. An Etruck goes curfew??? what curfew? The very low noise from Etrucks means they have extended delivery hours(see europe) and the ultra low emmisions zones are not a problem for Etrucks either.

 

[WinterDeere]

Not only that, but because it's been widely spouted here that "EV's don't work in rural areas" due to the longer distances and lack of charging facilities, we can assume the primary market for any EV truck is more urbanized areas... precisely where something with the footprint of a CyberTruck just doesn't work as well as something smaller.

 

[jmc]

I suspect that part of the CT schtick is not just the shape but also the size.

 

[NoTrespassing]

Our electric cost has DOUBLED in the past year, and they want another increase. The economy of an EV is quickly waning. We now pay about $230/mo while running no AC or heat.

How many KWs are you using per month?

 

[NoTrespassing]

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

Reminds me of my 91 Ranger as far as load capacity goes. That thing is rated at about 1,500 pounds load isn't it? One bucket of gravel from my Kubota would put it over its limit I think I remember hauling pea gravel from the quarry with the Ranger, it was pretty funny when the end loader dumped a quarter bucket in it and it flattened the springs.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

How many KWs are you using per month?

I'll have to look. Less than this time last year I know. But I pay a helluva lot more.