Let's Talk Options

[ajdelange]

I will say that Tesla keeps this stuff to a minimum. Go to the Tesla website and "build" an S, X or 3. The options are few. Range (battery size), Performance, paint color, interior trim and wheels are about it. Now go "build" an iPace or Etron.

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[lslick23]

I will say that Tesla keeps this stuff to a minimum. Go to the Tesla website and "build" an S, X or 3. The options are few. Range (battery size), Performance, paint color, interior trim and wheels are about it. Now go "build" an iPace or Etron.

That’s good to hear. I’m personally planning to add zero options because it’s already going to come with way more than I need and I like that!

 

[Mule Ferguson]

Definitely: Black interior, leather seats

Maybe: a solar charging panel (depending on price).

I don't think I'll need the premium sound. My most current entertainment technology is circa 2010, and the fleet ranges from AM/FM Cassette to satellite radio, so I'm sure the "base" option will be as impressive to me as the CT styling.

All Tesla's have premium sound except the El Chepo. Its called

• Upgraded audio – immersive sound

 

[Sirfun]

I would think one of the standard equipment differences in addition for the dual and Tri-motor would be better braking, or even stronger regen. Just basic science, you have a vehicle that can accelerate quicker. You better be able to slow it down quicker too. Especially an oversized/heavy vehicle.

 

[Irish Jim]

Is a model upgrade an option?

 

[ajdelange]

I would think one of the standard equipment differences in addition for the dual and Tri-motor would be better braking, or even stronger regen. Just basic science, you have a vehicle that can accelerate quicker. You better be able to slow it down quicker too. Especially an oversized/heavy vehicle.

The TriMotor is going to be heavier because of the third motor but mostly because of the larger battery. I strongly disagree that the required braking has anything to do with the acceleration. Both a model X and model XP need to be able to stop in the same distance even though the XP gets up to speed faster. This means more braking force is required of the heavier vehicle whatever its acceleration capability.

Regen is limited by the rate at which the battery can accept charge. In the 3 motor CT you will have a battery that is probably twice the capacity of the dual and single motor versions. You will therefore have more capacity to slow with regen. It's built in.

 

[Dan Truax]

I'd just be happy if it would get made, out society has greater problems to overcome in the next two years (between confidence in the economy and a raging global pandemic) if this luxury product is going to come to reality...

 

[Skidmarks68]

Pretty sure the economy isn't a problem right now (have you seen Telas stock) if anything the economy produced the cybertruck. Pandemic is another story. Who knows where this is going to go.

 

[Jhodgesatmb]

I don't want to jump the gun before I see what the standard equipment for each model is. I personally ordered the 49k model. Will this model come with "just" the twin motors or will it have upgraded options the way most traditional dealerships operate.
I have definitely bought plenty of cars but I have not even thought seriously about a Tesla.
I'm only here for the Cybertruck. I have researched enough to know its not like anything I have ever purchased before. I would have never imagined I would be considering a purchase sight unseen, no test drive, no local dealership and absolutely zero marketing.
I would think there are quite a few fellow truck drivers that find the Cybertruck appealing.

I feel the same way about ordering something without full details, a test drive, etc., but we bought our Model 3 that way on talking with friends about their Tesla’s and seeing the smiles on their faces and glowing remarks. When, if ever, have you seen that kind of endorsement. And we love the Model 3. So that is no longer an issue for me with the truck. For me it is purely about functionality, and I ‘hate’ the wait now that I am all in.

 

[2Futre4u]

If you have ever bought a car you know the money is in the high markup add-ons.

With Current Telsa models that is not so much the case, drivetrains/ colors and the addition (or not) of FSD and wheel choice is it.

 

[moonrover]

Cold gas thrusters that pop up from the vault. Wings that slide out from underneath. Flight.

 

[Saskateam]

With a BEV you come to very quickly change how you think about "refueling" your vehicle. Most people top up every night or every few nights as needed so the main consideration isn't the size of the battery so much as it is how many kWh are expected to be needed for the next day. If an owner has a commute of 20 mi each way on a daily basis he only needs to add 20 kWh each night which he can do with an 11 kW charger in about 2 hrs or he can charge once a week for 10 hrs which he can conveniently do in one night if he wants. Of course there are exceptions to this and I believe you are one. If you need to drive 300 mi per day then you will need 150 kWh which requires 14 hrs charging from an 11 kW charger and dual port chargers would be of definite benefit or at least a convenience. People that tow trailers will be using more energy even if they go shorter distances and so would benefit too. Those that need lots of energy on a daily basis be it for trailering or driving long distances are likely to chose the TriMotor and so I think you are right in guessing that dual ports might only be offered in that model. If you Flitter or Twitter or whatever it is you can ask Musk directly whether he is considering this.

 

[stedunne]

I'm assuming any solar panels on the vault automated cover will be a costed option so that's my first choice upgrade if less than $800

 

[Michael Mehta]

I would love it if the CT had a way to clean sensors and backup cameras with something like windshield washer fluid. Press a button, and clean and easy to see out of again.

Vegan leather would be nice too - maybe in white. That might look slick with the SS exterior, and keep cooler during hot summer days with the huge glass roof.

 

[XB12R]

Track Package just for shits-and-giggles. Mine will live on the street 99.9% of the time. https://electrek.co/2020/03/02/tesla-model-3-track-package/