Finally, an Etruck!

[AlbergSteve]

There is another American truck coming online. This pickup is designed for the commercial market. They say they have over 16,000 pre-orders. It's designed to scale and will have dual-wheel and tandem axle options. With 4 independent motors AWD, this could be the beast to beat. Battery packs afford 300-500 mile range. Starting at $45K. And it actually looks like a work truck. The XP platform is interesting too. It would make a heckuva foundation for an off-road RV.

https://www.atlismotorvehicles.com/xt-truck

Now that looks promising...

 

[bholler]

I actually kind of like the design language used for the Tesla truck. If it was done right it could be really cool. Unfortunately it was not done right. The proportions are just totally wrong. I like that they are pushing the envelope of what a truck can be but there are certain proportional standards that if not followed the design just looks wrong. And this one does.

 

[EatenByLimestone]

I'm not convinced the body is dictated by the drivetrain. There have been plenty of RWD vehicles that were not pickups.

 

[AlbergSteve]

Well, here are a couple more options...

Bollinger Motors all-electric commercial trucks

Bollinger Motors is the all-American electric truck manufacturer.

bollingermotors.com

Bollinger B2 Review, Pricing, and Specs

The all-electric Bollinger B2 looks primitive but puts traditional pickup trucks on notice thanks to its impressive capacities and incredible versatility.

www.caranddriver.com

Rivian - Electric Adventure Vehicles

Discover Rivian's long-range electric vehicles, designed for adventure. Explore our innovative EV cars and join the movement towards a sustainable future.

rivian.com

2024 Rivian R1T Review, Pricing, and Specs

The 2024 Rivian R1T is the quickest pickup we’ve ever tested, but it's no mere show pony, offering impressive off-road chops as well.

www.caranddriver.com

 

[Ashful]

Maybe for filling tires or building bird houses, but you won't be building houses with it.

Have they posted the CFM/pressure ratings? I've searched, but haven't found the numbers.

 

[begreen]

Wait until summer when Elon meets Chevy Chase.

 

[coaly]

Back to the Cybertruck. Does anyone have dimensions for this beast? It looks huge. Not something one is going to want to park at the grocery store.

Prototype is 244 inch length. Tesla proposed 231.7 finished length;
Elon tweeted a possibility of shortening of 6 inches and reducing width by 1 inch.
Plenty of size info here;
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Yes, I'm Coaly there as well .

Looks like without compromising interior or bed size, the only feasible place to cut is under dash where there is a possibility of full size spare storage. They are trying to stay within specs of the F150, beating most of them with the same size constraints easily.

My concern before plunking down my $100 deposit is the material of the pan (skateboard?) or chassis/battery holder underneath. Every truck I have scrapped was done so in good running condition, road worthy except for frame rot or crossmembers rusting away. That was the reason for going with a Land Rover in 2000, and using a trailer when I need a truck, which like any other.... has frame issues now with the body and mechanicals excellent. If someone can make a rust resistant undercarriage I don't care what the top looks like. I have gotten used to a 6 foot bed, simply load longer material with gate open, and ladder racks on a cap for ladders and long items. This thing will need a wedge shape cap or rack to bring the top level for extension ladders and long items.