It isn't every day that a Tesla whirrs to our donation-ready attention! To say that we were electrified at the thought is an understatement. This generous donor went from curious to committed in one phone call. And oh, what a difference they have made!
The Tesla Cybertruck is here, and it's creating stir!
Popular Mechanics' Take
The Tesla Cybertruck, says Popular Mechanics, is a little bit Blade Runner. It's also definitely a conversation starter, and certainly not bullet proof. Eric Adams notes,
"The design overall is a bit awkward and ungainly, particularly around the wheel wells and some of the proportions, but I get what they’re going for—something futuristic, surprising, and thoroughly avant-garde.
In that sense the truck is a smashing success. Its front light bar and roof bar are brilliant, its high waistline slices crisply down the side and projects outward, adding an extra dimension to the exterior, and its profile slopes down to the front, adding a bit of Mad Max-ian urgency and speed to the car’s vibe. Its triangular cab is more at home off-world than in the Home Depot parking lot, but it does cap off a thoroughly executed, highly conceived design. They went for it with this truck.
Ultimately, it may not appeal to a lot of conventional truck-driving folk, but it could also create a whole new class of enthusiasts for the segment, the brand, and electrification itself."
Yours for $39, 900
At $40,000, the Cybertruck is not unreasonable for those in the market for a pick-up. Tesla offers single, dual, and tri-motor options. For $7000.00 extra you can enjoy the self-driving option.
'Thinking of donating your old truck? Granted, a self-driving Tesla may be out of reach as a replacement! But, perhaps a good ol' Dodge Ram is within reach. Consider donating your old vehicle sale proceeds to your charity of choice.
You have Our Gratitude
Thank you Paul from Surrey for donating a 2007 BMW 1200 RT(P) to VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation
Thank you Sandra from Saskatoon for donating a 1997 Plymouth Voyager to SPCA Saskatoon
Thank you David from Edmonton for donating a 2010 Mazda 5 to Wings of Providence
Thank you Bernice from Brampton for donating a 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier to Canadian Cancer Society
Thank you David from Deep Brook for donating a 2009 Volkswagen City Jetta to Hope for Wildlife Society
Thank you Frank from Burlington for donating a 2010 Infiniti G37x to CNIB
Thank you Laura from Winnipeg for donating a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox to North Point Douglas Women's Centre
Thank you Melquiades Ganer from Calgary for donating a 2008 Ford Taurus to Calgary Children's Foundation
Thank you Timothy from Canmore for donating a 2010 Ford Edge to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria Capital Region
Thank you Jessica from Victoria for donating a 1996 Toyota Camry - V6 XLE to JDRF Canada
Thank you Jille from Calgary for donating a 2003 Jeep Liberty to Children's Cottage Society of Calgary
Thank you Johnathon from Sarnia for donating a 2015 Ford Escape to Sarnia & District Humane Society
Thank you Dayne from Hamilton for donating a 2016 Hyundai Elantra to Ladybird Animal Sanctuary
Thank you James from Ottawa for donating a 2010 Volkswagen Golf to The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation
Thank you Sebastian from Ottawa for donating a 2010 Chevrolet Impala to Ottawa Humane Society