If Elon was actually smart, he would have built a small truck that is practical, cool-looking and affordable. But no, he was obsessed with the 80s/cyber thing, which meant a part of the market wasn't there. Especially when it doubled in cost.
It's too big to be a car, it's not viable as a work truck and it's terrible for off-roading. What a missed opportunity.
How did they manage to accomplish this without requiring a $1 billion "financial contribution"?