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Old 10-25-2024, 08:54 AM   #16
AstulzerRZD
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This is what the launch tells me:

1) Software: they're using Rivian OS, big blow to German teams
2) Batteries: they think they're gonna hit 500mi range on a normal car if they're promising 350mi on this brick
3) Cost: Future EVs are gonna be cheap AF if they think they can offer this at 50k.

4) Skunkworks: With Scout operating pretty hands off and releasing this banger, Ford's Cali Skunkworks team had better do the same for T3 launch
5) Audience: They're thing southern Alix Earle/Bronco and truck guys will want EVs enough to order this one with a bench seat in 2027/8.
6) ADAS: VW's really fucked on hitting level 3/4
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