# Tesla Cybertruck **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 23, 2019, 10:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866 "2019-11-23T10:32:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 79
**Author:** ![PastTense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pasttense/32/14550_2.png) [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2025, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1561 "2025-04-15T22:40:44Z")
There’s a new “budget” Cybertruck out: > **[Tesla Releases Stripped-Out RWD Cybertruck That Is So Much Worse For Not Much...](https://www.jalopnik.com/1832213/tesla-releases-cheaper-rwd-cybertruck/)** > > To hopefully increase sales (and combat sliding used values), Tesla has finally introduced an entry-level rear-wheel-drive version of the Cybertruck ---
**Author:** ![Maserschmidt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maserschmidt/32/18829_2.png) [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2025, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1562 "2025-04-23T12:19:54Z")
I’ve mentioned the Trump-y neighbor across the street who owns a Cybertruck and two other Teslas. He’s having his house painted, and the paint company owner (or foreman) showed up yesterday in a Cybertruck. Maybe part of the attraction to hiring them? Who knows. ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2025, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1563 "2025-04-23T13:41:19Z")
> [@Dr.Strangelove](#): > > > [@Shalmanese](#): > > > > The Kia EV6/Hyundai Ioniq 5 platform has supported 350kW charging since 2021. > > Again, supporting that in some theoretical sense is not the same as actually delivering that power. I’ve only seen articles like this: AIUI (I’ve only used my level 2 charger at home), Hyundais need to have their batteries conditioned before fast charging. Next month I’ll drive to Knoxville, and probably stop at the Buck-ees in Crossville to top off the charge before I go into the mountains. I’ll report back afterwards. > [@Cheesesteak](#): > > Mrs. Cheesesteak is an avid refueler. She rarely lets the tank go below half, and exhibits range anxiety if it does. So, on a long trip where recharging is needed, she would charge from 50-90% twice rather than let the battery go to 10% before recharging. I am the same way regarding my ICE and GE hybrid cars. I am having to retrain myself with the all-electric car. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2025, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1564 "2025-04-24T20:15:44Z")
In other news: > **[Tesla profits drop 71% amid anti-Musk backlash](https://abcnews.go.com/Business/tesla-earnings-show-anti-musk-backlash-damaged-bottom/story?id=121008566)** > > Musk's role at the White House set off worldwide protests at Tesla dealerships. ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2025, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1565 "2025-04-25T20:23:48Z")
In related news, this artsy couple is selling their home - a 1907-built historic Ellis Island ferry, so they can move into…a Cybertruck. That’s their dream, anyway. > **[New York's Oldest Existing Ellis Island Ferry is now a Spectacular Home](https://q1057.com/new-yorks-oldest-existing-ellis-island-ferry-is-now-a-spectacular-home/)** > > Richard and Victoria Mackenzie-Childs bought the Yankee Ferry in 1983 and began restoring it and turning it into their floating dream home. Now, it could be yours for $1.25 million. I imagine it’ll be hard to move all their “eclectic” crap into a Cybertruck, so I bet most of it conveys to the buyer at the right price. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2025, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1566 "2025-04-25T20:26:53Z")
I may be missing something; how is that related? ---
**Author:** ![Maserschmidt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maserschmidt/32/18829_2.png) [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2025, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1567 "2025-04-25T20:33:38Z")
Same. ---
**Author:** ![EddyTeddyFreddy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eddyteddyfreddy/32/18796_2.png) [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2025, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1568 "2025-04-25T23:40:53Z")
[looks at photos of ferry interior] I don’t think that piano will fit in the bed of the CT. ---
**Author:** ![dtilque](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d6d6ee/32.png) [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2025, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1569 "2025-04-26T12:41:02Z")
This seems to be the most active thread about Tesla, so I’m putting this here. I think it’s a good analysis of the general state of that company. The last part of the title which doesn’t show up in the OneBox is “… without him.” > **[The Tesla (TSLA) dilemma: company is cooked with Musk, but stock crashes...](https://electrek.co/2025/04/25/tesla-tsla-conundrum-cooked-with-musk-but-stock-crashes-without-him/)** > > Tesla currently finds itself in quite a dilemma: the company’s core business is in free fall, with Elon Musk at... ---
**Author:** ![Maserschmidt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maserschmidt/32/18829_2.png) [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2025, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1570 "2025-05-09T01:32:09Z")
Lots of trucks sitting in inventory now…it might become your opportunity to make a deal! > **[Tesla Cybertruck inventory goes through the roof](https://www.arenaev.com/tesla_cybertruck_inventory_goes_through_the_roof-news-4680.php)** > > Tesla Cybertruck is experiencing a significant increase in unsold inventory in the US and facing huge challenges in meeting initial sales expectations. > The futuristic-looking [Tesla Cybertruck](https://www.arenaev.com/tesla_cybertruck_all_wheel_drive_2023-specs-55.php) is reportedly facing a monumental challenge as its inventory in the United States has ballooned to over 10,000 units. This suggests a big slowdown in demand for the apparently highly anticipated electric truck, raising a lot of questions about its real market reception. I’ll be honest… don’t really have any questions about its reception . ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2025, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1571 "2025-05-09T14:30:29Z")
