How Long Will Tesla Make Foundation Cybertruck?

[@danharold3087]

Spot on. I expect the production 'line' is/was an expensive build. The sooner it can be paid off the better.

[@MrRandomguyTom]

The production line isn't expensive, it's insanely expensive. Not only the hardware, but also the programing. It costs way more than people think.

[@FlockoftheGreyShepherd]

I just got the Foundation Series email yesterday. I was an early preorder, around 11k. Definitely waiting for a trim that qualifies for federal tax credit.

[@jessediaz918]

Im just wondering if I reject the Foundation one, will I keep my place in line assuming that once this is all done, they will go by the order you ordered

[@windsolarupnorth7084]

So, 11K who dropped out already. Not looking good.

[@BryceLester]

You sir are smart, I mean I understand getting foundation if you don’t qualify for the tax credit but if you do I mean why not just burn the $7500 😂

[@bulkmailbullseye70]

@@jessediaz918I was told by their Walnut Creek CA store management that if one declines a certain configuration level, they would be positioned at similar queue position of the next more affordable level.

[@scottarseneault6601]

I think the best new feature that Tesla added with this vehicle is powershare. From what I understand, you will be getting similar functionality as a powerwall. The foundation series will include gateway hardware, and I think the trimotor version will include a $4000 allowance for installation of that hardware. A lot of money but a lot of functionality as well. If they can extend this powershare feature to all of their vehicles, that could be a game changer for Tesla.

[@dpav02]

100 percent agree. My buddy got a generator installed in a similar size home as me - $18k. The price for a Powerwall without installation is what like $11k? For only 13.5kwhs? And I’d want at least 2 or 3. I already have a 2021 Model Y that I love, but the peace of mind I could have a few circuits backed up by my vehicle is insanely appealing to me. Therefore I put down the now $250 deposit for the AWD version (Christmas Day, 23) So, Merry Christmas to me! And I hope I don’t get it for like 3 years because I need to save and my Model Y is doing just fine. I’m not in a hurry.

[@rgeraldalexander4278]

Yep, $1,000 non-refundable deposit on a foundation series here in Maryland on December 22nd. I reserved on the night of the unveiling and was in the first 22,000 according to the owners club numbers. I didn't see anything in the deposit email about restrictions on reselling the truck for profit. There were 444 other club members that said they had put down deposits, mostly for the AWD version.

[@Stone815]

I think they said they would make at least 1k of them. If they are reaching out to people in the 11k spots, that may mean 10-20% adoption rate for the Founders Ed.

[@michaellatta]

I imagine they sent out more emails than they had units, and when they were taken, they stopped. I bet the foundation version will go for the first 10k at least if they are doing it as long as the buyers are there. If it is still foundation next year I may need to make that choice. We would buy FSD and pay for premium connectivity, so foundation is not that bad a deal for us. Whether it is worth trading in our model y is the question.

[@BeanEW]

To be honest, by the time Tesla produces the CT that qualifies for the tax credit... it won't be qualified because either the government changed the rules or the price will be higher.

[@dman8137]

Yup. Prices keep going up. May be the cheapest time to buy

[@jerrymcintire7902]

Just received a Foundation Series invite yesterday, April 2, so they have started sending them again. Same pricing and configurations available, with FSD included and the PowerShare hardware/software included. Thinking about it.

[@d21mike]

I was shocked I got invited on 12/9 with a 50k reservation number but thought well I am in CA and they said going out only to CA and TX but now going pretty much everywhere so pretty confused. My input is no way they are only making 1,000 FS. Maybe more like 10,000+. My guess is they will sell as many as they can make in 2024 which I think they could hit 40-50,000 in 2024. I would not expect non-FS to happen until 2025 if the demand is there. My AWD is 100k which to me is not a lot more then I would have paid for a NON-EV Truck. I was expecting to pay $87,000 with FSD at $7,000 based on my original reservation which I was not sure they would honor that anyway. And, I really "want" to get it ASAP.

[@southrpv8839]

They’ll definitely build Foundation Series versions as long as people are buying them. Which is unfortunate, because reservation #200 who just wants the $80k dual motor will get jumped by #10,000 who’s willing to pay $20k extra. While Tesla is capturing those extra $, it’ll cost them in lowering customer satisfaction overall.

[@lk313]

if you have inside contact to Tesla, please ask them to create a foundation series option on the ordering page. I am sure there are people dying to get one and is willing to pay for the foundation series.

