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[-] dark_stang@beehaw.org 70 points 10 months ago

This thing was announced over 4 years ago. Tesla has been taking preorders for 4 years. It's a little late to change the agreement. Then again, I can't imagine ordering this thing 4 years ago and still wanting it after everything Elon has done.

[-] Stillhart@lemm.ee 17 points 10 months ago

Agreed. Especially considering how good (and available for purchase) the F150 Lightning is.

[-] monkeyflower@infosec.exchange 3 points 10 months ago

@Stillhart @dark_stang Also have you seen that stupid thing? siiiigh

[-] HeavyRaptor@lemmy.zip 3 points 10 months ago

I actually liked the looks 4 years ago when they announced it but by now I've kinda gotten bored of it. The design has aged even before the vehicle is out.

[-] dark_stang@beehaw.org 2 points 10 months ago

The f150 is huge, unnecessarily huge. But still better than this thing yes. I wish somebody would make an electric truck or ute the size of an old Ranger or S10.

[-] monkeyflower@infosec.exchange 1 points 10 months ago

@dark_stang yeah good call, at least the battery is reverse compatible for powering your home

Wild that the F150 is the biggest selling automobile in North America by a long shot. Would be great to at least get these folks off fossil fuels but...

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