Buying a TESLA CYBERTRUCK with BITCOIN

[NeuroticFish]

but at least this thread has some hope

They may or may not accept Bitcoin, depending how it suits them best in that very moment.
You may have better chance to buy it from El Salvador, and may also get their citizenship with this 

Now seriously, I surely hope that you'll be able to buy it in the way you want it and also Bitcoin will be much more expensive/valuable til then, so you'll spend less.
(With some luck you'll buy the cybertruck at the price I've bought my laptop some years ago).

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[OgNasty]

Elon Musk has announced that the Tesla Cybertruck will feature the "Crab Walk" made popular on the new GM EV Hummer.  This is expected to be unveiled when an updated Cybertruck prototype is shown to the public prior to the start of production later this year.  It's always great to see new features coming to a product you've already preordered and I'm glad to see some good news coming from Tesla on this project after the disappointment that has been Elon's trolling of crypto over the last few months.  This feature of course being referred to as "4-wheel steering" to avoid any legal disputes.  Add this in with self driving and I think it will change the parking game.

[NeuroticFish]

and I think it will change the parking game.

One bloke I know only needed 2cm more than the length of his (small) car and he could park it. He prove it in front of me  It was some 15-18 years ago and then he became truck driver and our roads have split.
Modern cars have now all the sensors and software needed for automated parking. Yes, they need some 3-4 extra cm which cybertruck may be saving, but I'd say that this is more a commercial and no longer a game changer.
I don't say that this crab walk may not have certain use cases, but I don't find the feature so much important. Self driving, on the other hand, remains really handy, especially on long trips on the motorway. *That* was a game changer. 

And yeah, I'm still waiting for a real breakthrough in the science of batteries... That would be a huge leap forward and the (ultimate) breakthrough.

[OgNasty]

"As long as there is a conscious effort to move #bitcoin  miners toward renewables then Tesla can support that."
-Elon Musk

It certainly sounds as though Tesla will soon be resuming acceptance of Bitcoin for their products. I am fully expecting that this will happen and this Cybertruck will be purchased using Bitcoin. Hopefully in Q1 of 2022, but likely later as I think production will be slower than most expect.

[philipma1957]

"As long as there is a conscious effort to move #bitcoin  miners toward renewables then Tesla can support that."
-Elon Musk

It certainly sounds as though Tesla will soon be resuming acceptance of Bitcoin for their products. I am fully expecting that this will happen and this Cybertruck will be purchased using Bitcoin. Hopefully in Q1 of 2022, but likely later as I think production will be slower than most expect.

You will be lucky to get in for December 2022.

I put in a preorder for 100 bucks.

[OgNasty]

You will be lucky to get in for December 2022.

I put in a preorder for 100 bucks.

Sadly this is true.  According to the Cybertruck Owners Club Reservation Tracker if there are no cancellations ahead of me in line, I'm looking at an estimated delivery date in the Summer of 2023.  I can only hope that a lot of those early orders were just for fun and when it comes time to make payment we see a lot of cancellations, otherwise this may be a longer journey that I had originally anticipated.

Welcome to the club.  When did you place your preorder and what model did you opt for?

[NeuroticFish]

Tesla Cybertruck delay confirmed, now coming in 2022

I guess that it's even more delayed than you guys would think?

The company was originally meant to begin production of the Cybertruck tri-motor variant -- the most expensive model -- this year. Following that, the dual- and single-motor variants were supposed to follow in 2022. It wouldn't be surprising if the most affordable Cybertrucks don't hit the road until sometime in late 2023, or later, following these changes.

[OgNasty]

Tesla Cybertruck delay confirmed, now coming in 2022

I guess that it's even more delayed than you guys would think?

Elon said he didn’t want to start delivering them until he could do so at scale to avoid million dollar resales on the secondary market. The main factor for me will be how many people cancel their preorders. The $100 deposit is nothing but when it comes time to plunk down $70K you might see the numbers thin a bit. That is my hope anyway. I’d love to see a >50% cancellation rate so that there’s a chance I could get mine in 2022.

[NeuroticFish]

Elon said he didn’t want to start delivering them until he could do so at scale to avoid million dollar resales on the secondary market.

We all know that whatever Elon tells has to be taken with quite a pinch of salt...

The main factor for me will be how many people cancel their preorders. The $100 deposit is nothing but when it comes time to plunk down $70K you might see the numbers thin a bit. That is my hope anyway. I’d love to see a >50% cancellation rate so that there’s a chance I could get mine in 2022.

OMG LOL! You are quite an optimist, aren't you?
I really liked your view on this. Good luck! (for real)

[Welsh]

We all know that whatever Elon tells has to be taken with quite a pinch of salt...

It makes sense though, at least from a moral point of view. I hate when the latest gadgets, and technologies go to scalpers, and they effectively rip off the public that are so desperate for it. Actually, while I hate the practice, I still blame the people willing to pay that amount I think.

You could argue he's just trying to give an excuse for delays in production, but I think its plausible to believe he's doing it for his reason given. It also looks great on Tesla, shows that they think about the customers which further increases sales.

if there are no cancellations ahead of me in line, I'm looking at an estimated delivery date in the Summer of 2023.  I can only hope that a lot of those early orders were just for fun and when it comes time to make payment we see a lot of cancellations, otherwise this may be a longer journey that I had originally anticipated.

