Canadian Pricing and Delivery

[Spurkey]

I'm a Model X reservation holder -- if the S comes out overpriced I will probably cancel my reservation.

This is exactly what Tesla faces - they stand to lose twice their reservations if Canadians see price gouging on the S. There isn't just Canada to worry about, Europeans will potentially be affected similarly.

I for one am not too concerned, Tesla to this point has proven to be fairly far-sighted in its actions and I would be quite surprised if the S comes in substantially higher than the US price. They learned a lesson on the Roadster pricing, I don't see the S or the X, which will be substantially higher-production-volume cars, having the same issue.

[Doug_G]

They may have learned the lesson on Roadster pricing, or perhaps more likely they figure the Canadian market is insignificant, leading to a self-fulfilling prophesy... If they make that mistake it would really be too bad, because I think the X especially could be a big hit here.

On the other hand, at least the S should qualify for NAFTA. A good chunk of the Roadster price difference was import duty.

[KBF]

Canadian pricing for me is definitely a major factor in whether I downgrade to production or not. I'm hopeful Elon Musk's time in Canada has given him an understanding of this US-Cdn pricing issue, and now that they have an American factory we should see par. If they don't understand the issue, their short-term money-grab will backfire, and they'll lose at least $10k from me!

I really wish I knew even a ballpark figure regarding time difference between Canadian Sigs and Production - Tesla wouldn't give me an answer, although the term "a few months" was mentioned in passing. The entire Canadian Sig run will probably take one-two weeks max to complete, but I'm concerned that there will be a LOT of US "P's" done before Canadian ones. And I'd love to drive my car before winter!

[Alex_C]

Not sure if you guys saw this but an article came up on La Presse concerning the Fisker Karma

http://auto.lapresse.ca/auto-ecolo/2...a-montreal.php

Whats interesting is that they discuss the Canadian pricing of the car.

US = 106 00$
CAN = 115 000$

So a premium of 8.5% over the US price. Lets see if Tesla goes that deep on the Canadian premium...

Alex

[Local host]

I had a friend stop by the S on display at the Rideau Centre. She was told the price of the S was 60 - 90. I am not sure if that is before or after the Ontario EV tax credit.

[Doug_G]

I had a friend stop by the S on display at the Rideau Centre. She was told the price of the S was 60 - 90. I am not sure if that is before or after the Ontario EV tax credit.

That's just a ballpark - corporate hasn't spit out the final numbers yet.

[Doug_G]

Not sure if you guys saw this but an article came up on La Presse concerning the Fisker Karma

http://auto.lapresse.ca/auto-ecolo/2...a-montreal.php

Whats interesting is that they discuss the Canadian pricing of the car.

US = 106 00$
CAN = 115 000$

So a premium of 8.5% over the US price. Lets see if Tesla goes that deep on the Canadian premium...

Alex

I hope not; unless they have a very good explanation for why it is so much more expensive to have daytime running lights, that is simply gouging.

[Jaff]

Agreed...Canadians are tired of hearing illogical arguments as to why U.S. manufactured goods cost more up here...

I hope not; unless they have a very good explanation for why it is so much more expensive to have daytime running lights, that is simply gouging.

[jerry33]

Compared to when I lived in Canada, 8.5% difference seems really good. It used to be 25%. Of course, there should be no difference.

[KBF]

CAD has been low lately. Its trending back to par again, but at this crucial time (I assume we'll see prices soon for the S), will this affect our chances of seeing comparable prices? Or is the rate totally irrelevant?