Musk Says There Are 146,000 Cybertruck Orders Just Two Days After Reveal
Tesla Inc. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said Saturday the company has amassed 146,000 orders for its Cybertruck, less than 48 hours after the polarizing vehicle was first shown amid shattered glass.
[...] Tesla's website allows customers to order the electric truck for a fully refundable $100, and says they can complete their configuration "as production nears in late 2021." Musk said in a tweet that 42% had ordered the dual-motor option, which starts at $49,900, while 41% have ordered the $69,900 triple-motor option, production of which is expected to begin in late 2022. Just 17% ordered the single-motor version, which begins at $39,900.
146k Cybertruck orders so far, with 42% choosing dual, 41% tri & 17% single motor
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 23, 2019
The $100 deposit for the Cybertruck is far cheaper than the $1,000 that was required to reserve a Model 3 sedan. Tesla's reservation lists have long been a source of intrigue for investors, analysts, journalists, fans and skeptics of the company, as it's often used as a proxy for demand. But Tesla itself stopped giving reservation figures on its quarterly earnings calls, saying the metric wasn't relevant.
Previously: Tesla Unveils "Cybertruck"
(Score: 2) by hemocyanin on Monday November 25 2019, @08:00AM
I have a Leaf. I bought it for practical reasons, not virtue signalling.
A) They are incredibly cheap used but come with a lot of nicities.
B) I travel as far on 75c of electricity, as my gas car does on a gallon of gas. In my area, gas is in the mid $3 range all the time.
C) It's actually fun to drive. No vibration and super zippy.
D) It's way bigger inside than you might think -- that thing can haul a lot of shit.
Certainly there are electric car virtue signalers out there, but if you got in one and stomped on the "gas" -- you'd realize there are a lot more reasons to own one than that. And then take a ride in a Tesla Model S and hit the gas -- go speed racer! Electric motors kick gas' ass on a pure fun basis.