Why not wait?
If waiting is an option, which presumably it is if it’s a question, why wouldn’t you wait just over a month? It’s not only battery day, but nearing end of quarter.
In general, the longer you wait, the better value you’ll get.
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If waiting is an option, which presumably it is if it’s a question, why wouldn’t you wait just over a month? It’s not only battery day, but nearing end of quarter.
In general, the longer you wait, the better value you’ll get.
Do you think that the new battery tech will be installed in new cars within a month of battery day?
It doesn’t matter if it’s in the new cars, it’s whether the information gets priced into new and used cars. There’s also the value of the information to the buyer, such as whether a future offering will be more desirable than current options. For example, I’m not buying any new cars until they reveal specs on the Plaid S.
When considering buying from Tesla, thus far it’s always been best to wait as long as you can. Better value due to improved build quality, lower production costs, and more inventory. Also better technology if you wait long enough.
Waiting is time lost and BORING as Hell!
Buying now is impulsive and emotional as hell!!
As much as I’d prefer to replace our S, we can wait when we recall the experience of getting an early M3.
Panasonic mentioned that they're upgrading their GigaFactory line (ultimately for a ~20% density increase over the next few years) and reported that it will start production again late September which should yield ~5% better density cells so....
"Panasonic has developed new battery technology for the "2170" lithium-ion cells it produces and supplies to Tesla, a change that improves energy density by 5% and reduces costly cobalt content." The new, higher energy dense 2170 cells will be produced by Panasonic at Tesla's factory in Sparks, Nevada, the company said Thursday. Panasonic is upgrading its battery cell lines with production slated to begin in September. The company operates 13 lines at the factory with a capacity to produce 35 gigawatt hours of batteries each year. All 13 lines will eventually run the new technology, Panasonic Energy North America President Allan Swan said without providing a timeline of when the entire system would be upgraded."
So so true. It’s like waiting on the latest tech in a computer/lap top!
No way. Not on the 3 or Y. Several months on the S or X possibly.
I wonder if Panasonic misspoke before or if they’ll just stockpile their improved batteries... or if Tesla will software lock the cars until some later point...
IBuyBundy
Member
I have a MY on order but am waiting until Q4 to take delivery mainly because of improving quality, 2021 model year, and Battery Day announcements. I will be surprised if Tesla announces major battery improvements that will be incorporated in the future. If they do, I think many buyers will sit on the fence until available. So, is it more likely the announcements are immediately available and future improvements are unannounced?
This, if I had to guess. Mid-cycle refresh even though the cars actually already have the newer battery cells from earlier. Makes for positive news, excitement, and to hold back the competition that may be coming in a couple of years.
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angus[Y]oung
Active Member
@IBuyBundy possibly silly question: do we know when the 2021 model year cut over is? My understanding is that Tesla continually makes changes which is very different to traditional ICE manufacturers where you need to wait for a model year for changes. I guess you're more worried about resale later, listing a 2021 for sale vs. a 2020?
I was and I was going to wait.
But it keep getting delayed. There was a price drop on the car, and who knows if it will stay. FSD was getting a price hike.
It's unlikely anything announced will be immediately available.
So I had the Koolaid and bought in early.
There are model years but as you mentioned they don't align with changes. I was happy my prior Tesla was labeled as a 2020 as my friends was a 2019. But the cars are otherwise exactly the same and ordered just a few weeks apart. My newer one is also a 2020 but has several changes since the one a few months before.
So you can put order and just delay actually taking delivery? Do you just tell the OA that or is there a thing online
Well, I bit the bullet and I am picking her up in about 30 minutes. Wish me luck.
I kind of figure if the Battery Day news is huge for the Y and I miss out on something, the effect of Battery Day on my trade in Model S may well be negative too (making it even more obsolete at its current 230 ish max range).
I kind of figure if the Battery Day news is huge for the Y and I miss out on something, the effect of Battery Day on my trade in Model S may well be negative too (making it even more obsolete at its current 230 ish max range).
When they contact you to arrange delivery. Your car will go to the next person inline and I think you get pushed to the back of the line like if it was a new order. Pretty sure you can't just hold the same position indefinitely.
If you make a delivery appointment and then arrive and refuse the car, you'll get the next one, which they might also have at same delivery location. That's different then refusing to even make the delivery appt or saying you want to hold your order.
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