Yes, it's been stated the delivery charge the same even with factory pickup, so I can't see it being any different if they actually need to ship it to a store. Remember, you can have it delivered wherever you like.
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Yes, it's been stated the delivery charge the same even with factory pickup, so I can't see it being any different if they actually need to ship it to a store. Remember, you can have it delivered wherever you like.
gg_got_a_tesla
Model S: VIN 65513, Model 3: VIN 1913
Right. See this KBB article. And, it's been confirmed by a Tesla rep as recently as the Santana Row event.
That said, Tesla hasn't actually made an 'official' announcement about it yet and GeorgeB didn't discuss any delivery cost structure/differences, if any, in his blog post. So, there might still be hope for someone going for the Factory Experience to save that $950 (?) in destination charges while paying for the $180 (?) prep charges... (I'm still holding out hope as I'm 10 miles away from the factory)...
Will Tesla be offering a full vacation package like Mercedes does with Euro Delivery? Or is it on the customer to figure out all the travel arraingements etc?
It seems that it is not very efficient to have thousands of cars delivered to customers locations via transporter. Thats a lot of fuel being waisted. Its cool nonetheless
It seems that it is not very efficient to have thousands of cars delivered to customers locations via transporter. Thats a lot of fuel being waisted. Its cool nonetheless
Another "concern" is the specialist they send to walk you through your car. It's GREATLY appreciated, but as I said elsewhere, doesn't that slow things down? I suppose they could send a specialist out separate from the actual truck that could then go ahead and walk you through the car while the truck makes its way to the next delivery. Doing it that way, they could probably get away with 1 truck + 3 specialists in rotation.
*shrug* in the end, I'm happy getting home delivery for a reasonable price.
or how about including an ipad (also handy for the user manual) or something with the Model S, the specialist Facetimes with the customer and is able to show them the features of the vehicle...I bet most of the questions will be with regards to the command center. If Tesla can remotely control the infomatics portion of the control center, it would be a lot easier to walk customers through this way (via a Teamviewer like application) than have a specialist follow a transport truck and show the customer in person.
It actually varies by city and county - but generally around 8.25%. Fremont is one of the highest at 8.75%. I think you normally pay based on where you register not where you buy. I.E. - I don't think I would have to pay an extra 0.5% for taking delivery in Fremont.
Very cool info blurry, thanks for doing the legwork.
Are you (or any east coaster) seriously considering Factory Delivery? I'd written it off in my head as extremely far-fetched, but now I'm sort of wondering...
Are you (or any east coaster) seriously considering Factory Delivery? I'd written it off in my head as extremely far-fetched, but now I'm sort of wondering...
My wife really wanted to do that, but it'd be an awful long trip (Virginia here), and i just don't see doing that with a brand new car. Gotta give it some break in time first.
strider
Active Member
There's really nothing to "break in" with an EV. You can drive it off the factory lot and floor it as much as you want and drive as fast as you want. That being said, if you haven't owned an EV before I wouldn't do that trip until you got more comfortable w/ trip planning and such.
NigelM
Recovering Member
Thinking abut it. It also depends on my delivery date and how the trip might affect school and other schedules. *dsm* is right, it would take 4-5 days. I once mapped out a route for my Roadster, but the Model S really has the room to pull off something like a CA-FL trip.
yeah - i meant break in as much for me as for the car
I'd be incredibly intimidated at this point by trying to plan a cross country trip with a new EV and family in tow
Yeah, I don't think it's for me either. I'm not a road trip guy, and frankly, putting that many miles on my shiny new (likely non-clearbra'd) Model S scares me. The longest trip I did in a new car was SC to PA back in 2006, and even that made me uneasy. I'll sit at home on my rump and wait for them to drop it off
gg_got_a_tesla
Model S: VIN 65513, Model 3: VIN 1913
Not sure if this question has been answered yet by Blurry_eyed's contact at Tesla: is there a destination charge still if one were to do a factory pickup?
Is that the motivating factor for many of you from across the country for considering that option? Or, is it simply to do a true cross-country trek in your spanking new EV?!
Is that the motivating factor for many of you from across the country for considering that option? Or, is it simply to do a true cross-country trek in your spanking new EV?!
NigelM
Recovering Member
I am sure that's been mentioned elsewhere and the answer is yes.
The latter.
Thumper
Active Member
My ideal delivery scenario is to receive my VIN number from Tesla, fully register the car in Oregon, get my Oregon plates and bring them with me to Fremont and drive home. December sadly is not the best time to make to reliably make it over the pass by Shasta without chains. But maybe we could find chargers up the coast. We'll see.
gg_got_a_tesla
Model S: VIN 65513, Model 3: VIN 1913
Oh... while cleaning up my office, came across the Model S Reservation Agreement from 02/01/2010 and here it is:
View attachment Tesla-Agreement.pdf
So, for P reservations atleast, it appears that we may have to front another $5,000 when asked to configure and order the Model S and, if you were to backout after that, you'd stand to lose all $10,000.
goyogi
Member
Could be a feature that Tesla could offer. Navigation "bug" that takes you on the scenic route.
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