London Sales & Service center

[doug]

Was this one of the standard reds? If so, which one? I take it the color is off do the the lighting (and/or CCD response).

Here's a shot of it while still under wraps:

 

[Tdave]

That turn signal repeater is only for the Euro models, not for US? I hope!

Brembo/AP Racing Brakes!?
130 mph top speed?

"kp/h" - You've got to be kidding me. I'm sure they'll fix that right quick.

 

[TEG]

"kp/h" - You've got to be kidding me. I'm sure they'll fix that right quick.

Should be km/h or kph, right?

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Yeah, those turn signal repeaters are not required in the USA but seem to be in Europe.
(I wonder if they considered putting them in the mirrors instead)

 

[vfx]

A 2010 Roadster positioned on the vehicle lift (elevator)

Actually when it comes to raising up cars, we call it a "lift" too.

No need to translate!

 

[Tdave]

Actually when it comes to raising up cars, we call it a "lift" too.
No need to translate!

Ah, now I understand. I was confused. "They actually have an elevator in the store for the cars?" I was wondering.

 

[towneh]

Looks like an interesting evening, shame to miss it. Also would've been nice to meet Mr Llewellyn!

I'm guessing that the paper brochure is the same as the one I picked up from the London Motor Expo from the description, with a break down of prices in £ for the car and extras in the middle.

 

[malcolm]

Great to meet up with a few forum members. Thanks to dpeilow for making it happen.

kp/h should have been spotted sooner. But i guess that will increase the rarity of certain vehicles.:wink:

The EU side repeaters do look clunky. I guess they weren't allowed to adapt the existing reflector strips. http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/29611-post21.html

 

[dpeilow]

The UK brochure (click to enlarge):








Note the handwritten new price for the RHD model.


Note also that I suspect the upgrade price from a RHD model to a Sport is now wrong, as it would mean you are paying more than those who bought signature additions.

 

[Tdave]

3 new colors for Europe. Now 3 different reds!

 

[malcolm]

Thanks for this David

Hmmm.... Interesting choices for the EU Signature colours

EU mobile charger is 30 Amp capable :smile:

 

[dpeilow]

Also, it was good to see forum members having a smashing time :redface:

You know who you are :tongue:

 

[dpeilow]

Tesla opens Flagship European Store

For sale: electric sports cars with £100,000 charge | News

 

[Cobos]

Dpeilow: Is it just me or is the british car-article reading public very critical of electric cars ? One of the commenters are our all-favorite Kent, but the others are also critical. And this matches with what has been said as comments on other articles about Tesla in british press. It might just be me being very sensitive though

Cobos

 

[dpeilow]

No you are probably correct. I call it the Clarkson effect.

I also think that outside of the die-hard greens, the G-Wizz also has a negative effect on the general public.

I'd be great if Tesla could give everyone in London a test drive, then attitudes would change.

 

[dpeilow]

Tesla Opens First European Store in London – Automotive News & Car Rumors at Automobile Magazine

Expensive they may be, but Tesla reports it has already booked 1300 European orders for the Roadster. Perhaps the possible reductions in VAT, congestion charge, and luxury tax make the boutique EV more attractive...

 

[Cobos]

No you are probably correct. I call it the Clarkson effect.

I also think that outside of the die-hard greens, the G-Wizz also has a negative effect on the general public.

I'd be great if Tesla could give everyone in London a test drive, then attitudes would change.

It might also just be that the people considering defending EVs in general and Tesla in particular don't bother to post at comment threads in the media. We do got the same amount of naysayers here in Norway, but some EV fan usually also answers so it seems more even.

Cobos

 

[bobw]

Actually when it comes to raising up cars, we call it a "lift" too.

No need to translate!

It seems to me from the descriptions that the Tesla store in London has an elevator to move cars between floors of the building. The workarea is apparently in the basement.

They do probably have lifts in the shop.

 

[dpeilow]

That's exactly it, although the workarea is not yet fitted out, it would seem (we are presuming the basement is going to be a work area and not just a store or more showroom space).

The elevator is in the glass cubicle you can see just to the right of the picture above.

 

[vfx]

It seems to me from the descriptions that the Tesla store in London has an elevator to move cars between floors of the building. The workarea is apparently in the basement.

They do probably have lifts in the shop.

You are right. I did not have (or process) all the info when I wrote that. :redface:

I guess the silver car on the right is on the mechanism to lower the car below street level.

I will point out though that freight elevators in the US are often called lifts when people elevators are not.

 

[bobw]

I will point out though that freight elevators in the US are often called lifts when people elevators are not.

I didn't know that. Perhaps my hearing or my memory is filtered by my familiarity with British English.