Even though Elon Musk is busy ensuring Tesla stays
afloat while preparing to introduce more models, the company CEO still managed
to find time to talk about yet another upcoming product, the Tesla pick-up
truck. In a Q&A session posted on his official Twitter account aka the
unofficial Tesla press page, Musk asked the public what they would like to have
in a Tesla-made pick-up truck.
Before the torrent of replies came in, Musk gave a
few preliminary details about the model, where he said the pick-up would sport
a dual-motor, all-wheel drive setup with “crazy torque.” He also noted that
vehicle would have an all-electric range of between 644 and 805 km, or “even
more.”
The pick-up will come as standard with adjustable
suspension that adapts to the weight of the payload. Musk also said the pick-up
truck comes with power outlets that allow heavy duty, 240-volt, high power
tools to be used without the need of an extra generator. Other bits of info include a driver’s seat that will
be “big enough to fit André the Giant,” automated parking, 360-degree camera,
sonar and a strong roof that “exceeds NHTSA safety standards like the Model S.”
Of course, this will all have to wait as Tesla is in
the midst of preparing the Model Y compact SUV, which is slated to begin
production in November 2019. Musk did not state where the Tesla pick-up will
fit in the pipeline, which also includes the new Roadster and Semi truck.
