Just announced. 500k cars by 2018 instead of 2020

[McHoffa]

Wonder if there could be a few less options as part of the new plan?.....in order to reduce variants?

Probably not less options, but bundled options. If there are only 3-4 packages to add on, then that's very few combinations.

 

[Az_Rael]

I could see them streamlining the options packages. Maybe like Audi and other companies do. The base car, the "Premium Plus" trim and the "Prestige" trim or something like that. Keeping it pretty simple.

I do normally like those sorts of packages instead of being "nickel and dimed" for every option, although it might mean I get stuck with air suspension if I also want memory seats and a pano roof if they are all in a package together.

 

[stopcrazypp]

I could see them streamlining the options packages. Maybe like Audi and other companies do. The base car, the "Premium Plus" trim and the "Prestige" trim or something like that. Keeping it pretty simple.

I do normally like those sorts of packages instead of being "nickel and dimed" for every option, although it might mean I get stuck with air suspension if I also want memory seats and a pano roof if they are all in a package together.

The biggest negative of this way is that if you have one specific feature you really want, sometimes it will costs thousands to get it because it got bundled in with a bunch of other features you didn't want.

Looking at the S order page however, it is already pretty lean in terms of options (esp. ones that are purely hardware):
Autopilot $2500 (software enabled)
Premium Package $3000
Air Suspension $2500
Subzero $1000
Sound $2500
Rear Facing Seats $3000 (not applicable for 3)
High Amperage Charger $1500 (software enabled)
Order your Tesla Model S | Tesla Motors

 

[Fiver]

The biggest negative of this way is that if you have one specific feature you really want, sometimes it will costs thousands to get it because it got bundled in with a bunch of other features you didn't want.

Looking at the S order page however, it is already pretty lean in terms of options (esp. ones that are purely hardware):
Autopilot $2500 (software enabled)
Premium Package $3000
Air Suspension $2500
Subzero $1000
Sound $2500
Rear Facing Seats $3000 (not applicable for 3)
High Amperage Charger $1500 (software enabled)
Order your Tesla Model S | Tesla Motors

Based on that list, and the things that are built into every car anyway and are a software switch, you basically are left with four items: Premium package, air suspension, subzero, sound. All considering that's not that many options. Perhaps a ludicrous mode, but we might not see that right off the bat in early builds of the car.

 

[nexsuperne101]

Has this 500K cars by 2018 been confirmed? It would be great to get my Model 3 for January 1st 2018, but I seriously doubt that. However, just for once it would be great to be wrong

 

[Model 3]

Has this 500K cars by 2018 been confirmed?

Yes, it is in the shareholder letter for Q1, and Elon repeated this in the Q&A. So it is confirmed from Elon/Tesla.

You find both here: Tesla Motors, Inc. First Quarter 2016 Financial Results Q&A Conference Call | Tesla Motors

And I do not care it they don't meet this target, it tells us that they really is doing what they can to ramp up the production as fast as they can... (or faster )

 

[BluestarE3]

Has this 500K cars by 2018 been confirmed? It would be great to get my Model 3 for January 1st 2018, but I seriously doubt that. However, just for once it would be great to be wrong

What do you mean by "confirmed"? This target was stated in the letter to shareholders and in the earnings call. If you are asking if the goal will be met, then the answer is unanswerable at this time. And don't count on getting yours by January 1, 2018 since RHD vehicles will come much later.

 

[nexsuperne101]

Ok, so it is a target. Still, ambition drives progress. I was hoping to get mine by the end of 2018, early 2019. Anything before this point is a bonus.

 

[vortexz]

Even if they don't really meet the target of bulding 500k cars in 2018, I'm sure they will reach at least 250k-350k which is still a good number for 2018 !
Good job Tesla !
I am so glad I reserved my 2 Model 3s

 

[Tree95]

Color me dumbfounded.

Yep. Having a plan is good, but this is beyond reality.

 

[TaoJones]

The biggest negative of this way is that if you have one specific feature you really want, sometimes it will costs thousands to get it because it got bundled in with a bunch of other features you didn't want.

Looking at the S order page however, it is already pretty lean in terms of options (esp. ones that are purely hardware):
Autopilot $2500 (software enabled)
Premium Package $3000
Air Suspension $2500
Subzero $1000
Sound $2500
Rear Facing Seats $3000 (not applicable for 3)
High Amperage Charger $1500 (software enabled)
Order your Tesla Model S | Tesla Motors

Plus:
Pano
Metallic paint
Wheels
Leather seats

An additional $6,000 there, +/- $1,000, with admittedly the pano being the only non-bolt-in/on hardware.

 

[sandpiper]

This makes sense. And I believe that Tesla will come close New assembly lines & plants are built every day. And unlike the S and X, they're not going overboard with new technology. The 3 is a standard vehicle, not unlike those built by Toyota, Ford, GM, Daimler every single day - excepting the electric drive train. And the people, equipment & suppliers needed to build a car like that are all widely available. No magic is required - just lots of money.

 

[ModelNforNerd]

Wonder if there could be a few less options as part of the new plan?.....in order to reduce variants?

maybe less options in the "a la carte" sense, but more bundled. Aka, Base comes with X, Extended range with X+, Performance with X++, Ludicrous with X+++....

 

[tomas]

Since rumor has it that representatives from Tesla skim this board I'll say this:

If Tesla seeks capitalization funds through means that allow me to apply retirement savings I will. But I don't have after tax cash laying around.

I'm sure they were holding their breath

 

[tomas]

It went down $9.76 during market.
It went up about +$11 during after hours, then receded to +$5.94 in after hours.
So net for the day of approx. -$3.8/sh.

Ok so how does someone post a dislike on this factual post????

 

[tomas]

I think you mean Betas.

Yeah, and isn't grande next?

 

[tomas]

Please queue reignition of Supercharger congestion and Service Center overload threads in 3.. 2.. 1..

You getting slow, ohm. I'm guilty, raised that 14 hours and 120 posts ago. Guilty! Damn, you caught me.

 

[Vitold]

I wonder if we will see part 2 of the reveal earlier due to this? Maybe early next year instead of later?

I doubt that part 2 will happen quickly. Although Musk said he'll have Beta car soon I'm pretty sure he did not include interior when he said that - after all Tesla hired guy to do interior just recently.

 

[ModelNforNerd]

I doubt that part 2 will happen quickly. Although Musk said he'll have Beta car soon I'm pretty sure he did not include interior when he said that - after all Tesla hired guy to do interior just recently.

Well, he did use the word "finalized".....so that would make it a safe assumption that the interior is part of that.

 

[tga]

Well crap...looks like I have to sell the TR6 sooner than I thought.

If you do, PM me - I wouldn't mind having a TR6 in the garage. I miss having a convertible (had a 72 Spit 10 years ago)