2014 Q4 Earnings Report and Conference Call

[chickensevil]

Really sounds like the 55k is a sandbagged number since they really don't know how quickly they will be able to ramp the Model X.

 

[pmadflyer]

I really hope the range is massive for the model X. I figure it has to be bigger than 85 kWh for towing.

 

[EarlyAdopter]

The response was after a question about an X reveal event, though.

That would just be silly. They're going to reveal the X before orders open up, just not reveal some of the new features.

For example, speculating here, reveal the X in March with standard side mirrors but deliver the first customer car in August with cameras.

 

[EldestOyster]

Those who insist on seeing a Model X before buying will be allowed to buy theirs after the initial deliveries

 

[mibaro2]

still won't need to advertise to achieve 55k next year.

 

[chickensevil]

Have a secret weapon they will deploy later this year for demand. Wonder what that is????

 

[Bobbyducati]

secret weapon?????

 

[AudubonB]

"secret weapon":
Yes. At 27past the hour, "....secret weapon on the demand side...that we may deploy this year.........weapon against the dealers"

Now, that's interesting......

 

[Bobbyducati]

another firmware next month? hell yes

 

[CyberDutchie]

secret weapon?????

Against the dealerships, he said. Love it!

 

[AudubonB]

29min past: "....software release next month that will impact the entire fleet...we're really excited about it...."

 

[Causalien]

Have a secret weapon they will deploy later this year for demand. Wonder what that is????

I am guessing comissions for owner referrals.

 

[Papafox]

We're going to try to do better than the 55 number. Depends upon how the X ramp goes

 

[AudubonB]

I am guessing comissions for owner referrals.

Hey - that makes me Croesus!!!!!!

 

[FredTMC]

secret weapon?????

I am pretty damn sure tesla will offer a commission referral if you are an existing owner. Like directv refer a friend.

Maybe $1000 referral.

Ive sold a lot of cars. I'd like that a lot. Fun.

 

[flankspeed8]

Did I miss it....has there been a single mention of the GF yet?

 

[yobigd20]

In case you guys are too busy to notice the Test Mule thread:

 

[bonnie]

I am guessing comissions for owner referrals.

We already do it for free (and quite effectively), so not exactly a great negotiating position.

 

[mibaro2]

still not trying to make money on trade-ins. :biggrin:

 

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

Have a secret weapon they will deploy later this year for demand. Wonder what that is????

Maybe rent-to-buy. "First 15 minutes of rental on a route chosen by a Tesla rep is free!"