Tesla Talk 2

No life is too short to be accused of attacking you when I didn't given the nature of your previous posts, anyway not getting into it because it's a waste of time enjoy the sun.

It sure is, I found out within a day 😅

Only 2 happy days owning a boat. The day you buy it and then the day you sell it 😂 😂 😂

Amsterdam madness

Yeah likely a tiny number. For Model S / X probably not even 10

Rumors from local advocacy groups in Aus suggest Tesla is waiting for a specific production milestone at its Texas plant (best guesses seem to be 250,000 units/year) before introducing the they consider retooling for a RHD.

Again, going by the rumour mill, its been suggested that Tesla may have already tested a mirrored dashboard software and hardware setup. Mechgancially its not a huge challeng as the steer-by-wire system only requires moving the yoke and pedals without re-engineering the mechanical rack

Also this year its notable that Tesla has started selling the CT in South Korea & the middle east. While these are LHD markets still, the move is seen as significant because it signals that Tesla has moved past the North America Only phase.

Yeah would differently be interesting. Thats why Ive been following whats going on in Aus. There is definite demand in their market it and there are no tariff barriers. But the biggest hurdle they always face is volume to make the business case, hence why it needs support from other regional RHD markets like Japan and India

The 'meme' phase was 2023. In 2026 the Aus market looks very different. The HiLux EV is finally hitting showrooms and the diesel dual-cab is under massive pressure from emissions standards. But the EV HiLux is a very low spec performer and is primarily designed to meet the on site fleet needs of mining companies that dont do high mileages.

People are "advocating" because Aus has a $20 billion hole where EV work pickups should be. Whether it's the CT, a Rivian, or a BYD, the goal is getting high-towing EVs into the hands of tradies who are tired of high diesel prices.

The CT just happens to be the one currently forcing the conversation on heavy-duty EV standards in the RHD market.

Tesla Aus boss is on the record for making the business case. As Ive posted before, this is significant if the CT is to ever be sold in UK/EU.

take a day off listermint will you, you dont have to try to disprove everything people say in here, advocating is the act of publicly supporting, motivation is irrelevant.

You're spot on that Thom Drew wants sales - hes a Tesla director, not a monk.

In Aus, the standard towing for a pickup is 3.5 tonnes. So when I say heavy duty pickup (or ute as the Aussies call them), I mean the ability to tow & carry 4.5+ tonnes.

No one said "offroad" (or "first" for that matter) so you can stop with your hyperbole.

The only "regular" sized factory pickup in Aus that can do this is the Ford Ranger Super Duty (only released this month and a truly sweet bit of kit). Or else you have to go to a full size to a Dodge Ram 1500 or Chevy Silveraddo 1500. But these are all ICE pickups.

Toyota and MG aren't pushing the Aus gov to legalise steer-by-wire or 48V systems because their current EV offering in Aus doesnt use this tech.

Tesla is 'forcing the conversation' because they cant sell the CT there without a regulatory overhaul. If they succeed, it paves the way for every other high-tech EV pickup. Whether you like the CT or not, someone has to do the boring legwork of updated safety and tech certification with the Dept. of Infrastructure to sell these cars in Aus. As I said before, Ive been following this over the last couple of years.

Ssanyong had to rename to KGM to help boost sales. Making good progress but are minor players, even more so in the EV space.

LDV - seriously? Pure budget crap.

Anyhow, once again responding to your agenda-ridden nonsense, as opposed to having a robust discussion, is derailing the thread and clearly boring everyone else. Respond as you might but I wont discussing further.