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Tesla has none of that. It's all still vaporware until the official specs are released. And even already, the Silverado has those vaperware specs beat with its own vaporware specs. The initial RST has a 10,000 lb tow rating, sure, but there will also be a tow package that takes it to 20,000 lbs. Comparing payloads doesn't tell the whole story. It's a legal definition rather than a technical one. If the Tesla Cybertruck keeps that 3,500 lbs payload, then it will have to be registered as a Class 3 truck, that's the same as a Silverado HD 3500 or Ford Super Duty F-350. That's not because of some amazing capabilities but because of its curb weight plus max payload rating. Having to register the Cybertruck as Class 3 means higher registration costs, higher tolls in many states, higher insurance costs, and higher inspection costs in many states. There is absolutely ZERO chance that Chevy engineered the Silverado EV to only have a 1,300 lb. payload. That's less than a Colorado. It's a sticker compliance rating so that buyers can register it as a Class 2, the same as a Silverado 1500. How do I know this? That the work truck will eventually be available with a 20,000 lb tow package gives it away. Towing requirements dictate that the tow hitch supports 10% of the trailer weight and 10% of 20,000 is 2,000. 2,000 is higher than the 1,300 lb. current payload rating of the RST. This tells me that all Chevy needs to do to make an HD version of the Silverado EV is swap out some badges and the GVWR compliance stickers. Chevy Silverado Payload Capacity Chart Year Silverado 1500 Silverado 2500HD Silverado 3500HD 2020-2021 1,750-2,280 pounds 3,614-3,900 pounds 4,353-4,572 pounds 2019 1,745-2,543 pounds 2,968-3,435 pounds 3,283-6,137 pounds 2017-2018 1,739-2,018 pounds 2,968-3,559 pounds 3,283-4,415 pounds 2016 1,734-1,990 pounds 2,967-3,559 pounds 3,305-6,288 pounds 2015 1,738-2,011 pounds 2,975-3,583 pounds 3,305-6,288 pounds Wonder why payload capacity went down on the newer trucks? It's not because the trucks got less capable, it's because their curb weight went up. GM had to down-rate them to maintain their legal classification. This is true across the industry. You've been told about this. Hummer had a stop sale while a battery issue was addressed. There are people still on the Hummer waiting list and deliveries have resumed. Lighting has a frunk (much larger than Tesla's), Silverado and Sierra both have a frunk and lockable storage. Silverado has a mid-gate. Locking beds are an option on all of them. As a truck owner, I can tell you there isn't much difference in a 5.5 to a 6.5 bed. In either case, long items will have to travel with the tailgate down. Bed length doesn't matter much in the incremental units until you hit 8 foot and can fit a full sheet of plywood back there and still close the gate. Something the Silverado can do with a short bed beacuse it has a mid-gate that the Cybertruck doesn't. For example, in the Lightning, Silverado EV, or Cybertruck I'd have to leave the tailgate down on all three to transport my motorcycle (7 feet) in the bed. So I'd rather take the more maneuverable and shorter bed. Do you really think people like my parents, who have been buying F-series pickups since the 1970s, are going to buy a funky-looking aluminum doorstop instead of going back to the Ford dealer? F-150 and Silverado/Sierra, and even Ram have some of the best brand retention in the US market. Cybertruck may win sales from newcomers to the truck market who are trading in a Telluride or X5, but I don't think Tesla will make many inroads into the legacy truck makers. Do I think Cybertruck will sell? Yes... but not at those numbers.

You've read a sensationalist article that misinterprets a report from GM Authority. We already knew that the initial release was only going to be to fleet buyers, and those would be 3WT or 4WT trims only. But those are the two highest WT trims that Chevy will build. As production moves into 2024, the lower-level trims will arrive and get closer (but not hit exactly) that $40k price point. The article I'm assuming you read, or a variant of such, incorrectly implies that there will not be any Silverado EV trims below 3WT. You are correct about the price points for those trims, but not that those trims will be the lowest trims available. Yes, for consumers, only the RST will be available late this year, and likely only the first 100. I have an RST reserved, but not a launch edition. However, it's not the RST that I really want. Based on what I've seen so far, I'd want a Premier/LTZ/High Country or equivalent or the Trail Boss depending on what they do to the suspension. I'm aiming for 400-mile range, air suspension, and if I can swing it, Super Cruise. I don't need crab walk, 4-wheel steering or any of that. Just a 2025 EV version of my truck would be fine.

The Cybertuck has a bigger bed, much higher payload and 40% higher tow rating than the Silverado EV or F150 Lightning. Cybertruck also has a smaller turning circle, better off road ability, (looks like better range and acceleration too) Full Self Driving (to whatever level Tesla is at come fall). Also the Tesla charge network. If Tesla beats the competition on price too, that is a big hit to the legacy OEM trucks. Elon estimated 250-500k units a year, I think that is very doable, and if they do 500k, that is probably Ram, Ford and GM taking a 100-150,000 unit loss each, which will definitely hurt the profits at those companies since that is where all the money comes from. I think GM will be okay, Nissan/Renault/Mitsubishi, Honda, Mazda, Subaru are the most in danger, Toyota could be in danger, but they do have a mega cash reserve. But China is basically done with ICE cars and you can get $12,000 EV's there, and Tesla has the #1 selling vehicle in China, so that battle is basically over. Tesla has the #1 selling vehicle in Europe and the Chinese are going to Europe, VW has enough market there, Stellantis is probably in trouble, Ferrari is worth more than all of Stellantis now, and probably because Ferrari will be here in 20 years and Stellantis won't be. Tesla could be 25-30% of global sales volume in 2035 with BYD and the other Chinese makers making up 25-30%. So that leaves legacy auto fighting for about half the current market they have, none of those companies can survive on 50% of their current volume because they have too much overhead, so about half will probably go bankrupt.

What Im proposing doesnt mean that I want the Lyriq to be called Sedan deVille. What I am saying is that the name Lyriq doesnt reflect the idea of this particular CUV to be THE Cadillac that every hard working succesfull American strives to buy and drive. Sure, the Lyriq name suggests that Cadillac would be THE luxury brand that is most sung about, but its such an insignificant suggestion that actually, honestly, NOBODY gives a shyte about!!! This particular CUV/SUV should have had a name that INSPIRES hard working succesfull Americans to be PROUD of their Cadillac purchase. It has the looks. It has the goods.. It doesnt have the name.... And...the NAME is a HUUUUUGE part of it, in MOST cases in the automotive world.

I'm saddened by what I just read. It was reported that Tina Turner passed away today. I didn't know she had been sick. She was unstoppable. I thought she'd have a good many more years left. I was hoping she'd keep going and enjoy her later years living outside of Zurich, Switzerland. Many good songs on the album of the same name launching her new solo career, but the title cut up above is its best song, IMHO. What a comeback story! RIP Tina.