There will be cancellations, a lot of them I would imagine. Three years is a long time to wait for a car, and you many people would have definitely put their reservation down just because rather than having any intention of buying the truck.

[OgNasty]

It makes sense though, at least from a moral point of view. I hate when the latest gadgets, and technologies go to scalpers, and they effectively rip off the public that are so desperate for it. Actually, while I hate the practice, I still blame the people willing to pay that amount I think.

You could argue he's just trying to give an excuse for delays in production, but I think its plausible to believe he's doing it for his reason given. It also looks great on Tesla, shows that they think about the customers which further increases sales.

I think it's probably a bit of both.  Sure, he could produce a few Cybertrucks now but the risk far outweighs any potential reward, to which I would argue there is none in shipping a few units now.  So obviously he's going to wait until they can get production going at full scale before doing anything.  The benefit of that is he is able to take the moral high road and give himself a pat on the back while making it seem like preorders are getting a million dollar vehicle for $40K.  Wins all around.

[OgNasty]

It looks like Tesla has removed all the options from the Cybertruck preordering page. There is no mention of the different models whatsoever on the ordering page now. That’s an interesting development that hasn’t been seen before with other models. Hopefully it means they’re about to add a revamped page to finalize all the options and not bad news involving more delays.

[nhaila]

It looks like Tesla has removed all the options from the Cybertruck preordering page. There is no mention of the different models whatsoever on the ordering page now. That’s an interesting development that hasn’t been seen before with other models. Hopefully it means they’re about to add a revamped page to finalize all the options and not bad news involving more delays.

When Bitcoin price was about $40k then Elon car price may be +6 btc but now Bitcoin price more than $65k today ...so page may update running weeks with price details...

[OgNasty]

It looks like Tesla has removed all the options from the Cybertruck preordering page. There is no mention of the different models whatsoever on the ordering page now. That’s an interesting development that hasn’t been seen before with other models. Hopefully it means they’re about to add a revamped page to finalize all the options and not bad news involving more delays.

When Bitcoin price was about $40k then Elon car price may be +6 btc but now Bitcoin price more than $65k today ...so page may update running weeks with price details...

I’m not sure exactly what you’re saying, but I doubt it’s any technical issue keeping them from updating the page. If I’m able to track the price in BTC then I’m sure Tesla can do it with no problem. I think more likely they’re trying to discourage preorders since they’ll never be able to ship them all.

Price of Cybertruck when ordered: 6.59229 BTC
Current price of my Cybertruck:

[OgNasty]

In a tweet storm today Elon explained why the cybertruck models have been removed. Apparently they’re going to get rid of the single engine model and adding a 4-motor version. No idea how this will effect preorders as obviously something will need to be done. Hopefully we get the opportunity to upgrade without losing our spot in line. The 3-motor version was so insane I think a 4-motor version might have such unreal statistics it might be a must have.

https://twitter.com/wholemarsblog/status/1466485450638458880?s=21

[OgNasty]

did you see the video when they were showcasing and broke the unbreakable window! Great idea, just a bit early.

Yup. I even heard Elon’s explanation of why it broke and that they fixed the issue with the doors breaking the glass prior to the ball being thrown due to the side impact of the sledgehammer.

My concern now is if this new 4-motor variant is going to be the first to be manufactured, how can I switch my order so I don’t have to wait another 2 years and will the self driving package stay at the discounted price as well as me keeping my place in line.

[OgNasty]

Cybertruck caught in 4K...

https://electrek.co/2021/12/10/tesla-cybertruck-updated-design-spotted-test-track/

Not sure how I feel about the current windshield wiper solution, but you can see from the progress they've made that this thing may even meet the street legal requirements.  It appears they may have changed the headlights as well from other pictures I saw.  This could very well be the first glimpse of the production model we've seen to date and hopefully that means the assembly line will get moving soon. 

[OgNasty]

There's been a lot of talk about the giant windshield wiper on the latest cybertruck prototype.  People were hoping for lasers to remove water from the windshield after a Tesla patent on the process was made public.  There is still hope though, as Elon made a couple of tweets addressing the subject for those who found the windshield wiper pictured in the last post to be abhorrent.

"There will be a few tweaks before production"

"Lasers can do anything"

"That is not the production wiper"

I still don't think Tesla is going to reinvent the windshield wiper with lasers, but you gotta give it to Elon to fuel the fire when he sees an opportunity.  I love that about him.

[suchmoon]

The windshield wiper is longer than the truck bed LOL. I think this video made Ford execs really happy. They have a real electric truck coming and this just shows what happens when a 5-year old's drawing meets reality.

Although to be fair to Elon, if not for those pesky government regulations, Tesla fanboys would buy the truck even without wipers. Or side mirrors.

[OgNasty]

There has been talk that the windshield wiper may utilize a different patent of Tesla's known as the Regen Wiper Blade.  One where the force of the wind pushes the wiper up and that energy is captured and used to help power the system.  Basically turns the windshield wiper into a wind turbine.  This seems a little far fetched to me, but no more than using lasers instead of a wiper.  Elon continues to claim the Cybertruck will be a technological powerhouse, so we will see...  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w9W6ISh5hE

Talk about the wiper blade system starts at 7:27.