Tesla Cybertruck payload capacity 29% less than promised

Re:Tesla Cybertruck payload capacity 29% less than promised by dragonwriter on Tuesday November 28, 2023 @03:01PM (#38450444)

> This is validated by the absolutely insanely long line queueing up to buy this thing.

$100 deposit preorders without contact with the real thing isn't a sign of how popualr the real thing will be when people get it, its a sign of anticipation based on marketing and brand identity, probably with some FOMO built in.

> I predict that we'll see many more Cybertruck looking trucks in five years, just like we're seeing many more Model Y looking EVs now.

Model Y's just look like normal, pre-EV sedans of similar size for the last couple decades. That was Tesla conforming to the broader market expectations. The Cybertruck is...not that.

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Re:Tesla Cybertruck payload capacity 29% less than promised by qubitcoder on Wednesday November 29, 2023 @06:04PM (#38466590)

To be fair, Model Y's don't really look like pre-EV sedans. They depart significantly in shape and style: lack of grille for air intake, low drag coefficient, vastly increased cargo space, flush door handles, glass roof, incredible visibility of surroundings from the driver seat (compared to cramped sedans), etc.

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