Does anyone know how many Founder's Reservations Tesla has received so far?
I'm guessing they'd report this for financial reasons, but maybe not.
I'm guessing they'd report this for financial reasons, but maybe not.
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According to an article published 12/20/2017 at Tesla Roadster - You won’t believe how far you can travel on a single charge , the Founders Series is "now sold out". They don't cite a source for the statement, which is almost a footnote at the very end of the article, but if it's true, I'm not surprised.
I would venture to say there is a possibility of the “Free” Founders Roadsters to become something above a normal Founders Roadster. It would be cool if they did something extra.
Thanks Erik
Reviving a thread in light of all those getting a 100% discount. Many more now that the Model 3 referral codes are being used.
Like all other referral prizes, I’m expecting three possible outcomes:
1. Referral program Roadster winners (100% discount) could be considered an advertising expense. Those winning by referring 55 or more are talking about Tesla a LOT. Podcasts, YouTube videos, etc are getting the word out to curious people and current owners alike.
2. Like the powerwall, Arachnid wheels, HPWCs etc could take a long time to be delivered. These people could have to wait to receive the discount, up to 100%, then pay the sales tax to take delivery for a few months to let paying customers get their car first.
3. Best case for everyone I think... Tesla will invite these100% discount earners to the “launch party” to take ownership of their cars first, before public buyers. This happened with the Model 3, though we don’t know how those people were chosen.
No doubt there are still interesting and exciting times ahead for Tesla and all electric transportation.
Looks like "Zac and Jesse" alone are getting 6 free Founder's Roadsters. Tesla is giving free ones out like hotcakes (well over 50).Tesla needs to keep the Founder's reservations open for people that have a discount via the referral program. There will probably be more than 1000 Founder's Series if they need to go over that number to accommodate those people.
Tesla apparently owes at least 12 free Roadster Founder's Series cars to people that have over 50 referrals, according to this stat: Top Tesla referrers from the Tesla referral program #jealous
They are now already over 100 free ones. However, it seems that you may have to declare them in your taxes (sources Ben Sullins and Bjorn Nyland), so that could become a very expensive "free" car. Many may not be able to afford it then...Looks like "Zac and Jesse" alone are getting 6 free Founder's Roadsters. Tesla is giving free ones out like hotcakes (well over 50).
Doesn't seem very limited or exclusive to me...
Maybe the new SpaceX-optioned one will be the real "limited and exclusive" version?
However, it seems that you may have to declare them in your taxes (sources Ben Sullins and Bjorn Nyland)