Can the batteries be used to power a welder? if so, can the welder just plug-in? If not and that feature is added, I want royaltees!

From the Tesla website: "Prepare for every experience with a versatile utilitarian design — including on-board power and compressed air." squee!

Well, from a utility point of view not to bad. Earlier Defenders could be used as generators for farming machines. And having compressed air isn't the worst thing to have. Doesn't change the fact that it is ugly as f*.

I completely agree its ugly, but from a utility point of view, this this is awesome. Not having to carry around ramps? Check. Power? Check. Compressed air? Check. Room for four people? Check. And, at a range of 500 miles at the top end, finally a vehicle I can drive the whole way across the state without a recharge. The prices listed on the Tesla site are even very competitive.

Will be very interesting to see how middle America responds. Truck buyers tend to be a traditionalist bunch.

The earliest stick welding equipment was a room full of lead acid batteries. You only need about 24-48v for welding, tesla batteries are closer to 400v but I am sure they could find a way.