Quote Originally Posted by Elks View Post
That already exists. Well, it can be ordered. The dual-motor Cybertruck is advertised with a 0-100 4.5 seconds, the Tri-Motor 2.9 0-100 so that benchmark has already been ticked off. Is it desired? There are reportedly 600,000 orders placed and a 3-year wait to get one. SO there is certainly some acceptance. Plus the Tri-motor version has a range of 800km. And whilst the Cybertruck isn't cheap, its significantly US$20,000 cheaper than the RAM TRX. Cybertruck also won't have a 30l/100 fuel bill of it's rivals.

But yes it lacks the noise and the theatre of the TRX or Raptor. I could learn to deal with that.

But that fact it looks like a cross between a smashed crab and a Tonka means I'm out.

Lol, yeap. It more an issue with its overall appearance for me too. Its a shocker but there is no mistaking it I guess. I'd imagine that is what Elon Musk would have wanted.

As for missing the sound and theatre of blown V8 Andrew, your preaching to the converted, obviously. It's a big part of the experience as you said.
They sure do like a drink, however. I'm personally excited by the prospect of having a vehicle with similar to better 'performance' without the need to feed it fossil fuels and oils.

There is no replacement for the V8 but it is what it is. My goal is to make sure I always have access to a V8 or two for the very reasons you mentioned.

For the daily commute, a performance-oriented EV would do me just fine.