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Comment by danans

4 hours ago

> 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.

> The niche market that does exist wants a Rivian.

Ford's sales for the Lightning were outpacing Rivian, too.

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

I do hear that fairly often. It reminds me a lot of the brown diesel wagon phenomenon. Lots of online interest, very little follow through. I guess time will tell.