Tesla moving into old Infiniti dealership in North East Ohio.

[1101011]

How cool to be able to watch it go from abandoned ICE into new Tesla facility, and in industrial Ohio. What a great example.

Still some life in the Midwest...

 

[JakeP]

Keep up the good work in CLE. My MS is scheduled to be picked up in mid-December-- in Columbus. Would be great if I could get it a half hour from home...

I would guess this will be open by Christmas, wouldn't surprise me if you take delivery there even if they aren't open yet.

 

[1101011]

I would guess this will be open by Christmas, wouldn't surprise me if you take delivery there even if they aren't open yet.

Now saying my MS is in production and the DS says Columbus delivery in early Dec.

 

[AlMc]

This is very similar to what TM did in Devon. PA. Old dealership renovated with larger parking area than 'needed'. Actually, Devon, and now I suspect this facility, will be a delivery/service hub. There will be many teslas offloaded here and put on private transports to individuals/other smaller TM locations. Devon has been open for a couple months only and the parking area always has at least 10-15 model Ss on the lot and trucks coming and going often.


edit: also, IF TM can ramp up production and bring the model 3 to the level of mass market they will need all the parking space they can get.:wink:

 

[N4HHE]

The choice of city is curious. If Tesla had a mean bone in their corporation they'd have put one in Toledo or someplace close to Michigan to put a finger in the Michigan Dealer's Association's eye. "We don't want one in MI anymore, we'll sell out of Ohio."

 

[timf]

The choice of city is curious. If Tesla had a mean bone in their corporation they'd have put one in Toledo or someplace close to Michigan to put a finger in the Michigan Dealer's Association's eye. "We don't want one in MI anymore, we'll sell out of Ohio."

It would be nice, but Tesla already reached a compromise with Ohio legislators that only allows for 3 locations (Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland) long before the Michigan law came into question. Service centers in Cleveland and Chicago, and test drives in Windsor are the best they can manage for now.

 

[JakeP]

The choice of city is curious. If Tesla had a mean bone in their corporation they'd have put one in Toledo or someplace close to Michigan to put a finger in the Michigan Dealer's Association's eye. "We don't want one in MI anymore, we'll sell out of Ohio."

Plus, have you ever been to Toledo? :wink:

 

[JakeP]

Looks like Cleveland is having its grand opening celebration this Sunday morning! I will be in town, so I hope to be there!

Tesla Cleveland Owner Event | Events | Tesla Motors

 

[Sgt Barone]

Just stopped by. It looks absolutely beautiful at night. It's very close to the road so people driving by can see right through the windows. Two Model S's on display and one chassis. The place looks 99% ready to go. Here are some pics:

 

[1101011]

Hey. I ordered a blue one. Looks like it's the one in the show room. Could I just drop over tomorrow and pick up that one?

 

[astrotoy]

Thanks for great pics. This must be a car dealer's worst nightmare.

 

[scaesare]

I'd be interested in knowing if the skateboard chassis on display is one of the new dual-motor versions?

If so, (abundant) pics please!

 

[JakeP]

I'll take pics on Sunday for sure. I also just learned that the Devon, PA store just got their first P85D test vehicle. Due to legal/insurance considerations, customers cannot yet drive, but can get a ride from a Tesla employee. I am hoping that maybe Cleveland also got a P85D for their grand opening celebration? That would sure be a nice way to kick off the festivities, rides in a P85D!

 

[scaesare]

Cool, thanks JakeP.

 

[JakeP]

The Cleveland facility is spectacular. The static chassis display is RWD, the color palette displays are missing green, brown and lacewood, and there is a secret supercharger in the back!

 

[scaesare]

Great pics... thanks JakeP.

 

[1101011]

Anticipating delivery of one similar to this one in the CLE showroom...

 

[Sgt Barone]

Anticipating delivery of one similar to this one in the CLE showroom...

Do you think your delivery will get moved to Cleveland now that it's open?

 

[JakeP]

1101011, I must have just missed you, I left at 11:30 or so.

It turns out somebody made off with the discarded Sequoia Green paint sample, and that somebody was me!

 

[1101011]

Do you think your delivery will get moved to Cleveland now that it's open?

Talked to one of the guys in CLE, and he said they do not yet have a Delivery Specialist versed in the necessary Ohio forms at this location. Columbus will handle the process for the time being...