London Sales & Service center

[doug]

Inside Track: Tesla asks for MSN Cars help

Where do you want revolutionary electric car maker Tesla’s London dealer to be? That’s the question posed by the company’s Marketing Manager, Aaron Platshon – who is open to all suggestions.

“We need a London showroom, as it’s one of the world’s major markets,” Platshon told us. It’s a first-step for the brand, which will be launching here in May 2009;

 

[malcolm]

In his interview on dannyscontentment, Darryl ruled out the centre of London (too expensive) but mentioned the A40/ M4 corridor as a possible location for the Sales and Service Centre.

YouTube - Tesla Motors. Talking to Darryl Siry.

 

[doug]

Is there a London storefront yet? The story about the hiring of the new marketing VP alluded to some London offices.

 

[dpeilow]

Nothing I am aware of, but the last exchange I had with DS on the subject said there would be a service centre (note - not necessarily sales at first, as with US East Coast ones) in place to support the May 09 deliveries.

 

[doug]

Tesla Motors on an upswing? | Cleantech Group

http://cleantech.com/news/companies/tesla-motors

Tesla Motors said today it has signed leases for two new showrooms for its electric vehicles...

The new showrooms in London's Knightsbridge district and Chicago are expected to be followed by sites under negotiation in Manhattan, Miami, Seattle and Munich later this year. The carmaker already operates two stores in California, in Menlo Park and Los Angeles.

 

[dpeilow]

Gets picked up by local media: NEW CAR NET, the UK new car guide :: Tesla news - Tesla to open London showroom

 

[no96]

In his interview on dannyscontentment, Darryl ruled out the centre of London (too expensive) but mentioned the A40/ M4 corridor as a possible location for the Sales and Service Centre.

YouTube - Tesla Motors. Talking to Darryl Siry.

The new showrooms in London's Knightsbridge district and Chicago are expected to be followed by sites under negotiation in Manhattan, Miami, Seattle and Munich later this year. The carmaker already operates two stores in California, in Menlo Park and Los Angeles.

Isn't Knightsbridge the most expensive part of London ?

 

[doug]

Isn't Knightsbridge the most expensive part of London ?

Maybe they got a good deal.

 

[dpeilow]

It is - however if there is an upside of the current economy for Tesla, it is that they can get a good deal in a very nice part of town.

 

[Tim M]

In his press release, Elon says they have reached a deal for a location in Knightsbridge.

 

[dpeilow]

Tesla to Open First EU Regional Sales & Service Center in London

Tesla Motors is opening a regional sales and service center in London, the first of three European stores that the electric vehicle manufacturer plans to launch this year.

The London facility will open this spring at 49-51 Cheval Place, formerly the Segrave Supercar Club. The showroom is in the popular Knightsbridge district, walking distance from Harrods department store and convenient to Heathrow Airport.

...

London Mayor Boris Johnson, a fan of the Roadster, said Wednesday he hoped to introduce 100,000 EVs and to build 25,000 charging stations in the capital. Prime Minister Gordon Brown – also familiar with Tesla – said EVs would be one cornerstone of his economic recovery plan.

Here is a Google Streetview look at the road where the store will be.

Here is a look at the location in its old guise:



If you screw your eyes up a bit, you can pretend it's a Model S! :biggrin:


There are no good shots of the building online, as far as I can see, but I will endeavour to get down there and rectify this.

 

[malcolm]

Woo hoo!

Thanks for posting this David.

 

[dpeilow]

Just got word the London store opening event will be June 25th.

 

[2blue4u]

Just got word the London store opening event will be June 25th.

great. The day after I return from holiday but I'll try to be there.

 

[Nicola_Won]

Store Opening

Hi All,

Does anyone know anything about the store opening? I would love to come along with my partner and see the car in the flesh and hear what Tesla have to say. I missed the opportunity to go to the London Motor show last weekend and see the Tesla.

Just discovered where the store will be located from this website: http://wapedia.mobi/en/Tesla_Motors

The address is: 49-51 Cheval Place, London.

This is one company I'd love to help out!

 

[2blue4u]

It would appear that google streetview has been removed for this street

I now have to be in London on that day. I'll try to visit the store before my first work appointment which isn't far away from Cheval Place.

 

[dpeilow]

I've sent a PM to you both.

 

[towneh]

Anyone know of the time the opening will be held at, and if people can just turn up?

 

[malcolm]

No idea

But Elon will be there - for some of the day presumably.

Here comes the electric car for boy racers - Times Online

 

[dpeilow]

The launch party is the in the evening and you need to be on the invite list. Whether the store will be open for business in the daytime , I am not sure.

Malcolm, are you going?