5 Yr timeline, EV truck market poll

[FullyGrounded]

Ford will make it. Ford is partnered with Rivian, and with Rivian already out. Nice thing about this is that Elon will likely buy a Rivian and pull it apart. Maybe that's why he waits. Look into a Rivian and see into an eF150. And, Ford guys tend to be ride or die Ford. Chevy, no will have something. I hope they take Elon's advice and start from scratch, and not do what Ford may do - take the Rivian and add Ford badging. We will see. The reality is on that list, I only believe in the Tesla. Tesla has been doing this a lot longer. These other guys still have to earn their stars, so to say. There are many lessons in EV, and Ford, GM, and Dodge only know a. few of them. Elon made it happen, and he's still learning. peace

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[Diehard]

This is obviously not a scientific poll, but I'm curious why some view the topic and opt not to vote on the subject. None voters please weigh in.

My guess is that it's because the poll is really not relevant in any meaningful way and satisfying some stranger's curiosity about what the group thinking is doesn't matter to them. I respect that. But I'm still curious what you all think.

I didn’t vote because I am not informed enough about all options and didn’t want to push your results the wrong way. And I was not sure how the results could be meaningful as far as it’s predictive powers.

My perception (Not based on any real insight) is as of now there is no real threat to big 3 ICE Makers. Rivian is closer to finish line but no one can mass produce EV Trucks cheap AND capable enough. CT specs and price may have put our purchases on hold for a while but even with 24/7 construction, Tesla is still at least a factory behind some of the competitors that have a hard time with this. Of course the fact that I am here means I want Tesla to succeed but it is far from slam dunk. Even Elan said prototype is only one percent of the deal. I am just trying to keep my excitement in check until I see a mortal (someone who won’t pay over $50K for a vehicle) behind the wheel in one of these on the street.

 

[Crissa]

I bet you'll find very few ride-or-die Ford guys once the Cybertruck is half the price.

-Crissa

 

[lancethibault]

I didn’t vote because I am not informed enough about all options and didn’t want to push your results the wrong way. And I was not sure how the results could be meaningful as far as it’s predictive powers.

I wish my posts had predictive powers! My guess is that the poll rates about 0 on the 1-100 predictive power scale.

I am just trying to keep my excitement in check until I see a mortal (someone who won’t pay over $50K for a vehicle) behind the wheel in one of these on the street.

As someone who has never paid much more then $30k for a truck (I buy used) I'm curious and I don't want to start too much of a side conversation here, but do you think the CT is not competitively priced in the new truck market? I know I will put tens of thousand of dollars of gas into my Ford over a 10 year period. The cost to fuel the CT will be about 1/4 of that. So someone willing to buy a new full size ICE truck will spend close if not more then $70k over a decade.

In full disclosure I admit I personally see the break even point at closer to 20 yrs for the CT vs what I would typically buy. But for those out there buying new King Ranch, Platinum, Raptor, Trail Boss, High Country, LTZ, Limited, Laramie, Rebel, TRX or custom models I would put the break even at 10 years or in some cases...day 1.

 

[lancethibault]

I bet you'll find very few ride-or-die Ford guys once the Cybertruck is half the price.

-Crissa

Are you talking about the used market? I can't imagine the CT3 price coming down to $35k new.

 

[Diehard]

do you think the CT is not competitively priced in the new truck market?

I got all my vehicles used and over 3 decades total cost of my mobility has been less than a single motor CT but I do believe CT pricing is competitive today. In fact so competitive that I have to see it to believe it. Since none of the competitors can come close To it. Some of them are twice the price. I know Elan is good but that good?