I have loved full size pickups, ever since I lived in the US, for a short spell. They are just not really an option in the UK due to the gas prices and for me taxes as a company car driver.
Once the F150 ev is available, I would definitely consider it.
Actually it wasn't flag waving, I have a Nissan and a Toyota. Just like to use my spending deservedly.
I really like the Mustang too, not available yet, so going to lease until the market and range options really opens up in the next 12 to 18 momths.
I hope to see how Nissan's new offering...
Importing vehicles is technically possible, however aside from undertaking the import inspection requirements, there is the fundamental issue of support.
Import an ICE car, then most competent mechanics can fix it, if he/she can get the spare parts.
ICE cars are by and large mechanical...
In your opinion ?
I have a theory....
When you drive a left handed vehicle you steer with your left hand and play with your shiny tesla screen with your right.
Since most people are right handed you are thus using your weakest hand to steer when taking one hand off the wheel.
Therefore...
Anything is possible, but some things are unlikely, certainly in the short term.
The pickup market in the US is over 3 million pa, Europe around 200,000. I have no idea for Australia but suspect not a huge market even though they love their ute’s.
The smart will figure out the maths, or...
fuel
batteries in an electric vehicle - unless it’s a mobility scooter or powered wheelchair
I know some of us are getting on in years, but I don't think it will be classified as a mobility scooter! ??
I believe the weight of the battery is excluded.
From our government website
Unladen weight
The unladen weight of any vehicle is the weight of the vehicle when it’s not carrying any passengers, goods or other items.
It includes the body and all parts normally used with the vehicle or trailer...
We don’t have to worry, seeing as they haven’t made any yet! All our fears are groundless. The CT will be made to pass all relevant regulations especially in the EU. Elon was just kidding that he wouldn’t sell his North American CT in EU in it’s current form.?
This was interesting in regard...
...VATs are annoying but simple and don't apply to this conversation. They're basically a capital gains tax on every transfer.
-Crissa
Incorrect. VAT has absolutely nothing to do with capital gain. It’s a sales tax paid by individuals on purchases. Companies claim it back. If I (and...
I hope they look into this as improvements in the US look well over due.
You never know they might go the whole hog and make it NCAP compliant.
https://insideevs.com/news/438927/bent-tesla-seat-reveals-us-safety-issue/
I thought the whole point is that there is nothing similar....
‘Musk explained that this is due to the Cybertruck not really being a truck, but instead, a “freaking tank from the future.” ‘
Tanks are not noted for being pedestrian friendly.
Yes you can see American vehicles in Europe. But...
Your steel bumper all though pedestrian unfriendly would affect lower leg, possibly upper leg. Life changing but not necessarily life threatening.
Similarly do the sledgehammer test on your bonnet, like most cars/trucks and you will have a big dent, thereby energy absorbing.
Do they same with...
Considering the chances of surviving being hit by the current designed cybertruck are slim to none, the NCAP regulations are going to require significant design changes. If Tesla are not going to bother for the short to medium term then homologation is going to one big obstacle that all...
It’s looking unlikely. My thinking he doesn’t want to modify the looks/design, to comply with European requirements especially crash testing so only going to offer to North America. In time, offer a modified version, smaller as well.
But who knows when that will be...