[@scoobysteve0]

HI! --preface-- I am a normal guy, huge Tesla fan, not an A-hole scalper. I just put my 1k down on the Dual motor, and should get it by march. there is no way I can afford a payment of 80k (20k down) on this truck. Is there a chance that I could sell this for a bit of a profit right away after a month or so, or do we believe the prices will drop, and I should tell tesla to hold off on my order as I wait for the lower model? Honest question, as I'm not looking for only profit, I just don't want to lose money when I "find out" I cant afford it by a long shot. Thank you!

[@Zeyek1]

knowing Elon its going to be 69 units

[@Qiuziarui]

6942

[@darylfortney8081]

Totally don’t want the founder branding on my ct. additionally am interested in the tax credit possibility with the awd

[@Bryan-fb8dh]

The longer the better. For Tesla and future buyers. This is probably a better way to deal with resale knuckle heads. It alows time to ramp while staying in the green.

[@eccomz]

Also gotta remember that FSD was cheaper back then, like maybe less than 6k. So Foundation pricing w FSD for those that chose it back then is not appealing.

[@jaredvegas]

Any idea if it has steam gaming? No one seems to check

[@altosack]

No one cares.

[@metatron3942]

The cybertruck qualifies for the tax rebate the car itself is still under $80,000 the FSD bundle is a separate product. I got a foundation model you need to buy it or or you be placed in the back of the line so it's a real pain. They did offer a extended battery for 90% off so if they deliver on all of this stuff it's a pretty good deal for a package. I don't know how long it's going to take them for a FSD or autopilot which is a real bummer

[@rwc22]

I got the email yesterday and didn’t order the FS. Waiting for the $79k CT.

[@jacobB1290H]

What’s different between the foundation series and an actual production model other than software and accessories. They can switch over at an instant. Take away the laser engraver and done

[@shermanbrooks23]

Light bar, white interior, and other accessories. Nothing crazy…

[@TeslaRebuilders]

I got my reservation order email last night, I'm around 450 number. Didn't want a 100k truck but not losing position.

[@TeslaRebuilders]

@Zigest The dual motor Foundation series is 100k A 20k premium with FSD and other additional options, it's all valued at or over 20k. So the truck still technically costs 80k you just have to buy all the extra features too.

[@MatteoComensoli]

Its incredible how tesla is likely set to outsell anyone else in 18 mont from now .

[@ANDR_U]

Every day one reservation from New York City. I moved to Florida 2 years ago. I better get a foundation series or I'm going to be pissed off

[@PeterAndWillAnderson]

Answer: as long as possible. And as a Tesla investor, I’m loving it.

[@jackylsmith8138]

The only way you’ll see 100K CT on the road by end of year, is if they are selling one for $40-50K. Never gonna happen at $80-100K.

[@wdbldr67]

Tesla needs to build over 690 a day to reach the target build rate of 250k a year. I have heard new orders are jumping the line for foundation series.

[@jackylsmith8138]

I’ll buy one probably next year or two. A foundation series one. Probably the Cyberbeast. Probably buy it for about $70K. Once they start making non foundation series the price is going to fall fast.

[@nicholasn.2883]

I don’t even remember the announcement bruh I was like 15

[@ryant.5173]

I am thinking they will do a few thousand of them. Otherwise it detracts from its appeal.

[@bentleymcentire7559]

I just configured the dual motorcybertruck. I thought I was special being asked to buy a Fpunders Series. Maybe I’m just gullible.

[@0HOON0]

Can't speak to whether you're gullible or not, but damn I'm jealous of your ride. Congrats

[@louiearellano5497]

Not sure where I heard this from but foundation series is only first 1,000 vehicles. I don’t think they will do this series for very long

[@LovingCabal]

20k is the dealer markup.

[@addickland5656]

Surprised you didn't mention the warnings Tesla send out recently against scalping, and the really really heavy consequences they apparently found a legal way to actually make you face (things like, no joke, a 50.000 dollar fine among many other very very bad things) charges for if you do it. They ain't playing around on that front it seems, which might be a good thing, cause that looks an awfull lot like they might not let demand be the sole decider of when prices start to lower, instead just one of them. We will see.

[@Cyberjackman73]

To produce 100k a year they really need to ramp up 25-40 a day is not gonna make that happen.

[@RicViperskylogs]

As many as they can sell imo. Why not?

[@Dularr]

If course it's overpriced. When the price is based on a regulatory maximum price. When Telsa increases the price from $50,000 to just under $80,000, that points to being over priced.

[@marksparks8852]

420 units

[@geemy9675]

1000 / number of cybertrucks made per day..of course everyone will get the cyberbeast. its going to be a collector's item anyway

[@jackylsmith8138]

Till people stop paying an extra $20K for it.

