If you're referring to the California rebate (CVRP), you must take delivery of the car before you apply. Simply having a VIN isn't enough. But there is some hope that they will get more funds.
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Anybody else with standard suspension get this email?
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If you're referring to the California rebate (CVRP), you must take delivery of the car before you apply. Simply having a VIN isn't enough. But there is some hope that they will get more funds.
Francis Lau
P-1456
I recommend calling them. I always get good response from a call. I have seen emails get lost.
wraithnot
Model 3 VIN #2942 Model S VIN #5785
Are you sure you actually have to take delivery of the car before applying? I was under the impression that you just had to sign the final MVPA and plan to take delivery in time to mail off a copy of the temporary registration within 14 days of applying on line.
napabill's post on 1-13-2013 is consistent with this: "Submitted my application on about 11/19/12, took delivery on my car on 11/29/12, got approval on about 12/10/12, and got my check last week! Whew!"
Well, here's what they say in the FAQ:
http://energycenter.org/index.php/i...ebate-project/frequently-asked-questions-cvrp
So maybe "delivery" isn't the right word, but I take "purchase" to mean that you must have paid for it.
wraithnot
Model 3 VIN #2942 Model S VIN #5785
I'm not a lawyer so I am not completely sure of the legal definition of "purchase date" with respect to automobiles in California. It also doesn't appear to be defined in the motor vehicle purchase agreement, but they do define the effective date of the contract as "This Agreement is entered into and effective as of the last date signed below." So I'm interpreting the purchase date as the effective date of the contract (e.g. when Tesla countersigned). Anyway, Tesla countersigned my final MVPA this morning and I just hit the submit button on the CVRP application. I'll let you know how things go.
Well, from a practical point of view, the documentation you provide to show the purchase date is the MVPA and the temp registration (which has the same date as the one on the MVPA). The only document I have that shows when I payed is the delivery document, which isn't amongst the stuff provided to CVRP.
Are both of you standard suspension?
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Just realized you guys are probably 85 while I'm 60....was getting excited for a minute...
SuperCoug
Model S Res #7734
Tesla definitely should not be expected to simply eat the cost of the air suspension just because they are missing the delivery window by 6-8 weeks. LOTS of signature owners had bigger delays for their cars. These delays suck but are not totally unexpected. Yesterday I got a VIN for my Model S (60) but the new delivery window has been pushed back 3 weeks to March 9-23.
For all the folks that say that he should simply add air suspension trust me when I tell you that its not easy to change your configuration after you finalize.
SuperCoug, looks like we have the same delivery window. Maybe we'll cross paths at the delivery center.
Alfafoxtrot1
Member
Well, if standard suspension is begining production next week, then my theory was correct. My revised delivery date is now 3/18, and I was told it goes into production next week. Although I first finalized Aug 12, re-finalized with Air Nov 2012, I was placed behind many, many 60s with Air that didn't even reserve until after I finalized. Very strange, but if I get it soon, all is well. Vin 6406, 60kwh, super, air, tech, stereo, shelf, pano, blue/tan/ob matt.
Johan
Ex got M3 in the divorce, waiting for EU Model Y!
I feel you brother. Tesla should have been a lot clearer on the timing of 60kWh, non-air suspension etc. from early on. Then you would at least known what to expect when you ordered.
My model S performance reservation placed in September was in the 13's and is set for delivery next week. That's the good news. The caution I would offer all Tesla prospects is to make sure before committing,if you intend to charge it at home which I would assume most will, that you have adequate power (amperage) available to you for charging. A typical 100 Amp main for houses isn't going to cut it as it is likley tapped out with washer, dryer, other appliance power needs. You'll need a dedicated 50 amps or so for efficient charging and probably a 200 Amp main. There are a few workarounds that may be OK, but realize that there's some expense and not insignificant to get your garage set for charging.
I think a lot of its to do with the tooling and process development in the factory.
The process and parts supply is already set up for air suspension but the same thing for steel suspension is still being developed.
Sure you would hope that everything would start at the same time but I guess this is one disadvantage of buying from a startup.
I don't believe it's Tesla picking high spec and so high profit cars first even though it might look that way.
The process and parts supply is already set up for air suspension but the same thing for steel suspension is still being developed.
Sure you would hope that everything would start at the same time but I guess this is one disadvantage of buying from a startup.
I don't believe it's Tesla picking high spec and so high profit cars first even though it might look that way.
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If Tesla is doing the same thing a year from now it is a problem but I'd imagine ramping things up like they are doing required them to make certain choices for production. This doesn't help the people waiting of course but might be the reason behind the way the production is set up.
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