Electric Vehicle Overlanding - Tesla Cybertruck
I've had an idea swirling around my head the last couple years and I wanted to bring it up with HUBB members to get some differing perspectives.
Ever since Tesla announced that the highest trim of their stainless steel doorstop of a truck would have a 500 mile range, 18 inches of ground clearance, and a number of other potentially unique features I've fantasized about slow travel in one.
Pros for overlanding: - Stainless steel body
- Stock pneumatic suspension
- Storage in the "frunk", sides, under the bed, 6.5ft bed with durable cover stock
- 500 mile range with the tri-motor variant, meaning possibly multiple days without range anxiety
- Very few parts in the drivetrain
- Less emissions and noise pollution from the vehicle
- Announced solar option to allow 15-40 miles of range per day of sunlight as an OEM option
Potential Cons for overlanding: - Design will draw a lot of attention, possibly from bad actors
- Availability of electricity in remote areas (solar option might help alleviate)
- Brand new, unproven platform, even from this manufacturer
- Parts/labor availability in countries that Tesla isn't present in
- Aftermarket will take a while to catch up
The appeal of overlanding for me is not just the travel, meeting people of different cultures, etc. The appeal lies in having a true adventure and if possible doing something few people have done. I am intrigued by the idea of slow traveling the world in a vehicle that doesn't pollute, presents unique challenges, has the potential of having unique advantages, and (subjectively) looks really cool and futuristic.
Those that have overlanded to remote areas, do you feel like bringing an EV would be a fiasco like what we saw with the Long Way Up show?
I'm interested in perspective, and using the time before this vehicle is released to save money for this trip. Thanks!
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