We all know Tesla stock is mostly a meme, where the demand for shares from the get-has mostly been from musk fans certain that’s it’s a sure thing. I wonder how much of the CTs order book was the same way? IOW of the demand they saw, how much of it was real and how much of it was speculative buyers intending to flip their hot new purchase? Actual real life legit demand is cratering, but meme-like demand can crater a LOT faster. ---
**Author:** ![echoreply](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/echoreply/32/3641_2.png) [@echoreply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/echoreply)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2025, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1572 "2025-05-09T17:42:36Z")
> [@LSLGuy](#): > > how much of it was real and how much of it was speculative buyers intending to flip their hot new purchase? I expect quite a bit of it was real. When first announced, the price and capabilities were very attractive, even if the truck itself was not. A refundable deposit meant the risk was less than a typical kickstarter. Unlike at the Model 3 announcement, the probability of Tesla going bankrupt before delivery was very low. Best case, they tone done the styling, and meet the price and range promises. You could expect to have the best EV pickup available for the price of a gas one. Worst case, you get your money back. Several years later, with the big hype buildup to the imminent release there were people converting from deposits to orders that did intend to flip. I don’t think that’s controversial to say, because it did happen, even though Tesla tried to prevent it. Was it 1% of buyers or 30%, that I don’t know. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2025, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1573 "2025-05-09T18:12:12Z")
> [@](#): > > The futuristic-looking [Tesla Cybertruck](https://www.arenaev.com/tesla_cybertruck_all_wheel_drive_2023-specs-55.php) is reportedly facing a monumental challenge as its inventory in the United States has ballooned to over 10,000 units. “Futuristic-looking”? If that’s the future, I don’t want to go there. Apparently, neither does anybody else. Looking at that picture I can only think, “what a waste of stainless steel!” ---
**Author:** ![scabpicker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scabpicker/32/8268_2.png) [@scabpicker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scabpicker)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2025, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1574 "2025-05-09T18:15:22Z")
Hehe, it’s what folks thought the future would look like 50 years ago. Today, not so much. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2025, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1575 "2025-05-09T21:55:49Z")
As i think i said above, it looks remarkably like the cool cars i drew when i was 7, except those ones had flames shooting out their butts. What about the cyber truck makes it a truck? It looks to me more like an odd SUV. I wonder if it would have sold better if it had been marketed that way. ---
**Author:** ![HMS\_Irruncible](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hms_irruncible/32/7394_2.png) [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2025, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1576 "2025-05-09T21:59:49Z")
I’ll definitely buy one if they go below $500. There are all kinds of art installations you could do. Drop it out of a helicopter, make it into a beehive, prop for a haunted house, the possibilities are endless. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2025, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1577 "2025-05-09T23:43:53Z")
> [@puzzlegal](#): > > What about the cyber truck makes it a truck? I The fact it’s a 4-door cab and directly behind the cabin there’s a flat bed all the way to the back bumper with sides and a tailgate, but no roof. Functionally it’s a completely ordinary club cab pickup, just with a built-in tonneau cover. > **[Tesla Cybertruck Bed: Features And Functionality Explained](https://www.topspeed.com/tesla-cybertruck-bed-features-functionality/)** > > Tesla's geometric electric truck features a quirky bed design with a lot of hidden features and functionalities. Yes, this cite / site is to a rendering of what the bed looks like. But it’s true to form for the actual production truck. Most actual pix of the bed I could find are from sites selling add-in storage racks, tool boxes, side protectors, or whatever. Where it’s hard to tell what is stock and what is their accessory. ---
**Author:** ![echoreply](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/echoreply/32/3641_2.png) [@echoreply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/echoreply)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2025, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1578 "2025-05-10T00:38:24Z")
> [@HMS\_Irruncible](#): > > I’ll definitely buy one if they go below $500. There are all kinds of art installations you could do Best plan I heard was from the One Bad Mother podcast. They initially joked about getting a Cybertruck, painting it pink, and using it to deliver feminine hygiene products to disaster areas. It would be called the Period Truck. Then they realized it was actually a great idea, and would fill a need that is not a joke. ---
**Author:** ![DesertDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/desertdog/32/11503_2.png) [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2025, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1579 "2025-05-10T01:17:45Z")
I’ve seen a number of them around here owned by various companies and lawyers wrapped in eye-catching color ads for their business. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2025, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1580 "2025-05-10T04:12:01Z")
> [@HMS\_Irruncible](#): > > , …make it into a beehive… I don’t think Bees go for the Stainless Steel Thing. Me? I’d chop it up and make cool Summer-time Half Doors for my Samurai! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866.md?page=78) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866.md?page=80)