Elon Musk can be easily classified as a visionary and great strategist for Tesla Motors. Back in 2006, he unveiled the Tesla master plan laying out a road map towards the future. Since the company has achieved many of its targets, Musk has chalked out future path for the automotive manufacturer through part 2 of the Tesla master plan. Now the company is planning to add diversity to the production fleet through the introduction of a Tesla pickup truck.
The details of the Tesla pickup truck have been kept secret by the electric automaker. Since it is such a ground breaking endeavour for the automotive world, some crystal gazing from us is the need of the hour. First, we should be exploring the feasibility of the pickup truck option. We believe there is considerable room for growth in this particular market segment. The mid size class can be a very profitable avenue for Tesla and after the successful launch of a sedan and SUV, a pickup truck launch seems the next logical step forward towards the development of autonomous electric vehicles.
The development must have its own unique technological challenges. The power delivering capabilities of the pickup truck can be an issue, as it will be hauling and towing greater loads while encountering rugged terrains successfully. Similarly, mileage per battery charge will be another variable worth focusing on, as it will be pivotal for the vehicle in order to compete with the likes of Mercedes who has announced the development of similar rides.
It is suffice to say that although the idea looks innovative as well as challenging, it is tailor made by Elon Musk. The market has only one worthy rival i.e. Mercedes, and judging by the way emission regulations and the green movement is evolving, Tesla pickup truck has all the ingredients to be a blockbuster. Only time will tell how the idea turns out eventually.