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Tesla claimed the CT will be a Class 2B, or “medium duty” vehicle, with a total gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000-8,500lbs. With a rated payload capacity of 3,500lbs, that means the CT will weigh anywhere between 5000-6500lbs. I don’t think Tesla would choose to have the CT in this weight...

It’s probably not the most durable choice for a work truck but it’s what Tesla does, for better or worse.

Agreed. I think it’s safe to assume that the windows will be safe from incidental damage like rocks from the road etc, but my operating stance in regards to theft and purposeful damage will be the same as any other car - if they want to break my windows then they will. I’m also slightly...

I think people take Elon’s PR speak about the durability of the glass and stainless steel too literally. There’s a Grand Canyon sized gap between the more realistic “it is more durable than the average vehicle” and the common online belief that “it won’t crumble in frontal collisions and first...

2B or not 2B, that is the question... Love the in depth analysis. In those photos, the CT certainly looks like a 2B finish to me. Does the composition of the SS play a role in buffing out scratches, or is it just the finish that matters? I.e is a 304 SS any easier/harder than a 301 or 318?

Very grateful for this. Your work is a truly outstanding contribution to this community. Do you have a patreon or somewhere we could support your efforts? I can’t imagine the amount of time putting this together has taken you.

I’m of the belief that the stated prices have future tech breakthroughs baked in, and that if Tesla made the CT today they could not meet the price and performance thresholds simultaneously. Also, wasn’t the demo model CT from the reveal basically a Model 3 on a different chassis? If they can...

Cool idea - gives me Home Alone vibes! Probably wouldn’t be very difficult to DIY, not sure Tesla legal would go for it as others have stated. One potential danger being that your vehicle might contact another piece of metal and weld itself to it! I’m sure you could adapt some taser circuitry...

Seems weird for Tesla to enter this space. Your demographic probably already owns a smart watch that has all of these features, why not just make an app for established smart watch brands? Reading the article it sounds like Tesla’s relationship with the Norwegian company is still unclear, so it...

Sweet video! I’m shaking my head at that screeching sound they dubbed over the EV tho ?‍♂️?‍♂️haha who approved that?? Maybe they’re playing 4D chess and subtly trolling EV’s by feeding into the widely held belief that they sound like cheap RC cars?

Love the new Bronco. I wish the CT had its wheelbase, and it’s shipping date!

That's a good plot, I applaud you putting in the effort to make it. I think where we disagree is what mass adoption looks like and how high the barrier to entry is. I'm leaning towards all-time compact car numbers where it feels like over half of the cars on the road are EV's. But the F-150...

The aggregate of all new car purchases gives you an average of $38k, but look at the data at a granular level: https://mediaroom.kbb.com/2019-11-01-Average-New-Vehicle-Prices-Up-Nearly-3-Year-Over-Year-According-to-Kelley-Blue-Book NEW mid-sized cars average $27k, and sub/compacts even less...

I get that, and it is valuable to Tesla and their infrastructure to build as many CT’s as possible which a subsidy helps with. If Tesla ever envisions itself making an affordable mass market vehicle (debatable?) then they need as much experience as possible. For now though this is just a tax...

A lump sum aimed to help an entire country affected by a worldwide pandemic vs a subsidy that benefits a primarily wealthy demographic on what amounts to a toy. These are not the same thing.

If the CT really has 600k+ reservations, why does Tesla need the tax credit to sell its truck? I think tax credits and other economic incentives that primarily benefit the wealthy and megacorps go against the personal politics of many Tesla owners, but they look past that because they like...

Elon’s companies are notoriously rough on their employees. Nonetheless many choose to work there out of a passion for the mission which is great, but the burnout rate is high and the engineers are underpaid compared to the rest of industry, especially when you consider the locale’s. The way I...

1. Windshield HUD 2. Exterior lighting for camping etc 3. SPARE TIRE!!

Good point! Stainless steel is widely used in energy efficient roofs because of its high solar reflectivity ratings. The high reflectivity might offset the absorption from the giant windshield and dash haha.

The radar frequencies cops use are very sensitive to small surface imperfections. The panel gaps alone would blow up the radar cross section, not even taking into account material changes across the headlights and fender flares. Part of the reason stealth aircraft cost $100+ million is the...