Getting the same thing. I've been waiting for Tesla to update my delivery estimate. I reserved 12/2/16, am non-owner, live in Denver. Tesla is (or has been) saying Apr 18 - Jun 18 for LR. Troy shows Dec 18 (which sounds way more likely). We will see.
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Thanks! I think this is my 3rd or 4th one lol, one more to go.
Atlantan
Inactive Member
Thanks for the tip....while making a service appointment for my S, I asked and they have 30 Model 3s at the Decatur location today. May have to swing by to take a look in person. Enjoy the weekend.
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
Just published by Electrek ... Tesla starts building more Model 3 vehicles with dual motor ahead of launch
We are getting more evidence that Tesla is getting closer to expand Model 3 options to include its dual motor all-wheel-drive powertrain. As shown by the Model 3 vehicle identification number (VIN) decoder, the 8th digit represents the type of powertrain and the number 2 means a dual motor. Last month, we reported on Tesla registering 19 Model 3 VINs with dual motor powertrain with NHTSA in the latest batch of new VINS. It happened right after the Tesla Model 3 dual motor powertrain design leaked in the latest design studio update. Tesla registered a new batch of Model 3 VINs this week – bringing the total in the 11,000s, which is an increase of about 3,000 VINs in the last 2 weeks. Two dozen of those Model 3 VINs were registered with dual motor powertrain – adding to the previous batch:
In the latest Model 3 online design studio update, Tesla says that the first Model 3 dual motor deliveries are coming in Spring 2018. Spring 2018 can mean anything from March to June so it could be coming quite fast. It makes sense since Tesla has been going for higher margin vehicles first with the Long Range battery pack and the dual motor option would be the next logical step in this strategy.
We are getting more evidence that Tesla is getting closer to expand Model 3 options to include its dual motor all-wheel-drive powertrain. As shown by the Model 3 vehicle identification number (VIN) decoder, the 8th digit represents the type of powertrain and the number 2 means a dual motor. Last month, we reported on Tesla registering 19 Model 3 VINs with dual motor powertrain with NHTSA in the latest batch of new VINS. It happened right after the Tesla Model 3 dual motor powertrain design leaked in the latest design studio update. Tesla registered a new batch of Model 3 VINs this week – bringing the total in the 11,000s, which is an increase of about 3,000 VINs in the last 2 weeks. Two dozen of those Model 3 VINs were registered with dual motor powertrain – adding to the previous batch:
In the latest Model 3 online design studio update, Tesla says that the first Model 3 dual motor deliveries are coming in Spring 2018. Spring 2018 can mean anything from March to June so it could be coming quite fast. It makes sense since Tesla has been going for higher margin vehicles first with the Long Range battery pack and the dual motor option would be the next logical step in this strategy.
Makes sense financially to fulfill the $35K Tesla config last since there is all this demand for LR and AWD. I bet we see the SR version invites in August with delivery into Sept.
ℬête Noire
Active Member
Three dozen vehicles suggests "hand rolled production candidates to drive around a couple months to shake out major issues before starting on tooling up the production line"? Still that might mean there is a shot at hitting June non-employee shipping.
I'll be so upset if they release dual motor before opening up first production to first day reservations (non-owners). That will be a royal fu to line standers. 
I'll be so upset if they release dual motor before opening up first production to first day reservations (non-owners). That will be a royal fu to line standers.
Depends which configuration you root for. If AWD is the one you want, then you'd say the same thing if they release SR before AWD.
Not for non-owners. This will only further delay deliveries for majority. Hence the royal fu
Every time you check the Tesla account if the configuration tool is available, they should move you up by one day just for loyalty.
Then again, in that case I would have gotten my 3 already 2 years ago.
Then again, in that case I would have gotten my 3 already 2 years ago.
suwaneedad
Member
That'd be very surprising, given how high a priority it is for Tesla to convert components/metal back into cash ASAP these days, to fund the ramp as well as Semi and Model Y development, not to mention Solar Roof production ramp. This move would be exceptionally expensive PR.
Yes but you can bet every site will write about it. The amount of pr this will generate Will be
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suwaneedad
Member
Gah! The estimator now shows me with a march delivery. But but, but, Elon still has me in the Dec-Feb delivery. Sorry, Troy, you must be wrong.
The problem is, once they open up AWD all those people who passed on ordering the car, jump into line ahead of, or at the same time as people who haven't had a chance yet. They don't need new invites, they can start to order a car at any time.
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