Tesla Motors Club
Model 3 reservation holder from day 2 in the UK... follower of Tesla for literally its entire history.
They've done some amazing things to push EV's and kick the other companies into doing EVs.
So a few things that erk me about Tesla...
- Elon joining POTUS's board (at least he eventually quit it)
- Elon's tweeting reminding me of POTUS (insulting that caver... then doubling down "he hasn't sued me").
- Taking deposits internationally for the model 3 - but the UK having to pay more, $1400 (was £1000 - exchange rates make no difference).
- Taking deposits - but not really honouring the order in which they were taken. Tesla have been very slow to sell internationally - to Europe despite the fact they can sell the high-spec versions. Currently at 3 year reservation!). I'm unfortunately in a Right-Hand-Driver RHD market. Given the centre screen and symmetrical dash I expected the RHD to follow quickly from LHD Europe. But nothing. No invitation to configure. We've been forgotten it seems !
- Tesla's service reputation issues are scary. Norway 2-3 month delays.
- Tesla repair costs ($30k for relatively minor things) - ok S,X is a pricey car - due to limited licensed service / body shops. Cars away for months, awaiting parts (Elon just had the idea of them stocking some parts outside US HQ! Jeezus!).
- Elon's other childish behaviour. Jumping from one thing to another. Dreadnought and robots -> humans under-rated. Trying to do too much and missing things (delays, battery pack assembly issues, service problems). The whole base model 3 launch was a PR disaster. Tesla's really lost it's coolness factor it seems.
- a hood you can't close on S or 3 without denting it?
- Tesla's refusal to let people fix their own car (unless you're in Massachusets!) That guy is funny - cool youtube channel
If you want to see the workings of a Tesla model S then it's fantastic... can't recall his name. Ugh!
- Tesla not releasing the open source code - in violation of the open source code that Tesla is built on.
- Claiming all their patents are open. I'm not sure I "really" believe they would share the Supercharger network!
- AP cost changes. Paying in advance for "vapourware". It'll cost $1000 more if you don't buy it up-front lies.
- Store layoffs.
I had a model 3 on order (UK resident). Today I received bank confirmation of my £1000 refund. There's a £3500 EV discount (used to be £5k) for buying an EV. Will be phased out soon I expect. Also if the car costs >£40k then you also have to pay £300 roadtax a year. I see no chance that Tesla will get the model 3 out here before the incentive closes - and even if they do I could buy one without even being a reservation holder! I have 3 years savings to buy a midrange for cash. I'm not just a teen fanboy ranting who couldn't afford one. Kia and Hyundai have 290mile range EVs for the same price Tesla might release a midrange at. Kia's car will have an air-source heat pump, is a hatchback (more convenient), >1 display screen, and can charge at 100kW/h. Tesla has some competition now. Unfortunately for them. They need to start acting honorably.
They've done some amazing things to push EV's and kick the other companies into doing EVs.
So a few things that erk me about Tesla...
- Elon joining POTUS's board (at least he eventually quit it)
- Elon's tweeting reminding me of POTUS (insulting that caver... then doubling down "he hasn't sued me").
- Taking deposits internationally for the model 3 - but the UK having to pay more, $1400 (was £1000 - exchange rates make no difference).
- Taking deposits - but not really honouring the order in which they were taken. Tesla have been very slow to sell internationally - to Europe despite the fact they can sell the high-spec versions. Currently at 3 year reservation!). I'm unfortunately in a Right-Hand-Driver RHD market. Given the centre screen and symmetrical dash I expected the RHD to follow quickly from LHD Europe. But nothing. No invitation to configure. We've been forgotten it seems !
- Tesla's service reputation issues are scary. Norway 2-3 month delays.
- Tesla repair costs ($30k for relatively minor things) - ok S,X is a pricey car - due to limited licensed service / body shops. Cars away for months, awaiting parts (Elon just had the idea of them stocking some parts outside US HQ! Jeezus!).
- Elon's other childish behaviour. Jumping from one thing to another. Dreadnought and robots -> humans under-rated. Trying to do too much and missing things (delays, battery pack assembly issues, service problems). The whole base model 3 launch was a PR disaster. Tesla's really lost it's coolness factor it seems.
- a hood you can't close on S or 3 without denting it?
- Tesla's refusal to let people fix their own car (unless you're in Massachusets!) That guy is funny - cool youtube channel
If you want to see the workings of a Tesla model S then it's fantastic... can't recall his name. Ugh!- Tesla not releasing the open source code - in violation of the open source code that Tesla is built on.
- Claiming all their patents are open. I'm not sure I "really" believe they would share the Supercharger network!
- AP cost changes. Paying in advance for "vapourware". It'll cost $1000 more if you don't buy it up-front lies.
- Store layoffs.
I had a model 3 on order (UK resident). Today I received bank confirmation of my £1000 refund. There's a £3500 EV discount (used to be £5k) for buying an EV. Will be phased out soon I expect. Also if the car costs >£40k then you also have to pay £300 roadtax a year. I see no chance that Tesla will get the model 3 out here before the incentive closes - and even if they do I could buy one without even being a reservation holder! I have 3 years savings to buy a midrange for cash. I'm not just a teen fanboy ranting who couldn't afford one. Kia and Hyundai have 290mile range EVs for the same price Tesla might release a midrange at. Kia's car will have an air-source heat pump, is a hatchback (more convenient), >1 display screen, and can charge at 100kW/h. Tesla has some competition now. Unfortunately for them. They need to start acting honorably.