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 Michelle from Calgary for donating a 2008 Ford F150 to Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation
Thank you Graham from Nanaimo for donating a 2006 Toyota Prius to Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation
Thank you Marissa from Parksville for donating a 2004 Mini Cooper to
Thank you Tim from Victoria for donating a 2002 Ford F-150 to Autism Canada
Thank you Peter from Kelowna for donating a 2004 Honda VT750c Shadow Aero to Habitat for Humanity Okanagan
Thank you Astrid from Three Hills for donating a 2007 Dodge Caravan to Seniors Outreach - Kneehill County
Thank you Brian from Medicine Hat for donating a 2008 Honda Civic to Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society
Thank you Bernie from Edmonton for donating a 2011 Kia Sportage to Canadian Mental Health Association Edmonton
Thank you PHILIP from SURREY for donating a 2000 FORD EXPLORER SPECIAL EDITION to ALS Society of BC
Thank you Lorena from Bedford for donating a 2008 Mazda 3 to Active Adult Centre of Mississauga
Thank you James from Milton for donating a 2011 Nissan Altima to Arthritis Society
Thank you Sally from North York for donating a 2009 Toyota Corolla to The Angel Foundation for Learning
Thank you Janet from Braeside for donating a 2001 Lincoln Town Car to Arnprior and District Humane Society
Thank you Ronalyn from Okotoks for donating a 1990 Ford Probe to Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society
Thank you Melinda from London for donating a 2000 Pontiac Sunfire to Heart and Stroke Foundation