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 Brianna from Fort McMurray for donating a 2011 Mazda 3 to Fort McMurray SPCA
Thank you Antonio from Vaudreuil-Dorion for donating a 2008 Mazda Mazda 3 to The Montreal General Hospital Foundation
Thank you Kathryn from Kitchener for donating a 2006 Nissan Sentra to Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
Thank you Walter from Calgary for donating a 1996 Ford Escort Stationwagon to Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary
Thank you Georgia from Guelph for donating a 2004 Toyota Corolla to Stepping Stone
Thank you Estate of Joyce from KITCHENER for donating a 2012 Hyundai Elantra to Hospice of Waterloo Region
Thank you Julia from Gatineau for donating a 2008 Ford Escape to Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation
Thank you Kennet from North Saanich for donating a 2015 Hyundai Elantra to Canadian Red Cross
Thank you Cory from Calgary for donating a 2008 Honda Ridgeline to Alberta Cancer Foundation
Thank you Al from Winnipeg for donating a 2004 Ford Focus ZTW to Diabetes Canada
Thank you Felix from Toronto for donating a 2004 Mazda Mazda 3 (4 Dr Hatchback S) to ALS Society of Canada
Thank you Gerardo from Calgary for donating a 2004 BMW X3 to Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation
Thank you Jerry from Brentwood Bay for donating a 2013 Nissan Leaf to Victoria Symphony Society
Thank you Joseph Armand Onil from Saint-Simon for donating a 2008 Toyota Yaris to NB Lung
Thank you JoAnne from Thunder Bay for donating a 2006 Nissan Altima ser to Canadian Cancer Society