[@LovingCabal]

Stretching hamstrings is a good thing but stretching to an extent being qualified for the federal tax credit to buy cybertruck is a bad idea.

[@paperhouse6282]

If I got the foundation series I keep it clean and never use it, wait until 80 years The cybertruck will worth 100 million, I guess

[@ianbladuell2694]

But you will be dead

[@tonytaing8173]

there is nothing specially different so nothing to stop them....... it's only a truck with the works on it.

[@lassewestvanghougaard4856]

I expect that Teslas new batteries with improved energy density wasnt ready for the cybertruck delivery event. We need gen 2-3 cybercells so that we can get the 80.000$ dual motor with 500 miles of range (without taking up extra space in the bed) All Teslas are quickly going to get a haircut bu the time this happens.

[@techyjames1945]

You’re forgetting one thing. The $7500 off at point of sale is only through a vehicle purchased at a dealership. So Tesla would still be an end of year tax credit. I image they will make a minimum of 1000 foundation.

[@jackylsmith8138]

Let’s do the math. 20 CT per day times 365 days in a year = 7,300. I guess they are really gonna have to buy 4680’s from China. Then bye bye tax break.

[@jackylsmith8138]

Tesla cannot make that many 4680 battery packs. Things are so bad and it costs so much. If the cost does not get reduced to a price lower than they can buy batteries. 4680’s are going away by the end of the year. Yes it’s that bad.

[@tompov227]

I dont really like the "minimalist" interior of the standard Tesla cars, but I do see how how they could be aesthetically appealing even though I think they are functionally more dangerous than physical controls. That said, I cannot imagine liking the design of the CyberTruck. It is so heinously ugly to me

[@carperdiem8754]

Gonna go Hummer EV because it will actually hit it’s EPA range

[@jasonstroup4123]

You do realize that despite a similar range estimate the Hummer has a battery capacity twice that of the Cybertruck(123kWh vs. 247kWh). You might eek out a few extra miles on the freeway with the Hummer, but it's not like you can skip an exit and drive to the next EV charging station 3 miles down the road. The CT will pass you after the first stop when it takes half the time to charge.

[@carperdiem8754]

@@jasonstroup4123 I tow though, so the efficiency benefit of the CT will all but disappear at that point and kwh are king when towing. Unless of course I do CT with range extender

[@garywozniak7742]

I am an EV fan but I have to ask. Does a 10,000 lb EV that has battery that weighs as much as Honda Civic even make sense ? If towing is your thing wouldn't a conventional Ford F150 make more sense. ? The EV Hummer is a pig.

[@Kflash3782]

@@garywozniak7742 I think it's more like a hogg, and I don't mean Harley Davidson.😂

[@jasonstroup4123]

It really depends on what your towing. I have a 2500 pound foldable camper. With the model Y I can get 125 to 150 miles at highway speeds(45-55mph). Freeway speeds decimate it though. Anything over 65 mph or 75mph and I get less than 80 miles of range. I think the real question is, unless your hauling a horse trailer or heavy equipment why are you towing 11000 pounds. RVs have really got out of hand. It's really disturbing to go to RV shows now. If the idea is to get away from your house why are you towing your house with you.

[@christopherevert7618]

Can you please steam your Tesla flag?

[@Scatiboy]

I think the Tesla cybertruck is gonna be the next Tesla Roadster they are gonna exist but they won’t exist !!

[@Scatiboy]

Also they are losing money making the cybertruck.

[@JayCAlan]

Tesla is doing the equivalent of huge dealer markups. This is a perfect demonstration of why, contrary to people's beliefs, the direct to consumer model versus the dealership model has no benefit to consumers.

[@dvader3263]

Sure, spending a few minutes ordering a Tesla online at a set price and then several more minutes getting approved for a loan is exactly the same as spending 3 hours at a dealership while they try to take advantage of you with mark-ups, add ons and BS while raking you over the coals.😂

[@JayCAlan]

You didn't address my point at all. Where is the savings here by cutting out the middle man? Consumers pay the price for an item that the market dictates, regardless of who is collecting the final payment. Now, if you want to talk time savings, I think walking into a dealer and selecting from existing inventory is much much faster than ordering online and waiting months or years, (or indefinitely?) for your car to arrive. @@dvader3263

[@pickpac1]

UGLY !!!!!!! Just saw one Tampa FL, GM tried this failed design with the Pontiac Aztec except with a DeLorean skin