fj12ryder wrote: Maybe we could get back to RV related posts instead of NHRA related posts. How the semi pulls, and when/if the semi pulls is more relevant to this thread. Although relevancy seems varied at best.
I did read somewhere that the Cybertruck is supposed to start production end of 2023. Seems like it's always going to happen "next year".
I read that too, although tesla Canada pointed out that it is still the same timeline. Production starts beginning third quarter with production ramp up last part of 2023. Time will tell.
I just hope that the Cybertruck is betting suited for towing than the electric trucks currently on the market. I was excited about getting an electric truck for my business until I started seeing tow test results.
Groover wrote: I just hope that the Cybertruck is betting suited for towing than the electric trucks currently on the market. I was excited about getting an electric truck for my business until I started seeing tow test results.
Agree!
2/3 drop in range when towing and 33% lower range just because temperature dropped to 40F --- and seeing that dealer's price of $111,540 for a Lariat (extended range) is a deal breaker. Specially that I meant it to pull my RV trailer or putting in a truck camper.
Groover wrote: I just hope that the Cybertruck is betting suited for towing than the electric trucks currently on the market. I was excited about getting an electric truck for my business until I started seeing tow test results.
It’s still a half ton. My guess is it like other EV’s will be well suited to smaller lower profile trailers. Larger heavier units with big profiles will be better suited to diesel tow vehicles.
We are members of a few electric vehicle towing groups on social media. Those pulling lower profile units are actually pretty happy with their tow experience. But those towing taller bigger units are generally disappointed when doing longer road trips. Right tool for the right job.
Quote: NHRA's new Street Legal EV class will make its championship debut at the NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championships at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The entry list includes eight drivers in Street Legal EV across each of the seven NHRA divisions, marking a highly successful first year for the new class.
How they get around the NHRA equipment requirements? Or are most of these Teslas cut open and roll cages installed? (Behind the tinted windows of course)
Because surely they're fast enough to be in the cage categories.
Groover wrote: I just hope that the Cybertruck is betting suited for towing than the electric trucks currently on the market. I was excited about getting an electric truck for my business until I started seeing tow test results.
It’s still a half ton. My guess is it like other EV’s will be well suited to smaller lower profile trailers. Larger heavier units with big profiles will be better suited to diesel tow vehicles.
We are members of a few electric vehicle towing groups on social media. Those pulling lower profile units are actually pretty happy with their tow experience. But those towing taller bigger units are generally disappointed when doing longer road trips. Right tool for the right job.
Appreciate this info. Wifey is not going back small after experiencing my big, lol.
I'm actually waiting for a review from someone who put a Lance 650 type truck camper on F150 Lightning. And hopefully tested it on chilly weather.
Maybe, he'll get a better range.
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It’s interesting that Nikola is actually saying up to 330 mi. range using a 778 kWh pack. They also have several disclaimers about factors that can limit it.
I still think 500 miles for the Semi is optimistic at best, especially after they went back to the 2170 cells. When Elon said 621 miles that was using 4680 cells. It’s going to need a 1 Meg pack at least to go 500 miles.
Doesn’t Tesla say 70% in a 30 min. charge so that’s only 350 under ideal conditions.
stsmark wrote: Doesn’t Tesla say 70% in a 30 min. charge so that’s only 350 under ideal conditions.
I believe ideal conditions would be an overnight charge for day use local service. I understand this is about 80% of the trucking market even if there tends to be a focus on cross country long haul service to prove the value.
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