Currently, electric vehicles, while touted as environmental saviors, have yet to dominate the automotive landscape. However, their potential impact on the industry is undeniable, prompting a paradigm shift that will affect everyone.
Once again, the automotive sector finds itself at a crossroads. A few years ago, there was a widespread belief that all cars would be autonomous, 5G-connected EVs by now.
However, this vision has not materialized, and companies faced backlash from customers over attempts to enforce subscription-based models for everything. Furthermore, except for Tesla, there are indications that the EV market’s growth is slowing down, necessitating a reassessment of options, including ICE-powered vehicles, hybrids, and PHEVs.
On the other hand, Tesla is optimistic about 2024 potentially marking the year its Model Y becomes the world’s best-selling nameplate, following a narrow miss last year.
Domestically, Tesla remains compelling with the upcoming release of the high-performance version of the refreshed Model 3, potential updates to the Model Y and the continued success of the Cybertruck.
Speaking of the Cybertruck, it has garnered widespread interest despite its relatively high price. Currently, only the $79,990 AWD and $99,990 Cyberbeast models are available for delivery this year.
However, a new variant, the RWD version, priced at $60,990 with a range of 250 miles and a 0-60 mph time of 6.5 seconds, is set to launch in 2025. But what if customers desire more options?
Enterprising minds, such as virtual artist Sugar Chow, known as sugardesign_1 on social media, have addressed this demand.
Chow has conceptualized a ‘real’ Cybertruck workhorse tailored to meet the needs of workers, featuring a robust design with a truck chassis, dual rear wheels, a tilting bed, and utilitarian elements. While existing solely in the digital realm for now, such creations anticipate potential market demands for specialized variants of popular vehicles.
