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 Allen from Lake Country for donating a 2016 Ford Escape to Habitat for Humanity Okanagan
Thank you Jeffrey from Calgary for donating a 2004 Subaru Impreza to Calgary Young People's Theatre Society
Thank you Patrick from Calgary for donating a 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic to Kidney Cancer Canada
Thank you Tibor from Windsor for donating a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan to Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation
Thank you Gary from London for donating a 2013 Ford Escape to Boys & Girls Club of London Foundation
Thank you Sue from Parksville for donating a 2002 MINI Cooper to Arrowsmith Health Care
Thank you Kin from Calgary for donating a 2003 Honda Civic to Kerby Centre
Thank you John from Bracebridge for donating a 2007 Pontiac Wave to
Thank you Ruth from Halifax for donating a 2012 Ford Focus to Halifax Refugee Clinic Association
Thank you Gary from Winnipeg for donating a 2007 Honda Accord EX-L to CancerCare Manitoba
Thank you Judith from Kamloops for donating a 1998 Lexus C400 to Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories
Thank you Frances Verna Joy from Kamloops for donating a 1993 Toyota Corolla to Alzheimer Society of BC
Thank you Nadina from Dunchurch for donating a 2012 Nissan Rogue SL AWD to
Thank you The Martial Arts Training from Richmond Hill for donating a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan to Zoe's Animal Rescue Society
Thank you Nicholas from Ottawa for donating a 2006 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited Wagon AWD to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada