I agree that Tesla Time is apt to create some challenges for those of us who still need to work or just need to get things done. I wrote GB last week suggesting that Tesla equip each Model S with several dozen brochures that can address most of the questions we are apt to receive. Haven't received an answer (and don't really expect one), but I do think that it would be great marketing for Tesla and could cut down the talk time when we need to get away.
Well, there is one question that such a brochure couldn't handle. "Can I have a ride?"
I took a stash of Model S brochures from the Tesla store (with their blessing!) and give them out regularly. I'd say about two-thirds of inquiries are people who have no idea what Tesla is, or that the car is electric, and just like the way it looks. They're most surprised that its electric (of course) and that its built in the USA.
For those that know what Tesla is, their excitement at seeing the car, or me giving them a quick ride, is fantastic. Even people who know to expect the acceleration really can't believe it.
I've also had rare occasions where I need to blow people off for time reasons. I just give them a brouchure if I can, or if not, just refer them to teslamotors.com. People are generally understanding and polite so it hasn't been as much of an issue as I thought. But, I live in a city so people aren't used to talking to strangers, and there are lots of exotic cars around Miami, so seeing a car that's unusual or new isn't really rare. Case in point is the Bugatti my son spotted at a Heat game (and was also at the Dolphins game on Sunday). The valet said it was Flo-Rida's new Bugatti, easily over $2 million they speculated:
There were twenty people looking at the Bugatti, and ignored my car completely when it came up from the valet (understandably!).
BTW, these pics were taken on different nights, which is why the surroundings are a little different.
