Elon Musk warns Tesla may stop taking orders on some vehicles due to “ridiculous” demand

[Chickenlips]

Elon Musk warns Tesla may stop taking orders on some vehicles due to "ridiculous" demand

 

[Silicon Desert]

Hmmm, I would think it to be a combination of demand and more likely supply issues. Seems to be affecting lots of manufacturers as we all know. The wife wants a new EV from another manufacturer, and they are quoting ridiculous lead times.

 

[Sw1000]

Hmmm, I would think it to be a combination of demand and more likely supply issues. Seems to be affecting lots of manufacturers as we all know. The wife wants a new EV from another manufacturer, and they are quoting ridiculous lead times.

Yep, wait times from a lot of other manufacturers is crazy, Tesla have a very good supply chain in comparison. Had a Skoda Enyaq ordered since 4Oct 21, after 7 months cancelled the order as they still couldn't give me a potential delivery. At least with Tesla you get a rough idea without dealing with shitty dealers.

In contrast Model Y order has been a delight

 

[delta0]

Considering some configs are now into 2023 for delivery plus the uncertainty around inflation then it wouldn’t be wise for Tesla to take orders so far out.

 

[PITA]

My Wife wanted a Skoda Enyaq iv Sportline 80

Phoned to order one... no stock, no demo, wanted £500 deposit to secure build slot and no ETA...

... Best they could guess was 12 months likely

 

[Sw1000]

My Wife wanted a Skoda Enyaq iv Sportline 80

Phoned to order one... no stock, no demo, wanted £500 deposit to secure build slot and no ETA...

... Best they could guess was 12 months likely

Wouldn't bother, I was messed around and no Comms from Skoda UK, just th dealership who wasn't being given info from them.

I had the fully specced 80x sportline with every option ticked. Dire customer service

 

[Irata]

Clever, nothing like telling people there is a shortage to trigger panic buying.

He's got everyone wrapped around his little finger.

 

[Jason71]

Talking of which. change to the UK delivery dates today. They have changed from a month to a range of months. I think this was either October or November yesterday now it is October to December. I wonder how much it will have to move out before they stop taking orders or more likely raise the price. Makes no sense have a MY the same price as an M3

 

[PITA]

Wouldn't bother, I was messed around and no Comms from Skoda UK, just th dealership who wasn't being given info from them.

I had the fully specced 80x sportline with every option ticked. Dire customer service

We didn't

We're keeping our powder dry and see how this all plays out in the next 6 months

 

[UkNorthampton]

I remembered Elon saying "some products" - that could include vehicles but they sell megapacks, solar etc as well.

 

[Doudeau]

I’m guessing they are still looking to sell 3s and Ys in the UK for the time being as I received this (marketing? ‍) email from Tesla just now.

 

[Casss]

Clever, nothing like telling people there is a shortage to trigger panic buying.

He's got everyone wrapped around his little finger.

Given the share price at the moment (not that the situation is limited just to Tesla) I'm expecting a lot more tweets like this

 

[12Pack]

All of the above still better than my Jan 2021 MS Plaid order that is indefinitely (maybe infinitely) delayed….

 

[WannabeOwner]

I'm figuring that by the time the order book reopens for RHD the MS will have had a face lift! Perhaps the latest battery cells - so less weight (for same kWh capacity) and thus more the range ... and boost the 0-60 ... or an option for more kWh / range.