California versus paint colors

[BobtheV]

As I slowly save for my MS I have wondered when the cars will become available in more colors. Instead the selection has actually grown smaller. This has been dismaying for me. Also the red color is a bit duller than I would prefer.
It recently crossed my (alleged) mind that the colors may be limited by California environmental laws - esp metal flake pigments- the same laws that reportedly disallow hardeners. Anybody heard anything like this?

 

[ewoodrick]

A) Tesla does have/had other colors for other vehicles
B) Other manufacturers sell into and manufacturer in CA.

 

[commasign]

Back in 2012, Tesla offered the option of picking any custom color you wanted for your Model S but it was an extra $10,000. There also tons of colors for the original Tesla Roadster, also built in California. So I don't think it's environmental regulations limiting color selection. More likely just streamlining production.

 

[Dborn]

I sympathize. They have red and blue as their only colors. The rest are variations on white/black. Technically “colors” I suppose! Like saying “I am in shape, round is a shape”.
BORING!!

 

[BobtheV]

Thanks all for your informative replies!

Bob