I have no idea why Reddit would remove the post.
You can currently get a Long Range 2WD with the white interior. This is currently an "off menu" option.
Here are the steps to follow: 1) Order a Mid Range 2WD with the White Interior, 2) Call Tesla Order Support at and explain that you want to change to the Long Range battery, 3) The Order Support team will open a change request (aka modification / case). The Order Support team will then email you a confirmation email, 4) You must reply back to their email to verify your requested change to the long range battery, 5) Order support will manually update your configuration.
It is important to note that you will still have to “approve” all of your pre delivery numbers based on the mid-range battery option. Your user account will not be updated right away. It may take up to 7 days to update your user account. Regardless, complete all your pre delivery information as soon as possible. This is the email you receive after you place your order and pay your $2,500.
Per the Elon Musk tweet, this is an off menu option, "for the next week or so".
This is confirmed and verified. You are encouraged to validate the above steps with the Order Support team before paying your $2,500 deposit. Make sure you are speaking with a CSR on the Order Support team. They have specific instructions from leadership to allow this configuration.