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rootusrootusyesterday at 10:27 PM1 replyview on HN

> hauling tons of construction materials

Lots of people do exactly that. You can load it all the way past GVWR and it has little effect on the range. It's towing that hurts. Many people use these for business with great success.


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dananstoday at 12:50 AM

> Many people use these for business with great success.

Not enough to make it economically viable. Most people who want an EV want a compact, sedan, crossover, or sports car.

Most people who want a luxury pick up truck want to burn gasoline.

The niche market that does exist wants a Rivian.

For EV trucks priced and appointed for everyone else, I'm looking forward to what Slate and Telos make.

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