2019/20 Orders and Deliveries [closed]

[odyssey96]

Yeah found no official comment on it. Two earlier posts mentioned it. Found articles like this

Government electric car grant will come to an end, transport secretary says

Then asked the person I've been dealing with at Tesla and they said it's ending in April

 

[OfficialMark_H]

Thanks. It’s crazy that customers are checking on TESLA supply chain.

Lots of excited customers, all wanting to know when they can join this new Tesla Revolution. In my view Tesla have really got this EV thing sewn up, although a lot of EV’s coming out this year, Tesla are way in front. Polestar might be close but too expensive at the moment.

 

[Gatsojon]

Will they do this prior to collecting if requested? I don’t like the look of the plate holders and the rear one apparently rattles.

They said that would be no problem. They’ve done a white one already and said it looked much better. I’ll be sure to be nagging them about it as I really don’t want my bumper drilled.

 

[Mr H]

Lots of excited customers, all wanting to know when they can join this new Tesla Revolution. In my view Tesla have really got this EV thing sewn up, although a lot of EV’s coming out this year, Tesla are way in front. Polestar might be close but too expensive at the moment.

The trump card for Tesla is the supercharger network, without that i wouldn't even consider an EV as i go to Europe a couple of times a year

 

[AnnaSophia]

Hallelujah!!! Ordered SR+ white/black on 15th October and finally a VIN has dropped in this morning!!

Yessss! Where are you collecting from?

 

[melbrayporkpie]

Yessss! Where are you collecting from?

Collecting from Birmingham! Feel so relieved!

 

[AnnaSophia]

Collecting from Birmingham! Feel so relieved!

Me too, ordered mine 28th Oct same spec as you and now have hidden vin too. So excited. We've waited so long!

 

[beansnchips]

I'm (hopefully) getting an M3 for when the April BIK kicks in so was wondering if its worth me putting down the £750 deposit now to get the ball rolling or wait for it to all get sorted in work?

 

[Mr H]

I'm (hopefully) getting an M3 for when the April BIK kicks in so was wondering if its worth me putting down the £750 deposit now to get the ball rolling or wait for it to all get sorted in work?

You can delay delivery at any time, if the one offered is not in the correct timeframe

 

[Jez_GB]

I'm (hopefully) getting an M3 for when the April BIK kicks in so was wondering if its worth me putting down the £750 deposit now to get the ball rolling or wait for it to all get sorted in work?

A few things to things to consider...... typical 3 months+ lead time, the possible withdrawal of the government grant and the likely increase in interest closer to April. Sorry, can’t think of any reason to delay... to present a balanced argument

 

[melbrayporkpie]

Me too, ordered mine 28th Oct same spec as you and now have hidden vin too. So excited. We've waited so long!

Fab news! Congratulations! Maybe see you at pickup

 

[beansnchips]

A few things to things to consider...... typical 3 months+ lead time, the possible withdrawal of the government grant and the likely increase in interest closer to April. Sorry, can’t think of any reason to delay... to present a balanced argument

Even if you buy before the BIK kicks in, does the BIK reduce automatically in April (ie people who have the car now will pay zero BIK in their April pay?)

 

[geneclean55]

Even if you buy before the BIK kicks in, does the BIK reduce automatically in April (ie people who have the car now will pay zero BIK in their April pay?)

Correct

 

[beansnchips]

Correct

That's put a grin on my face - Thanks for help gents.

 

[Russinating]

Even if you buy before the BIK kicks in, does the BIK reduce automatically in April (ie people who have the car now will pay zero BIK in their April pay?)

As above, yes. I'm hoping (in a dream world) to pickup early March for a 20 plate and pay one month's BIK at the current rate before it drops to zero in April.

However your question makes me want to check if you understand how BIK works. You'll pay tax on the list price (that's important) for the life of your ownership. At the moment that's supposed to be 0% next year, then 1% and 2% in the following 2 years. Thereafter it could be anything, and equally they could change/increase that rate at any point.

The list price is important; you're taxed on the full list price (before the grant), not purchase price, and this doesn't depreciate over time.

 

[Mundo]

As above, yes. I'm hoping (in a dream world) to pickup early March for a 20 plate and pay one month's BIK at the current rate before it drops to zero in April.

However your question makes me want to check if you understand how BIK works. You'll pay tax on the list price (that's important) for the life of your ownership. At the moment that's supposed to be 0% next year, then 1% and 2% in the following 2 years. Thereafter it could be anything, and equally they could change/increase that rate at any point.

The list price is important; you're taxed on the full list price (before the grant), not purchase price, and this doesn't depreciate over time.

This all depends also on how long you (initially) intend to keep it. I’ve just ordered as I am due a new company car and will keep this for 3 years before changing again. But who knows what will happen after the third year at 2%. Other than that it’s full tax breaks.

 

[menzic]

This all depends also on how long you (initially) intend to keep it. I’ve just ordered as I am due a new company car and will keep this for 3 years before changing again. But who knows what will happen after the third year at 2%. Other than that it’s full tax breaks.

You make a good point about it changing at any time. Good money spinner for the Government to hike it but would be against environmental policy. But I don’t think they did that with the PHEV and they were a car tax fiddle.

 

[Jez_GB]

Even if you buy before the BIK kicks in, does the BIK reduce automatically in April (ie people who have the car now will pay zero BIK in their April pay?)

Yes, it will reduce to zero automatically in April. Currently 16% I believe which would mean what, roughly £200 ish for a month or two if you were lucky enough to get a quick delivery.

 

[PinsAWA]

The Cosmos is further along than that as that site has not updated for quite a while. Try here for a more up to date position

GLOVIS COSMOS Current position (Vehicles Carrier, IMO 9707027) - VesselFinder

Thanks Mr H, I realised it was a bit out of date, looks like the Vessel Finder site is much more reliable.

 

[InventEd]

Yay. Wo Hooo. I have an assigned VIN number this morning. So excited! Thanks to all the advice here, I have never had so much enjoyments from getting geeky with all the ship tracking, source code searching....

Hopefully not long to wait for a text with an actual pick up date.