Thinking Outside the Box: Model 3 to be offered through Costco?

[asus389]

Maybe Costco could start by offering EV charging at their stores? They already sell gas...

 

[Big-T]

I think if nothing else this would be a great way for more people to see a Model 3 (or any Tesla) up close. There's usually some model of car at the front of my Costco (I imagine it's similar all over) and there's certainly more Costco stores than Tesla stores, it would likely give the mass consumer their first up close, in person look at a Tesla vehicle.

 

[JeffK]

God. No. Not again.

~*sigh*~

No. Tesla Motors will not be selling their cars through big box stores. There is no additional benefit to be had by using someone else's distribution infrastructure. Especially when they have already shown a willingness to sell petroleum based fuels.

Not "through" big box stores... but they are trying to sell them "at" big box stores. Or rather a Nordstrom location... with Tesla employees.
Tesla will soon sell EVs at a Nordstrom store in LA

 

[Borgholio]

Costco used to have EV charging stations in front of most of their stores but got rid of them years ago due to lack of use. Costco does listen to suggestions from it's customers, so go to their website and request they bring back EV chargers. Given how EV cars rapidly becoming common, they might just bring the chargers back this time.

 

[Red Sage]

Costco 'sells' cars... but not directly, themselves. They enter into agreements with local 'independent franchised dealerships'... Then they direct their Customers to those middlemen, with a predetermined 'deal' in hand. Because of this, Tesla Motors should avoid any attempt to work with Costco, because that might be seen as their making a deal with a franchise.

 

[FlatSix911]

Not "through" big box stores... but they are trying to sell them "at" big box stores. Or rather a Nordstrom location... with Tesla employees. Tesla will soon sell EVs at a Nordstrom store in LA

I think this idea may just work ...

 

[182RG]

A free drum of Ketchup with every purchase.

 

[JeffK]

I think selling at Nordstrom is better for the brand than selling at Costco.

 

[Lunarx]

Costco would want some Value Add, for their members.
Such as; discount, extra warranty, options packages....

Costco could use their website to take the order or allow their Deal Code to be used at a Tesla Store.

Not sure how Costco could handle Test Drives, but I suppose that can be handled from the Tire Centers.

I like the Costco idea (bought my Volt through the Costco Program).

The Nordstrom idea seems wierd to me.
I shop at Nordstrom but don't want to deal with them for a car transaction.

 

[182RG]

I think selling at Nordstrom is better for the brand than selling at Costco.

If you are an elitist, perhaps. Mass marketing a $35K car, you better set your sights a bit lower and make it gender neutral.

Personally, I prefer Lowes.

 

[JeffK]

The Nordstrom idea seems wierd to me.
I shop at Nordstrom but don't want to deal with them for a car transaction.

According to the article you'd still be dealing with Tesla employees.

If you are an elitist, perhaps.

Aren't most EV drivers? haha.

 

[Model 3]

Costco would want some Value Add, for their members.
Such as; discount, extra warranty, options packages....

If Costco buy a Tesla - eg. the demo car - they can get a refer-link